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By Joe Randazzo January 17, 2014
Instant replay has been expanded to cover force plays, tag plays, fair/foul calls, trap plays, batter hit by pitches, timing plays, touching a base, passing runners, and record keeping such as balls, strikes, outs, scores, ...
By Christian Abbatecola January 17, 2014
Two Nassau churches were robbed within one week of each other.
By Chelsea Triola January 17, 2014
$67 Million is being awarded to New York State in the funding for pedestrian, bicycle and multi-use path enhancement projects.
By Wendy L January 17, 2014
Shots were fired at a Deer Park bar, killing one and leaving another in serious condition. Police are now investigating the case and seek help from anyone with information. Read the full story here!
By Lyndsay McCabe January 16, 2014
For the second time since Monday, a tugboat sank near Atlantic Beach. Fortunately, all crewmembers were saved.
By Wendy L January 16, 2014
Nassau County Crime Stoppers are looking for the man responsible for sexually attacking a masseuse at a Long Island spa on Monday. A photo of the suspect has been released. Read the full story here!
By Joe Randazzo January 16, 2014
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, and Murphy announced the Omnibus Appropriations bill Wednesday.
By Vickie Moller January 16, 2014
Federal officials yesterday hosted an Education "Datapalooza" to promote innovation in improving college access, affordability and completion.
By Cait Russell January 16, 2014
Miracle, the dog that was rescued on Christmas Eve after being abandoned in a dumpster, is now up for adoption.
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.