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By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Robert Rodriguez has given temporary custody of his sons, Robert Jr. and Alex, ages 9 and 6, to the government since he's lost his job and was evicted from their Farmingdale apartment after his girlfriend's ...
By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Joesph Beer has hired a criminal attorney to represent him, though the Nassau County District Attorney's office has not filed charges, pending toxicology and crash scene analysis.
By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Justin Bieber stars in a new anti-bullying (cyber-bullying) PSA as part of a criminal settlement following a near-riot at the Roosevelt Field Mall in 2009 where crowds flooded to catch a glimpse of the star.
By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a plan to fund the desperately needed dredging of the Fire Island Inlet and replenishment of eroded beaches on Fire Island.
By Amy Gernon October 10, 2012
Joseph Beer, the 17-year-old driver in the fatal car crash early Sunday morning, which killed 4 of his childhood friends, has left the hospital and has admitted to investigators that the group smoked marijuana before ...
By Amy Gernon October 10, 2012
Islip Supervisor Croci has called for a 65 percent tax increase in the proposed 2013 budget to cover a $26 million deficit.
By Amy Gernon October 08, 2012
The body of 17-month-old Justin Kowalczik, whose death in 2010 was never reported, was found buried in his mother's backyard.
By Amy Gernon October 02, 2012
Long Islanders have an extra bit of excitement this election season as the second presidential debate is hosted at Hofstra University in Hempstead.
By Amy Gernon September 22, 2012
Brentwood residents and various community organizations are working together to draft new legislation to improve home inspection procedures and eliminate slum lords.
By Angeline R. September 18, 2012
The Holtsville Ecology & Wildlife Center--is said to possibly be closing because of 2013 budget cuts. Community members have turned to Facebook to spread the word.
By Amy Gernon September 18, 2012
Over 180 Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested in New York City as the movement officially celebrated its one year anniversary.
By Amy Gernon September 11, 2012
The 9/11 memorial event at Ground Zero will display a different tone, absent of political speakers.
By Amy Gernon September 04, 2012
Actor Russell Crowe was ferried back to Cold Spring Harbor after becoming lost while kayaking along the North Shore.
By Debbi Spiegel August 31, 2012
This weekend, there are a myriad of events happening, and things to do - perfect to say goodbye to the last days of summer. Get the gang together, and head out for some fun!
By Amy Gernon August 28, 2012
To the benefit of taxpayers, S&P has lifted its general obligation bond rating outlook for New York State.
By Christian Abbatecola August 22, 2012
Cablevision and the NFL have signed a multi-year deal.
By Amy Gernon August 21, 2012
A propane explosion in Brentwood and a plane crash in a residential area in Shirley rounded out this week on Long Island.
By Amy Gernon August 20, 2012
The free response portions of 18 Center Moriches high school students were lost en route to the grading site.
By Amy Gernon August 12, 2012
Romney announced Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his Vice Presidential pick on Saturday.
By Amy Gernon August 07, 2012
Raymond Roth, the man police thought had drowned off the coast of Jones Beach last Saturday was found alive, speeding in South Carolina.
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