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By Amy Gernon October 10, 2012
Islip Supervisor Croci has called for a 65 percent tax increase in the proposed 2013 budget to cover a $26 million deficit.
By Amy Gernon October 08, 2012
The body of 17-month-old Justin Kowalczik, whose death in 2010 was never reported, was found buried in his mother's backyard.
By Amy Gernon October 02, 2012
Long Islanders have an extra bit of excitement this election season as the second presidential debate is hosted at Hofstra University in Hempstead.
By Amy Gernon September 22, 2012
Brentwood residents and various community organizations are working together to draft new legislation to improve home inspection procedures and eliminate slum lords.
By Angeline R. September 18, 2012
The Holtsville Ecology & Wildlife Center--is said to possibly be closing because of 2013 budget cuts. Community members have turned to Facebook to spread the word.
By Amy Gernon September 18, 2012
Over 180 Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested in New York City as the movement officially celebrated its one year anniversary.
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.
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