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By Amy Gernon December 01, 2012
Howard Steinberg, LIPA's chairman, announced his resignation from the board, citing his expired term limit and lack of time due to his private-sector duties.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Workers from multiple fast food chains in New York City are going on strike to demand the ability to unionize and a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
Another four Long Island gas stations were accused of price gouging by New York's Attorney General as their investigation into post-Sandy price gouging continues.
By Robert Ottone November 30, 2012
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced plans for the former home of the Islanders.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced new toll hikes that will take effect on Sunday, Dec. 2.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
Four Hofstra University basketball players were arrested in connection to six dorm room burglaries
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
A series of new regulations for insurers and tools for New Yorkers are expected to help expedite Superstorm Sandy-related claims.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2012
Philip Cimino plans to keep his job and donate money after winning $33 million in Mega Millions.
By Wendy L November 30, 2012
Teenage driver faces serious injuries after colliding with a National Grid truck and another vehicle in Central Islip.
By Wendy L November 29, 2012
Long Island Children's Museum receives an award that is recognized as the nation’s highest honor...
By Vickie Moller November 29, 2012
Last month, the Western Suffolk BOCES, the Nassau BOCES and the Eastern Suffolk BOCES, in partnership with NYSCATE, hosted Long Island Tech Summit 2012 in Melville.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2012
The DEC has ordered a cease-and-desist letter to remove water-damaged cars from the habitat of the endangered tiger salamander and short-eared owl in Calverton.
By Amy Gernon November 29, 2012
Yoselyn Ortega, the Manhattan nanny accused of killing two of the young children in her care, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder yesterday.
By Eric Anderson November 29, 2012
Commuters get some good news as the LIRR is expected to be back to full service by Christmas Day
By Wendy L November 28, 2012
Two boys were sound asleep in their home last night when a NICE bus crashed into it. Crash causes the death of one boy...
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2012
Deputy sheriffs will be handing over patrol duties of the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway to county police in return for compensation, according to a tentative agreement.
By Chelsea Triola November 28, 2012
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up on November 14th, and is now ready to be lit for the world to see!
By Robert Ottone November 28, 2012
Camp Bulldog is providing aid for Lindenhurst natives in need after Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Gov. Cuomo is working with New York congressional delegates and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to formalize a request for $42 billion in federal aid for Sandy recovery.
By Eric Anderson November 27, 2012
Following the shooting of a 5-year-old, NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly criticizes Obama's gun control policies
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