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By Eric Anderson February 06, 2013
The helicopter was from the National Guard.
By Robert Ottone February 06, 2013
Long Island filmmaker Dave Campfield talks film festivals, inspiration and more.
By Wendy L February 06, 2013
The United States Postal Service saw a loss of nearly $16 billion in 2012. Cuts are necessarily to bring financial stability to the organization, including stopping Saturday mail delivery service.
By Christian Abbatecola February 06, 2013
A vote on the the Boy Scouts' policy disallowing homosexuals to participate in the organization has been delayed until May.
By Long Island News & PR February 06, 2013
In New York, the recovery process is well under way 100 days after the storm made landfall Oct. 29, 2012. The whole community is involved in the recovery effort, including federal, state, tribal and local ...
By Cait Russell February 06, 2013
Sweet Andy's Cookies of Westhampton bakes up some sweet treats that no one can pass up - here's the scoop!
By Robin Frank February 06, 2013
With one of the worst flu seasons in a decade upon us, health officials say it’s more important than ever to employ good practices to control the spread of infections and avoid illness. Infection-control strategies ...
By Debbi Spiegel February 06, 2013
Fall in love at these fantastic restaurants on Valentine's Day.
By Wendy L February 05, 2013
More than $2,400 worth of frozen shrimp was stolen at several Long Island grocery stores over the course of two months. Police have nabbed the thieves and have discovered it was done to support their ...
By Eric Anderson February 05, 2013
The Long Beach councilman faces a maximum of four years in jail.
By Robert Ottone February 05, 2013
Brookhaven National Labs to see major budgetary cuts, putting its Heavy Ion Collider research in jeopardy.
By Christian Abbatecola February 05, 2013
The Knicks blew out two teams, the Islanders were blown away at the last moment, and the Rangers won a close one.
By Vickie Moller February 05, 2013
Last week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and New York Representative Steve Israel announced that Huntington High School had won the regional competition of the 23rd annual Dept. of Energy's National Science Bowl--the nation's largest ...
By Long Island News & PR February 05, 2013
Award-Winning LIAWS members inspire kids to write.
By Debbi Spiegel February 05, 2013
Surrender to the relaxing atmosphere and indulge in total bliss with your significant other.
By Christian Abbatecola February 04, 2013
A car bomb and gunmen left many dead in the city of Kirkuk.
By Wendy L February 04, 2013
A convicted sex offender living in Selden was found committing acts of public lewdness at a Barnes and Noble and libraries. There's also warrants out for him in Connecticut.
By Christian Abbatecola February 04, 2013
After dominating the first half, Baltimore held on against a resurgent 49ers team to send Ray Lewis off in style.
By Robert Ottone February 04, 2013
The skeletal remains of England's King Richard III have been unearthed in a Leicester parking lot.
By Wendy L February 04, 2013
This is the month for Black History Month, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Check out the great events in store this week!