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By Vickie Moller January 31, 2013
Last week, Gov. Cuomo unveiled his $143 billion 2013-14 Executive Budget, which includes major reforms to New York's public education system and $889 million for education programs, an increase of 4.4 percent.
By Wendy L January 31, 2013
A great white shark that's been tagged by scientist was tracked this week off the coast of Long Island.
By Amy Gernon January 31, 2013
Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have joined forces with Rep. Michael Grimm to call on the Dept. of Defense to keep the city's only Civil Support Team operational.
By Wendy L January 30, 2013
A drug sale gone wrong leads police to finding a host of other drugs, guns, explosives and more at the drug dealer's home.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 30, 2013
NYPD Commissioner Kelly sheds light on illegal handguns - the most widely used firearm in crimes and murders in NYC.
By Wendy L January 30, 2013
Verne W. Critz Elementary School in East Patchogue went into lockdown after police received calls that there was a suspicious person with a gun near the school. Police discover the gun was not operable.
By Debbi Spiegel January 30, 2013
Set your alarm clock early on Saturday! It is Groundhog Day.
By Amy Gernon January 30, 2013
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on FEMA to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program beyond the standard two weeks.
By Eric Anderson January 30, 2013
Audley Dennis allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
The Islip Town Board has proposed amendments to transfer control of certain divisions from the supervisor to board members.
By Vickie Moller January 29, 2013
New York State Sen. Kenneth P. LaValle will serve another term as chair of the New York State Senate's Committee on Higher Education, Sens. Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein announced last week.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
A 23-year-old Roosevelt man pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder after shooting a Hempstead police officer in the arm and back.
By Robert Ottone January 28, 2013
Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Tonko make a case for weatherization funding in New York.
By Wendy L January 28, 2013
A return from a birthday party leads to a deadly car crash on the Southern State Parkway. Two are killed and three are critically injured with severed limbs.
By Amy Gernon January 28, 2013
16 defendants are facing multiple felony counts in connection to a conspiracy to collect illegal insurance payments by pretending to be injured in staged car accidents.
By Carrie B. January 28, 2013
Pentagon steps up forces to defend security, infrastructure and computer networks from cyber attacks.
By Eric Anderson January 28, 2013
Superstorm Sandy victims will get free legal advice on various issues.
By Amy Gernon January 28, 2013
The state's Division of Budget released the figures for potential savings over the next five years for those who opt for the Stable Rate Pension Contribution Option.
By Carrie B. January 27, 2013
Raising funds for victims of Superstorm Sandy, Benatar rocked Westbury's NYCB Theatre Friday night...
By Eric Anderson January 26, 2013
Over a quarter million dollars was netted in the scheme.
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