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By Amy Gernon September 11, 2012
The 9/11 memorial event at Ground Zero will display a different tone, absent of political speakers.
By Amy Gernon September 04, 2012
Actor Russell Crowe was ferried back to Cold Spring Harbor after becoming lost while kayaking along the North Shore.
By Debbi Spiegel August 31, 2012
This weekend, there are a myriad of events happening, and things to do - perfect to say goodbye to the last days of summer. Get the gang together, and head out for some fun!
By Amy Gernon August 28, 2012
To the benefit of taxpayers, S&P has lifted its general obligation bond rating outlook for New York State.
By Christian Abbatecola August 22, 2012
Cablevision and the NFL have signed a multi-year deal.
By Amy Gernon August 21, 2012
A propane explosion in Brentwood and a plane crash in a residential area in Shirley rounded out this week on Long Island.
By Amy Gernon August 20, 2012
The free response portions of 18 Center Moriches high school students were lost en route to the grading site.
By Amy Gernon August 12, 2012
Romney announced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his Vice Presidential pick on Saturday.
By Amy Gernon August 07, 2012
Raymond Roth, the man police thought had drowned off the coast of Jones Beach last Saturday was found alive, speeding in South Carolina.
By Amy Gernon July 30, 2012
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the Civil Service Employees Association have agreed on a furlough plan for the next year as a measure to avoid proposed layoffs.
By Amy Gernon July 24, 2012
The shooting deaths of 12 movie theater patrons in Aurora Colorado on Friday morning have renewed calls from NYS politicians for tougher gun restrictions.
By The Fresh Air Fund July 19, 2012
Long Island families welcomed 21 inner-city Fresh Air Children on July 18th through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program. There is still time to host a Fresh Air Child in August!
By Amy Gernon July 18, 2012
After serving Long Islanders for 40 years, Senator Owen Johnson has announced his retirement to come this December.
By Cait Russell July 17, 2012
"It's not fish ye're buying, it's men's lives." - Sir Walter Scott.
By Amy Gernon July 10, 2012
Investigators are still determining the actual cause of a yacht capsizing off the coast of Oyster Bay following a fireworks display.
By Angeline R. July 06, 2012
Long Island Cares partners with Walmart of South Setauket to generate more donations, and help raise awareness about hunger & homelessness on Long Island.
By Amy Gernon July 05, 2012
In a surprising and historic decision, the Supreme Court has voted to uphold the individual mandate component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly called "Obamacare."
By Cait Russell June 28, 2012
Causeway Bait & Tackle of Wantagh has been providing the highest quality fishing supplies to Long Island Fishermen for over 60 years.
By Amy Gernon June 27, 2012
New York's strict regulations on taxing tobacco products is infringing on the rights of Native American manufacturers and retailers.
By Amy Gernon June 19, 2012
President Obama acknowledges the use of drones against al Qaeda.
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