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By Lyndsay McCabe August 03, 2013
The Long Island Native Plant Initiative is a volunteer-driven group that is working to preserve the biodiversity of Long Island by bringing back native plants that are better suited to withstand storms like Hurricane Sandy.
By Eric Anderson August 02, 2013
1,200 jobs will be cut at the hospital at the beginning of next year.
By Joe Randazzo August 02, 2013
The two brother-in-laws, Brian Callahan and Adam Manson, ran their Ponzi scheme to the ground and were arrested by the Feds on Thursday.
By Vickie Moller August 02, 2013
Todd Pinell received an unexpected visit from law enforcement officials Wednesday morning to investigate what the Suffolk County Police Department has labeled "suspicious computer searches."
By Wendy L August 02, 2013
More than 86,000 pounds of fluke was harvested illegally by a Long Island fisherman.
By Joe Randazzo August 01, 2013
The driver who struck Karen Benjamin, Thomas Costa, has been charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and Speeding.
By Wendy L August 01, 2013
A home in Merrick was burglarized on Monday. Not only did the homeowners lose valuables, but it also their beloved dog -- Cookie.
By Wendy L July 31, 2013
Mosquito samples taken from Huntington, Greenlawn, Northport, East Northport, Holtsville, Selden, Farmingdale and Aquebogue have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Residents are urged to take caution.
By Cait Russell July 31, 2013
According to eye witness reports, Jericho Turnpike has been shut down between Indian Head Road and Commack Road after a suspicious package was found at a local car wash.
By Christian Abbatecola July 31, 2013
An exhibit on how to get ready for the next massive storm to hit Long Island is presently on display at the Harborfields Public Library.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 30, 2013
This weekend, sixty-four fish were caught off of Montauk, and all were released in order to promote sustainability and awareness of shark species in the area.
By Vickie Moller July 30, 2013
In 2010 New York State passed a research-based law establishing a new comprehensive, rigorous process for teacher evaluations designed to improve student learning by improving teacher effectiveness.
By Wendy L July 30, 2013
Sergey Fattakhov, 23, of Bellmore attempted to or burglarized eight homes on Long Island in five weeks. Homes targeted were located in Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh.
By Wendy L July 29, 2013
Police have arrested two drivers involved in drag racing in East Farmingdale as part of an ongoing investigation. The drivers face charges of Illegal Speed Contest and Reckless Driving.
By Christian Abbatecola July 29, 2013
Bernard Shore of Port Washington posted a Craigslist ad seeking a person to take the EMT certification test for him.
By Joe Randazzo July 28, 2013
The bill goes into effect 2014 and this will hinder sales for England, Asia, and Chinatown. This marks the end of shark fin soup in New York state.
By Eric Anderson July 27, 2013
Officials recovered the body after a bride-to-be and her fiance’s best man went missing on the water.
By Joe Randazzo July 27, 2013
The Shelter Island town board passes the Dark Skies law by a 3-2 vote. All outdoor lighting on shelter island must be muted between sundown and sunrise.
By Eric Anderson July 26, 2013
A substitute teacher from West Babylon was arrested for possessing child pornography; a Middle Island man died after a physical altercation with police.
By Wendy L July 26, 2013
A deadly bacteria has been found in parts of Southampton waters, including Mill Pond in Water Mill and Agawam Lake in Southampton Village. Know what to look out for and the risks blue-green algae poses.
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