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By Vickie Moller January 15, 2014
The FRA will soon have 45 new safety inspectors and will implement critical safety monitoring systems in trains.
By Joe Randazzo January 15, 2014
Christopher Veale and his colleague, Ali Habib Mayar, have been placed under investigation for scamming an 81-year-old Rhode Island investor.
By Wendy L January 14, 2014
After being hit by a large swell, a tugboat sinks and the barge it was towing ends up being sent ashore on Silver Point County Park in Atlantic Beach.
By Joe Randazzo January 14, 2014
Abram Owens turned himself in through Crime Stoppers months after an alleged home invasion in Freeport.
By Christian Abbatecola January 14, 2014
Three banks were robbed by a perpetrator bearing the same description in each incident.
By Wendy L January 14, 2014
Additional safety measures will soon be put in place on all commuter trains around the nation. Trains will have inward- and outward-facing cameras to monitor the driver and the track. Read the full story here.
By Joe Randazzo January 13, 2014
A Medford man accused of drinking and driving was arrested after driving westbound on a eastbound lane.
By Wendy L January 13, 2014
A man that appears to be a victim of violence was found dead at a Copiague parking lot. Find the full story here.
By Eric Anderson January 12, 2014
FEMA approved its largest infrastructure award following damages from Hurricane Sandy.
By Joe Randazzo January 12, 2014
The Ducks might be A-Rod’s only chance to play this season. Japanese and Korean leagues honor MLB suspensions.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 12, 2014
The “Puppy Mill Bill” will prevent puppy mills from profiting by allowing local governments to regulate pet dealers and prevent mill puppies from being sold in pet stores.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 11, 2014
A new proposed plan will turn Ronkonkoma into a more developed residential and business area built around those who commute out of the Ronkonkoma Train Station.
By Eric Anderson January 11, 2014
Police are investigating the Grand Larceny case that occurred on Friday; a man was arrested for firing a gun into the air.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 10, 2014
New regulations have been proposed to keep boat owners from unknowingly spreading invasive species "hitchhikers" as they travel among boat launches.
By Joe Randazzo January 10, 2014
It took a joint effort of DA Rice, DA Spota, the FBI, IRS, the SCPD, NCPD, and NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau to take down the alleged burglars.
By Cait Russell January 10, 2014
Scammers posing as the utilities company have been sending out emails in order to obtain customers' personal information.
By Wendy L January 10, 2014
The price of the first-class stamp is going up again! Find out why and how you can save by purchasing stamps before Jan. 26.
By Joe Randazzo January 09, 2014
Nassau County Police have come to the public to help identify the two men who stole from a Lord & Taylor.
By Christian Abbatecola January 09, 2014
A man has been arrested and accused of robbing three people after contacting them through a male dating website.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 09, 2014
Football fans rejoice – subway commuters can now have a reminder of this year’s big game in right in their pockets.
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