If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Long Island News & PR November 15, 2016
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for families and friends to get together, but this cooking-focused holiday also presents a greater risk of home fires.
By Long Island News & PR November 15, 2016
The Attorney General’s Resource Guide for Veterans and Servicemembers details numerous state and federal benefits available to those who have served.
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2016
Governor Cuomo: "This election was for the soul of America, and that is why today so many of us feel as we do today; we are soul sick."
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2016
NVVF has operated nationwide since 1992 and began soliciting in New York in approximately 2008.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2016
The Major Case Bureau reports the details of an arrest for a reckless endangerment that occurred in Plainview on Friday, 02/05/16 at 2:00 A.M.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2016
Responding to the imminent threat to public health and safety, the DEA has placed U-47700 into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, effective on November 14th.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2016
15th anniversary edition of popular holiday special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” on Thanksgiving Day, following NBC’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2016
It’s a scary sight when your child comes home from day care or elementary school with red sores and oozing fluid-filled blisters.
By Brian Re November 10, 2016
The iconic parade celebrates its 90th year in 2016 with an incredible roster of live performances, signature floats, and stunning character balloons!
By Long Island News & PR November 09, 2016
One Nation Under Trump filmmaker, BC Furtney, will be Tom Needham’s special guest this Thursday on WUSB’s The Sounds of Film.
By Long Island News & PR November 09, 2016
Former NPR International Correspondent Corey Flintoff will give a timely talk entitled “Resurgent Russia: the misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and outright lies that cloud America’s discussions about Russia.”
By Long Island News & PR November 09, 2016
At its recent annual meeting held at the United States Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, USA Luge announced the winners of its annual awards for 2015-2016.
By Christian Abbatecola November 08, 2016
As the votes are tallied, the leaders of our government will be selected for the next term.
By Long Island News & PR November 08, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that secures New York's place on the list of states that have joined National Popular Vote compact.
By Long Island News & PR November 08, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters, that the deadline to submit an SBA disaster loan application for losses caused by Hurricane Sandy is Dec. 1, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR November 08, 2016
Special telephone numbers have been set up to receive complaints of possible violations of federal election laws relating to the upcoming primary elections in NYC and other counties.
By Long Island News & PR November 07, 2016
The warning signs of drowsy driving include repeated yawning; struggling to keep one’s eyes open and focused; forgetting the last few miles driven; tailgating or missing traffic signals; and swerving or drifting between lanes of ...
By Long Island News & PR November 07, 2016
Hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers encountered by voters at the polls for the General Election on November 8.
By Long Island News & PR November 06, 2016
Tucker West made it two-for-two Saturday when he won his second Norton USA Luge seeding race on the 2010 Olympic track in this western Canadian resort.
By Long Island News & PR November 04, 2016
A Hicksville, New York, man was sentenced today to 63 months in prison for his role in one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever charged by the Justice Department.