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By Amy Gernon December 19, 2012
Long Island Association president Kevin Law testified before the U.S. Senate Small Business Administration last week, calling for federal grants for small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 19, 2012
Multiple Target stores across Long Island were found selling pesticides that are illegal in the region due to the sensitive nature of the local aquifer.
By Wendy L December 18, 2012
After more than a decade, an arrest is made for the “most wanted deadbeat” parent. Robert Sand from Nassau County is arrested.
By Chelsea Triola December 18, 2012
A young girl played dead and made her way out of Sandy Hook alive.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Across the country and around the world, people will be walking for 27 minutes on Friday morning, one minute to honor the memory of each of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
By Cait Russell December 18, 2012
The Newtown Post Office has set up a special Post Office Box to receive letters of condolence and support for those affected by last Friday's shooting.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
A bill is awaiting approval in the House of Representatives that will help clothe homeless veterans.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg, speaking at City Hall on Monday alongside family members of victims of gun violence, called on the President Obama and Congress to enact greater restrictions on the manufacture and sale of guns.
By Debbi Spiegel December 18, 2012
Leave the hard work to the professionals so you can sit back and relax and savor the delicious, already-prepared feast.
By Vickie Moller December 18, 2012
School leaders across the country have been communicating heartfelt condolences and messages of comfort and assurance to parents and children that their schools are safe in the aftermath of the mass killing inside Sandy Hook ...
By Robert Ottone December 18, 2012
The investigation into what's been uncovered on Adam Lanza's hard drive has uncovered very little thus far.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward Romaine reported that the county will be conducting 24-hour air quality monitoring at the Brookhaven Landfill where debris materials from Superstorm Sandy are being burned.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Richard Engel described his experience being abducted and held in captivity for five days in Syria following his release early Tuesday morning.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 18, 2012
Here are some tips for how to talk to children about handling their feelings after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
By Christian Abbatecola December 18, 2012
The Jets can no longer make the playoffs and the Giants do not control their own destiny, but the Knicks lead the East.
By Wendy L December 17, 2012
Westbury Middle School takes precautionary measure, putting school into lockout mode following Internet threat over the weekend.
By Carrie B. December 17, 2012
Since hearing of the shooting in Connecticut, people have been giving up their weapons in Brooklyn.
By Amy Gernon December 17, 2012
Governor Cuomo delivered more than $40 million in FEMA reimbursement funding for Nassau County and the City of Long Beach to help pay for debris removal following Superstorm Sandy.
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2012
Publisher Elseah Chea was pinned as a new member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
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!
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Wendy Lau
Brian Re
Chelsea Triola