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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 September 19, 2016
A&E Network’s gritty new docu-series “The Killing Season” investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases - 10 dead sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach.
By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the State Police and National Guard to deploy an additional 1,000 uniformed officers out of an abundance of caution.
By Chris Boyle September 16, 2016
The controversial Republican and Democratic contenders for the Oval Office in November's elections set to square off for the first time on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2016
Social Security and its future were posed questions to experts at an AARP Community Forum at Hofstra University.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New Yorkers that they must register to vote by October 14 in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential election.
By Long Island News & PR September 14, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that a new first-in-the-nation regulation has been proposed to protect New York State from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks.
By Long Island News & PR September 13, 2016
Members of the USA Luge national and junior national teams gather in September for the annual indoor start competition.
By Long Island News & PR September 12, 2016
It is estimated that 7 trillion gallons of water fell over an 8-day period that resulted in historic flooding in Louisiana.
By Long Island News & PR September 12, 2016
Legislation extends the period for workers and volunteers seeking lost wage and medical benefits as a result of their involvement in the September 11th rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.
By Long Island News & PR September 11, 2016
SCSCPA: In memory of all the victims of September 11, 2001, we would like to thank all of the First Responders who also put their lives at risk.
By Long Island News & PR September 08, 2016
A hearing to investigate emergency preparedness and response procedures JFK and LAX airports was called.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
A preliminary review revealed that Mylan Pharmaceuticals may have inserted potentially anticompetitive terms into its EpiPen sales contracts with numerous local school systems.
By Wendy L September 06, 2016
Peak wind gusts were recorded over Long Island as Hermine continues to move westward toward the Mid-Atlantic coast today. Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for LI.
By Long Island News & PR September 06, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced a 20-member NY firefighting crew that traveled to Idaho to assist in the containment of the Pioneer wildfire returned to New York this afternoon.
By Brian Re September 05, 2016
Tropical Storm Hermine is now 300 miles southeast of Montauk as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast on Monday.
By Christian Abbatecola September 04, 2016
Hermine is not expected to hit Long Island directly, but the effects of the storm can be felt far and wide.
By Christian Abbatecola September 02, 2016
As Hurricane Hermine approaches, the National Weather Service warns Long Island that coastal flooding, strong rip currents, & high surf are a primary threat to the region.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Hermine.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
September is Campus Fire Safety Month and this year the NFPA and The Center for Campus Fire Safety are teaming up to host their second national campaign.
By Christian Abbatecola August 31, 2016
The storm was upgraded to a tropical storm as it approached Florida's Golf Coast.