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By Eric Anderson January 26, 2013
Over a quarter million dollars was netted in the scheme.
By Eric Anderson January 26, 2013
A man from Huntington is under arrest after the incident occurred early this morning.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2013
The deadline for Hurricane Sandy survivors in 13 designated New York counties to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance has been extended to January 28, 2013.
By Robert Ottone January 26, 2013
16-year old Steven Taggert of Islip has been charged with a felony for threatening to blow up a rival school's gym.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 26, 2013
Governor Cuomo tells south shore residents to sell their houses to the state - "Mother nature doesn't want you here."
By Wendy L January 25, 2013
Dolphin stranded in heavily contaminated water at the Brooklyn Gowanus Canal dies. Rescue plan was for it to find its way out by high tide, but it died an hour before reaching that point.
By Robert Ottone January 25, 2013
The East Hampton Town Board recently voted on an amendment that would allow for more affordable living on the east end.
By Amy Gernon January 25, 2013
In order to meet the needs of eligible Sandy survivors, FEMA has extended the Transitional Sheltering Assistance and Individual Assistance programs until Feb. 9.
By Vickie Moller January 25, 2013
Last weekend, The Stony Brook Chamber Singers, a group of seven boys and nine girls in grades 9 through 12 from the Stony Brook School, a Christian co-ed college preparatory school, traveled to Washington, D.C. ...
By Amy Gernon January 24, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 Executive Budget this week, which eliminates a $1.3 billion deficit without raising taxes.
By Amy Gernon January 24, 2013
The recent cold spell has doused the urgency behind climate change concerns. But even this cold weather lends credence to the theory of climate change.
By Robert Ottone January 24, 2013
A series of home invasions have taken place all over Suffolk County, leaving police questioning the connection.
By Robert Ottone January 24, 2013
The trial of William Flanagan enters day three with a verbal bout between witness Lorraine Poppe and defense attorney Bruce Barkett.
By Amy Gernon January 24, 2013
Raymond Ragen, 44, of Mineola, has been indicted on multiple felony charges after the cement truck he was operating crashed into an overpass and collided with a school bus last July.
By Robert Ottone January 23, 2013
Representative Tim Bishop continues his crusade for Montauk beaches hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon January 23, 2013
Gov. Cuomo announced the launch of "Open Budget," the first step in the "Open New York" initiative he outlined during the State of the State address.
By Wendy L January 23, 2013
Police are seeking help to identify skeletal remains of a woman found with a gold pig pendant necklace. The remains were found in a bag buried in sand at a Long Island beach.
By Amy Gernon January 23, 2013
Nancy Boland, a 57-year-old North Bellmore woman, accepted a plea deal on Wednesday morning in the stabbing death of her ex-husband in November 2011.
By Wendy L January 22, 2013
Dentist goes on to perform a complicated drilling procedure in patient's mouth while intoxicated. Alarmed patient calls police.
By Amy Gernon January 22, 2013
One Million Moms for Gun Control marched in New York City on Monday, and this weekend will be holding rallies across the country, including a March on Washington for Gun Control.
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