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By Vickie Moller December 17, 2012
Once again, it's time to make plans to ring in the New Year--and Long Island is one of the best places to celebrate in style!
By Amy Gernon December 17, 2012
Detectives are still investigating why an unnamed gunman opened fire in an Alabama hospital on Saturday, injuring an officer and two employees before being shot and killed by police.
By Wendy L December 17, 2012
Spend extra time with friends and family during the holidays with these entertainment opportunities.
By Amy Gernon December 17, 2012
For the first time since addressing the nation following a mass shooting event, President Obama has addressed the need for renewed gun restrictions in the nation, an effort that is being pushed by Democratic senators.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 17, 2012
In the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook, a Newtown Church receives an anonymous threat to kill parishioners.
By Robert Ottone December 16, 2012
On Saturday, families and supporters gathered to remember the victims of Long Island's most infamous serial killer.
By Christian Abbatecola December 16, 2012
The highly praised EV manufacturer will soon be ramping up production.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 15, 2012
Legislators are considering making it illegal for people under 19 to purchase energy drinks with certain levels of caffeine and supplements.
By Amy Gernon December 15, 2012
Ex-Nassau County police officer Michael Tedesco has been hit with a 109-count indictment for visiting his mistress while on duty.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 15, 2012
The MTA will vote on Joseph Lhota's plan on Wednesday, which entails higher fares across the board in New York and Long Island.
By Amy Gernon December 15, 2012
A survey conducted by the Long Island Index finds that more than half of the Long Islanders who participated expect to move off the island within the next five years due to the high cost ...
By Robert Ottone December 15, 2012
As a bit more information comes to light, police continue to speculate over Adam Lanza's motives.
By Debbi Spiegel December 15, 2012
Great last minute ideas for procrastinators!
By Christian Abbatecola December 15, 2012
Yesterday’s shooting in Connecticut was the deadliest assault on a school in the US next to the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre.
By Carrie B. December 14, 2012
Beautiful decor doesn't have to cost a lot; here are a few ways to bring some holiday sparkle to your home.
By Cait Russell December 14, 2012
An unknown shooter has killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary, in Newtown, CT - including 18 young students.
By Lauren Pozmanter December 14, 2012
Check out some quirky ideas for your wedding invitations!
By Amy Gernon December 14, 2012
Gov. Cuomo signed legislation that makes practicing law without a license in New York a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.
By Vickie Moller December 14, 2012
Each year, out of the 1.57 million students who take the ACT Test, a national college admission and placement examination, less than one-tenth of one percent earn the highest possible composite score (36).