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By Lyndsay McCabe April 19, 2013
William DiNapoli is being charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly striking and killing Kenneth McMilleon in Brooklyn.
By Vickie Moller April 19, 2013
Hurricane Sandy and Winter Storm Nemo are behind us, and the plows that moved tons of snow have been retired for the season.
By Eric Anderson April 19, 2013
Islanders owner Charles Wang recently stated that the team may leave the Nassau Coliseum a season earlier than scheduled.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 18, 2013
The Horvaths will be allowed to continue rehabilitating wildlife, but some animals will not be allowed to be kept on the property, including their bobcat, Tasha.
By Robert Ottone April 18, 2013
Two Long Island teachers face scrutiny for allegedly engaging in relations with male students.
By Vickie Moller April 18, 2013
Jason Parker, the Central Islip man accused of beating up another driver in a road rage incident on the Long Island Expressway last week, pleaded not guilty Monday.
By Vickie Moller April 18, 2013
"Structures and Cultures" is a Suffolk County Historical Society exhibit featuring authentic artifacts from four nomadic tribes from around the world, along with interactive displays and videos.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 18, 2013
In response to the bombings in Boston, this year's Long Island Marathon will include bomb-sniffing dogs, electronic surveillance, and a greater police presence.
By Wendy L April 17, 2013
President Obama has also been a target of a letter laced with ricin. The letter appears to be sent from the same suspect linked to the letter sent to Sen. Roger Wicker.
By Wendy L April 16, 2013
Two young children drowned in a neighbor's pool over the weekend. The owner of the pool has been cited for improper fencing.
By Robert Ottone April 15, 2013
43-year old Rosette Samuel of the NYPD kills her boyfriend, child, then self in horrific murder-suicide.
By Wendy L April 15, 2013
It's supposed to be a memorial for victims of 9/11, but the new $2 booking fee makes it come across to some as a tourist attraction for generating money.
By Wendy L April 15, 2013
A new concern arises with the popular Boeing 737 passenger aircraft. The FAA orders a special inspection...
By Eric Anderson April 14, 2013
Crime report for April 14, 2013.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 14, 2013
Obama proposed spending $714 million on a new facility in Kansas, which may take over Plum Island as the top animal disease testing facility in the country.
By Eric Anderson April 13, 2013
A woman from Long Island allegedly dragged a bicyclist behind her car for several hundred feet.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 13, 2013
A Los Angeles coroner has ruled the cause of Joseph Tutaj's death to be an "invasive" strep infection.
By Robert Ottone April 13, 2013
Larry Cantwell is seeking the office of East Hampton Town Supervisor against stiff competition.
By Robert Ottone April 12, 2013
A Long Beach man was arrested after a racially-charged attack.
By Vickie Moller April 12, 2013
Since their introduction into the everyday curriculum at St. Mary's Middle School earlier this year, there's been a new level of excitement about learning among students and teachers alike.
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