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By Wendy L November 30, 2013
Temperatures were in the low 30s on Thanksgiving morning as four duck hunters' boat capsized in Oceanside.
By Joe Randazzo November 29, 2013
Bay Shore resident Naim Isaiah Al-Hakeem was found dead by his bike in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2013
To counter the growing pigeon problem at the 51st Street Station in Woodside, boomboxes playing recordings of predatory bird calls have been set up in and around the station.
By Eric Anderson November 29, 2013
Faustino Juarez of Flanders was arrested last week.
By Wendy L November 29, 2013
A man was held at gunpoint at the parking lot of Roosevelt Field Mall after placing an Xbox video game system in his car trunk.
By Joe Randazzo November 28, 2013
Shawn Christopher was charged with three counts of criminal animal neglect after his pit bulls were found with severe injuries in his home.
By Wendy L November 28, 2013
The highly contagious respiratory illness, Pertussis, hit Northport High School. The Suffolk County Department of Health confirmed the case and issued a notice on what symptoms to look for and what to do if you've ...
By Joe Randazzo November 27, 2013
Nassau and Suffolk are implementing zero-tolerance policies for those caught drinking and driving.
By Christian Abbatecola November 27, 2013
Strong Winds and Heavy Rains have disrupted electric services throughout much of the Island.
By Vickie Moller November 27, 2013
Schumer's proposed legislation includes jail time for telemarketers who violate Federal 'Do Not Call' laws.
By Wendy L November 27, 2013
If you'll be driving on Long Island this holiday, take extra caution! Even if you can get your traffic ticket dismissed, you'll still need to pay an administrative fee in Suffolk County.
By Wendy L November 26, 2013
A ban on foam food containers is up on the table for discussion in New York City. Hear what supporters and opponents of the measure are saying and how it may impact the food industry.
By Christian Abbatecola November 26, 2013
Bad weather over the next two days could interrupt flights and other travel plans.
By Joe Randazzo November 26, 2013
Peter Torrillo has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash he allegedly caused which left one woman dead, and another seriously injured.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 25, 2013
Governor Cuomo announced today that millions in grants will be distributed in order to quell the effects of the reduction in SNAP benefits.
By Vickie Moller November 25, 2013
Registration is now open to the general public for the second annual Long Island Natural History Conference to be held Friday, Dec. 6 at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
By Wendy L November 25, 2013
Say goodbye to the Sidewalk Santas and the traditional march that has gone on in New York City since 1902. Find out why here!
By Sandra Stelmach November 25, 2013
Get the scoop on this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - the can't miss holiday celebration everyone's been waiting for!
By Eric Anderson November 24, 2013
A field goal in the final seconds of the game may have sealed the deal for New York’s 2013 season.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 24, 2013
An elderly man was nearly killed when another man, presumed to be drunk, pushed him off of the subway platform onto the tracks, where he was fortunately saved by onlookers.
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