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By Lyndsay McCabe April 27, 2013
The Suffolk County SPCA received three alligators Saturday at the first Illegal Reptile and Amphibian Amnesty Day in New York State
By Lyndsay McCabe April 26, 2013
The humpback whale that washed ashore on April 17 turns out to be Istar, who has been tracked for most of her life and is a celebrity in the world of marine biology.
By Robert Ottone April 26, 2013
After millions in damage courtesy of Hurricane Sandy, Ocean Parkway is now open for business.
By Wendy L April 26, 2013
Turn in your illegal or unpermitted reptile and amphibian with no questions asked this Saturday!
By Cait Russell April 26, 2013
In response to a possible threat at Commack High School, the Commack School District has suspended all outdoor activities at all of its schools.
By Vickie Moller April 26, 2013
State Education officials are investigating dozens of Long Island school districts for allegedly using controversial election and voting tracking software to influence budget voter turnout.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 25, 2013
Four developers will compete for the ability to revamp the Nassau Coliseum, which will be scaled down to be a more family-oriented venue.
By Wendy L April 25, 2013
Efforts to expand subway cell phone service and wireless access makes it easier to stay connected. See which New York City subway stations are offering free Wi-Fi!
By Robert Ottone April 25, 2013
The XFactor hit the Coliseum, drawing thousands of hopeful superstars.
By Vickie Moller April 25, 2013
"I believe that Dzhokhar is innocent. I don't believe that he did this. He was just so good of a person, he really was," Britney Smith, 23, told reporters after FBI agents questioned her about ...
By Christian Abbatecola April 25, 2013
Discussions to expand the role of a New Jersey-based utilities company are currently underway.
By Eric Anderson April 24, 2013
The high-profile intern is facing extortion and cyber stalking charges.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 24, 2013
The state has refused Councilman Creighton's request for the Nissequogue River State Park land to be turned into a town park.
By Vickie Moller April 24, 2013
"Nothing is going to mimic real life exactly so you have to kind of put your own thoughts into it and artistic impression into the ice," explained Mastic Beach High School teacher Rich Daly, as ...
By Wendy L April 23, 2013
Police are investigating more than 60 reports of damage to car windows that may be linked to a Long Island mother who allegedly took teens on a gun shooting spree.
By Wendy L April 23, 2013
Surviving Boston marathon bomber faces charges in hospital while still in serious condition.
By Vickie Moller April 22, 2013
Students in grades 3-8 all across New York have begun taking the new high-stakes standardized tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards to better assess how much they know and to promote college and ...
By Wendy L April 22, 2013
Are your trees, shrubs and grass still lacking green? It may not be a matter of a late Spring bloom...
By Robert Ottone April 22, 2013
The brothers responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings are rumored to have set their sights on New York to continue their terror spree.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 21, 2013
The new reality series will follow the lives of six affluent young women from the Boomerang Generation that is re-settling on Long Island
Kelly Tenny
Wendy Lau
Brian Re
Chelsea Triola