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By Wendy L January 15, 2013
Early Tuesday morning a sports utility vehicle driving in Smithtown was swallowed by a sinkhole in the road. A water main break occurred on Mount Pleasant Road causing road closures and it left homes without ...
By Vickie Moller January 15, 2013
In today's hard economic times, it's not unusual for even the most qualified college graduates to have difficulty finding jobs.
By Amy Gernon January 15, 2013
Two whales, a young pygmy sperm whale and an adult finback, were found washed ashore the beach in East Hampton.
By Amy Gernon January 14, 2013
The New York State Senate approved the New York SAFE Act, redefining banned assault weapons, creating a statewide database of gun permits and increasing penalties for criminal gun possession.
By Carrie B. January 14, 2013
Union school bus drivers are set to strike starting Wednesday in NYC.
By Robert Ottone January 14, 2013
The New York Islanders' schedule has been released.
By Amy Gernon January 14, 2013
The Huntington Town Board will be holding a public hearing on a 90-day moratorium on issuing wind turbine permits.
By Wendy L January 14, 2013
On late Sunday afternoon, a driver high on drugs side swiped and crashed into several parked and moving vehicles on Main Street in Sayville. Incident caused one man's death and injuries to others.
By Amy Gernon January 14, 2013
The Brookhaven Town Board has approved new amendments to zoning definitions which are designed to preserve the hamlets' charm while encouraging economic growth.
By Robert Ottone January 13, 2013
Homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy have been broken into in Lindenhurst.
By Eric Anderson January 13, 2013
Almost three months after Super Storm Sandy, normal train service resumes.
By Eric Anderson January 13, 2013
Officials are considering what to do with the coliseum after the Islanders leave.
By Robert Ottone January 13, 2013
Governor Cuomo issues edict allowing pharmacies to administer flu vaccines to children in effort to halt the spread of the virus.
By Carrie B. January 13, 2013
Albany looks to close loopholes in Kendra's Law after NYC subway violence results in two deaths.
By Debbi Spiegel January 12, 2013
The weather is always a controversial subject with Long Islanders.
By Christian Abbatecola January 12, 2013
Following the discovery of a bullet on a district school bus, police have responded to a potential threat made toward the High School.
By Amy Gernon January 12, 2013
The NYS2100 Commission, empaneled after Hurricane Sandy caused billions of dollars in physical and economic damages throughout the state, released its recommendations to improve the state's infrastructure.
By Robert Ottone January 12, 2013
Thomas Bouklas, 64, has been arrested for possession of child pornography.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 12, 2013
One in six Intel semifinalists hail from Long Island this year.
By Robert Ottone January 11, 2013
East Hampton Town Police detective Tina Giles earns Officer of the Year honors.
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