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 Christian Abbatecola April 18, 2014
After completing its mission and surviving a Lunar eclipse, the LADEE spacecraft has impacted the far side of the moon.
By Wendy L April 18, 2014
Have prescription drugs that you no long use or that have expired? Dispose of them properly through an initiative with the Drug Enforcement Administration on April 26th.
By Wendy L April 17, 2014
As more states legalize marijuana use, a new study out this week questions whether it is for the better. The study shows young adults using marijuana, even occasionally, face abnormal brain changes.
By Wendy L April 15, 2014
If you haven't filed your income taxes yet and don't think you can meet the April 15 deadline, here's what you need to know!
By Christian Abbatecola April 12, 2014
A recently discovered vulnerability has been found in many of the web’s most popular sites, potentially putting millions of users at risk.
By Wendy L April 11, 2014
A group of researchers have successfully recreated vaginas in the laboratory to function properly with women absent of the part or who have underdeveloped vaginas due to a rare condition.
By Wendy L April 10, 2014
The next time you grab that fruit juice pouch for the kids, take these extra steps to check for mold.
By Long Island News & PR April 10, 2014
After Years of Stickiness, FDA Will Finally Heed Senator’s Call & Create New Rules for the Labeling of Pure Honey – Making It Much Easier For Feds to Crack Down on Mislabeling, Unfair Competition & ...
By Christian Abbatecola April 09, 2014
The last security patch for Windows XP has been released, and Microsoft will no longer be supporting the 12-year-old operating system.
By Christian Abbatecola April 07, 2014
NASA has released images and video of a coronal mass ejection that occurred on the morning of April 2, 2014.
By Eric Anderson April 06, 2014
A vegetarian diet may have some significantly negative effects on your health, according to Austrian researchers.
By Wendy L April 04, 2014
Do you or the kids have the urge to buy each time you walk down the cereal aisle? There's something to the eye gaze of the characters on cereal boxes, according to a study.
By Wendy L April 03, 2014
E-cigarettes are claimed to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, but they pose a danger to children. Pressure is on for the FDA to have oversight over the products.
By Christian Abbatecola April 01, 2014
New regulations will require that safety cameras be installed in almost every vehicle manufactured on or after May 1, 2018.
By Christian Abbatecola March 26, 2014
The new iteration of HTC’s critically acclaimed smartphone is already available in store at Verizon and comes with a few improvements over its predecessor.
By Wendy L March 26, 2014
Many e-book readers may be receiving credit on their account from retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and others after a settlement agreement was reached in a lawsuit involving 33 states and five publishers.
By Wendy L March 25, 2014
Three of the men involved in the parachute jump stunt at One World Trade Center are from Long Island. All four men surrendered themselves to authorities on Monday.
By Wendy L March 21, 2014
Jones Beach State Park is going to be better than ever with a major revitalization plan that involves $65 million through a five-year project.
By Vickie Moller March 21, 2014
Toyota will pay a $1.2 billion financial penalty for defrauding U.S. consumers about safety issues in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
By Wendy L March 20, 2014
Meet one of the latest dinosaur discoveries from 66 million years ago, dubbed 'Chicken from Hell.'