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By Joe Randazzo June 11, 2013
A study ordered by Michael Bloomberg shows we're in for a warmer climate change.
By Wendy L June 11, 2013
A motorized wheelchair valued at more than $17,000 was stolen from a home in Flower Hill. Police continue to search for the wheelchair, but the teen boys responsible have been arrested.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 10, 2013
Senator Chuck Schumer went to MacArthur Airport today to work on developing a plan to have the airport retrofitted in order to take on international flights, which he believe will boost local economic activity.
By Cait Russell June 10, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Long Island through tomorrow morning in response to the heavy rains expected later this afternoon.
By Eric Anderson June 09, 2013
A Connecticut woman was arrested for prostitution in East Meadow; Capital One bank in Babylon was robbed; Medford crash claims a teen’s life.
By Joe Randazzo June 09, 2013
Jose E. Amaya was charged under Leandra's law for driving intoxicated with a child in the car.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 09, 2013
Boltbus Long Island has decided to break away and rebrand themselves as 7Bus, which will offer travel to New York City from Ronkonkoma, Melville, and Riverhead with a typical fare of $7.
By Chris Casey June 08, 2013
Local filmmaker Chris Casey is looking to create a documentary about Long Island's pollution problem with the support of the local community.
By Cait Russell June 07, 2013
Heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Andrea have prompted the National Weather Service to issue numerous warnings, watches, and advisories for Long Island.
By Wendy L June 07, 2013
A dolphin weighing 600-pounds is rescued from a sandbar near Jones Beach and is recovering. Two weeks earlier, another dolphin was rescued from the Hudson River, but died.
By Eric Anderson June 07, 2013
The $7 million bond is too expensive for some residents.
By Vickie Moller June 07, 2013
This Saturday, Nassau County will host the 145th running of the Stakes at Belmont Park.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 06, 2013
Those holding probationary or junior licenses will be given higher penalties that begin with license suspension for 60 days for a first offense of driving while texting or using an electronic mobile device.
By Wendy L June 06, 2013
Social Security numbers and other personal information was leaked from the Town of Brookhaven's website for five days.
By Joe Randazzo June 06, 2013
Rainfall is predicted to start after midnight tonight.
By Wendy L June 06, 2013
After paying $7,000 a week for an East Hampton summer rental home, several tenants find out the landlord secretly videotaped them. The landlord faces charges.
By Alex Volpicello June 06, 2013
Local Sachem High School East student Alex Volpicello is reaching out to the local community, and asking them to reconsider the District's Budget.
By Sandra Stelmach June 05, 2013
Locals turn to the web to voice their opinions about the controversial new show Princesses: Long Island.
By Wendy L June 05, 2013
A mysterious head has shown up outside the East Hampton Public Library, and no one has come forward to claim it or explain who, how or why it was placed there.
By Vickie Moller June 04, 2013
The topic of BYOD-Bring Your Own Device is gaining momentum--educators simply cannot ignore it.
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