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By Wendy L April 05, 2013
A Long Island cat somehow made its way from Long Island to Times Square. Now, two years later, the cat is reunited with its owner thanks to the help of a NYC zombie.
By Vickie Moller April 04, 2013
We are all becoming increasingly subject to them--those annoying, intrusive and illegal pre-recorded telephone sales pitches called robocalls.
By Robert Ottone April 04, 2013
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is shooting in Bethpage, production also seeking extras.
By Christian Abbatecola April 04, 2013
An Assemblyman representing one of New York’s poorest areas has been accused of accepting bribes in exchange for services.
By Wendy L April 04, 2013
The reduced electric bill in April is welcome news, but LIPA customers are expected to receive widely fluctuating rates month to month.
By Vickie Moller April 03, 2013
Malcolm A. Smith, a democratic state senator from Queens, was arrested before dawn on Tuesday and released on $250,000 bail after his arraignment in United States District Court in White Plains.
By Robert Ottone April 03, 2013
An armed robber made off with thousands of dollars earned over the busy holiday weekend in the Hamptons.
By Wendy L April 03, 2013
Neighbors would hear dogs barking and birds as well as see cats at the window of a Medford home, but never expected the extent of its condition. Over 150 animals were discovered and rescued from ...
By Wendy L April 02, 2013
For one Levittown woman, the purchase of a bag of potpourri included more than she was looking for. She now fears for her life and her two pets at home, claiming there's a snake on ...
By Robert Ottone April 02, 2013
Cablevision honcho James Dolan fires security guard for doing her job.
By Wendy L April 02, 2013
Have an unpaid parking ticket from Huntington? This is the month to pay it off. Those who qualify can get a 40 percent discount. Brookhaven is also expected to follow through with amnesty on unpaid ...
By Vickie Moller April 01, 2013
The first "Important Information" entry on the West Babylon Union Free School District's homepage is a notification that elementary report cards have been posted--directly followed by a notification that an Active Shooter Drill is to ...
By Christian Abbatecola April 01, 2013
A $185 million jail will be opening in Yaphank this week.
By Robert Ottone April 01, 2013
A man was found dead on the corner of Church Street and Suffolk Avenue.
By Eric Anderson March 31, 2013
The church exchanged cash for legal and illegal guns, aiming to take them off the streets.
By Carrie B. March 31, 2013
The president and CEO of the National American Red Cross, Gail McGovern, visited Long Island on March 21st to discuss ongoing relief and recovery efforts for victims of Superstorm Sandy with local leaders.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 31, 2013
Former BNL physicist worked his way up the ranks to become Deputy Director for Science and Technology, and now Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
By Eric Anderson March 30, 2013
Police are searching for a man responsible for six robberies in 24 hours.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 30, 2013
Popular retailers Amazon and Overstock have lost a case to avoid charging a sales tax in New York due to their use of affiliate web sites.
By Robert Ottone March 30, 2013
The STAR program, which provided to relief to many post-Hurricane Sandy, is being changed to better reduce fraud.
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