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By Amy Gernon October 17, 2012
Michael Vaughan, a 72-year-old research geophysicist at Stony Brook University, contracted the Hantavirus while backpacking in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks.
By Amy Gernon October 17, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as head of the State Department, has claimed responsibility for the Sept. 11 terror attacks at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.
By Amy Gernon October 17, 2012
Assemblyman James Conte (R-Huntington Station) passed away on Tuesday in Manhattan after a long struggle with cancer.
By Angeline R. October 16, 2012
Canstruction helps end hunger one masterpiece at a time. The awards ceremony is set for October 25th. New creative participants are always welcomed.
By Debbi Spiegel October 16, 2012
Enter, if you dare... one of these local kid-friendly haunted houses.
By Amy Gernon October 16, 2012
If you have to be driving in the area of Hofstra University and Nassau Coliseum today, expect significant road closures due to amped Secret Service security.
By Amy Gernon October 16, 2012
Mark Hutton, 46, of West Islip is facing multiple charges for fraud related to the now-defunct Broadway musical, "Rebecca."
By Amy Gernon October 16, 2012
Robert Stundis was fired from Acme Bus Company on Friday, following his arrest on Wednesday for Driving while Ability Impaired.
By Christian Abbatecola October 15, 2012
The Yankees have ridden a roller-coaster of a postseason as New York's NFL teams make early efforts to cement a place in their own.
By Jason Verity October 15, 2012
tand up against breast cancer simply by sitting down—in a specially Designated “LITTOA Pink Rides to benefit the Long Island Breast Cancer Action coalitions.
By Amy Gernon October 15, 2012
The MTA will begin holding public review hearings in the next month concerning the proposed fare hikes scheduled to take effect next March.
By Amy Gernon October 15, 2012
Tomorrow night's town hall-style debate at Hofstra will give undecided voters a chance to ask the candidates some questions of their own.
By Amy Gernon October 14, 2012
County Executive Steve Bellone signed legislation requiring all registered boaters in Suffolk take a boated safety course by next October.
By Carrie B. October 13, 2012
Selecting the right tile means the difference between mediocre and brilliant design. What is the difference between ceramic, glazed and porcelain tile? When and where should glass and natural stone tiles be used?
By Cait Russell October 12, 2012
Making sure you have the right hone insurance is the best way to ensure that your house and your assets are adequately protected.
By Debbi Spiegel October 12, 2012
No matter what your kids call you, you are a Mom.
By Debbi Spiegel October 12, 2012
Halloween is a month long celebration that transforms Long Island to Scary Island!
By Amy Gernon October 12, 2012
Susan Pemberton of Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty in a Nassau County court for multiple charges including identity theft and scheme to defraud after using Craigslist ads to fake jobs and apartments to collect credit information.
By Amy Gernon October 12, 2012
A baby walrus named Mitik, rescued from the ocean off the coast of Alaska, will be joining the exhibit at the New York Aquarium next spring.
By Amy Gernon October 12, 2012
Orlando Orea, who goes by two additional aliases, successfully boarded a flight to Mexico hours before the NYPD put him on a no-fly list.
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