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By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
BP announced Thursday a $4.5 billion settlement related to its Deepwater Horizon oil spill in April 2010, which released nearly 5 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
By Wendy L November 15, 2012
This weekend is complete with fundraising events that offer a warm breakfast…
By Robert Ottone November 15, 2012
A potential Civil War-era cargo ship unearthed by hurricane Sandy has been found near Davis Park.
By Carrie B. November 15, 2012
FEMA has set up numerous disaster assistance outposts across Long Island for residents to file for assistance. But that assistance is not helping with the current housing crunch.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Surgical strikes conducted by Israeli Defense Forces killed senior Hamas Leader Ahmed Al-Jabari on Wednesday.
By Carrie B. November 15, 2012
Décor is always best when it is timeless. Here are a few of the hippest, interior decor ideas that will work in any style home, from clean and modern to classic traditional. Check it out…
By Wendy L November 15, 2012
Black Friday begins next week with many retail stores scheduled to open up earlier…
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed an executive order on Wednesday guaranteeing translation services to accommodate the needs of the approximately 120,000 limited-English proficient county residents.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the East Coast, President Obama is schedule to tour damage on Long Island, New York City and hard-hit Staten Island on Thursday.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
President Obama spoke at the first White House press conference since last week's elections, in which he discussed various issues including the "fiscal cliff," tax cuts and reform, as well as national security issues relating ...
By Debbi Spiegel November 14, 2012
Burn some calories before eating your Thanksgiving feast!
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Thomas Libretto, 34, is charged with 3rd degree assault for brutally beating Florida utility worker, John Applewhite, outside a Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike on Friday night.
By Chelsea Triola November 14, 2012
There's still time for fun, even in the cold weather!
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Nassau Legis. Dave Denenberg and Suffolk Legis. Steve Stern have proposed legislation requiring local gas stations to install back-up power in order to prevent a similar gas crisis such as the one caused by Superstorm ...
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
LIPA's COO Michael Hervey resigned Tuesday night in the midst of a government investigation and class action lawsuit.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
CIA Director David Patraeus resigned last Friday admitting to an affair, but the continue to take various twists and turns, and the ensuing investigation now involves the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, John Allen.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Petitions requesting secession from the union have been filed in 34 states since last week's national elections, broadly based on federal overspending.
By Debbi Spiegel November 13, 2012
A relaxing and delicious Thanksgiving is only a phone call away!
By Vickie Moller November 13, 2012
The Kings Park Board of Education recently acknowledged the donation of sixteen 61-note electronic keyboards for the Kings Park High School music program, a contribution made possible through the efforts of Students for a Saner ...
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