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By Vickie Moller July 18, 2013
Earlier this month, Congressman Steve Israel called attention to a newly-released National Resources Defense Council report highlighting significant water quality issues at New York beaches and what can be done to mitigate them to ensure ...
By Wendy L July 18, 2013
During Tuesday evening's MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field a teenager from Shirley ran onto the field on a Twitter dare while the game was in progress. He now faces charges.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 18, 2013
As of Tuesday, homeowners with invasive bamboo that is not contained or stretches within ten feet of the property line will face a $500 per day fine.
By Christian Abbatecola July 18, 2013
Former Knick and Net player and new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Jason Kidd, plead guilty to a DWI charge and will speak to LI high school students.
By Joe Randazzo July 17, 2013
The fundraiser on the eastern end of Long Island which supports the Clinton Foundation is going for $5,000 a seat.
By Christian Abbatecola July 17, 2013
A Dix Hills resident and father of 2 has been missing since the middle of June. The search and investigation for Robert Mayer is ongoing.
By Sandra Stelmach July 17, 2013
A birthday brawl was caught on video of two women fighting at the Commack Chuck E. Cheeses this past weekend.
By Wendy L July 17, 2013
A couple living at an Oceanside condominium for more than 25 years have been found dead, with apparent gunshot wounds. Police have deemed it as a murder-suicide case and are continuing to investigate.
By Vickie Moller July 16, 2013
Thanks to a Charitable grant from Bethpage Federal Credit Union, for the third year in a row, five top Long Island Music Students will have the opportunity to study and perform this summer at Usdan ...
By Wendy L July 16, 2013
Former Nassau County Police Department Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and three months community service for misconduct.
By Joe Randazzo July 16, 2013
The grant will supply law enforcement agencies without the means to record interrogations to now have recording devices installed.
By Wendy L July 15, 2013
The heat is on this week with temperatures hitting 90+ degrees for several days straight. Know how to stay cool and safe during this heat wave and find the latest update on public beaches and ...
By Eric Anderson July 14, 2013
The girl allegedly had cannabis, methadone and amphetamines in her system when she plunged six stories.
By Joe Randazzo July 14, 2013
A letter written by Sidonie Fery when she was ten-years-old washed ashore during Hurricane Sandy. She tragically passed away three years earlier.
By Joe Randazzo July 14, 2013
The boyfriend and girlfriend broke in to houses in Sayville, Medford, Patchogue, and East Patchogue.
By Joe Randazzo July 13, 2013
A man threatened a woman running track at knife point and then ran off with her phone. Suffolk Police nabbed him five minutes later.
By Joe Randazzo July 13, 2013
Lori Maceluch used the money she stole on expensive restaurants, chocolate, and vacations.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 13, 2013
With Janet Napolitano resigning from her post as Secretary of Homeland Security, Senator Schumer has already put in a call to the White House to recommend NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly for the job.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 12, 2013
A Kickstarter project for "I Am Santa Claus," a behind-the-scenes look at how Santas live their lives year-round, has reached its funding goal, thanks in part to its big-name actor and producer, Mick Foley.
By Joe Randazzo July 12, 2013
Close to 500 drivers were ticketed for texting-while-driving during the July 4 holiday weekend.
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