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Nelson Mandela, Former South African President and Prominent Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies at Age 95

By Lyndsay McCabeDecember 06, 2013
Nelson Mandela, a legendary figure known for playing an integral role in ending Apartheid in South Africa, passed away peacefully Thursday evening.

Nassau County Police Bust a Pair of Individuals For Cocaine Possession

By Joe RandazzoDecember 05, 2013
Tyshonn Coleman and Jessica Vincent were arrested in New Cassel for possession of cocaine.

Seasonal Scams: What to Watch Out for This Holiday When Shopping

By Vickie MollerDecember 05, 2013
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and consumers are being warned to be wary of scams and deceptive sales practices.

Suspects Apprehended For Ronkonkoma Menorah Vandalism

By Christian A.December 05, 2013
Two teens are accused of having destroyed a public menorah displayed in Ronkonkoma.

Hot Spots: Holiday Festivals, Music Performers, Musicals and More in the Latest Weekend Watch

By Wendy LDecember 05, 2013
Check out these hot spots on Long Island to celebrate the coming of the holidays! There's festivals, tree lighting, parades, musicals as well as other performances.

Nassau County Stop & Shops Pilot Program to Prevent Prescription Meds from Being Flushed

By Lyndsay McCabeDecember 05, 2013
In order to prevent people from flushing their prescriptions down the toilet, Stop and Shop, United Water, and Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a free envelope program has been instated to customers can mail their unneeded meds.

Two Fishermen Ejected from Boat after Crashing Into Private Dock in Center Moriches, Third Man Submerges with Boat

By Wendy LDecember 05, 2013
A 31-foot-long boat crashes into the bulkhead of a private property in Center Moriches causing two men to be ejected into the water while the third man submerges with the boat.

Massive Hack Steals 2 Million Passwords from Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, More

By Christian A.December 04, 2013
A piece of malicious software known as Pony Botnet Controller has hit two million accounts across the web.

Truck Carrying Dangerous Nuclear Waste Hijacked

By Christian A.December 04, 2013
A truck carrying nuclear waste materials from a hospital in the Mexican border city of Tijuana has been stolen en route to a waste storage center.

A Tale of Two Eagle Scouts: Brotherly Love Builds a Gazebo for a Bridge at Caleb Smith Park

By Carole PaquetteDecember 04, 2013
Nick Krizek an Eagle Scout built a gazebo at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in Smithtown. He built it next to the Willow Pond Bridge that his brother Ryan had built as his Eagle project five years ...

Get Crafty With Gifting This Holiday Season: Holiday Craft Fairs 2013

By Sharon LindellDecember 04, 2013
It might be easy for anyone to go to the store and buy presents this holiday season, so why not try going to one of Long Island's craft fairs and get a different and creative gift this ...

Crime Report: Man Arrested After Police Found Cash Register in His Possession, Lindenhurst Resident Arrested For Burglary and Grand Larceny

By Joe RandazzoDecember 04, 2013
34-year-old Cory Ford is accused of taking the cash register with him after robbing a beauty center in Patchogue.

Metro-North Hudson Line Service Returns to Near Regular Service for Morning Commute following Weekend Derailment

By Wendy LDecember 04, 2013
Following the tragic Metro-North train derailment incident over the weekend, the Hudson Line service will resume to 98% regular service for the Wednesday morning commute.

LI's Big Shot Billy Joel Taking Residency at MSG for Monthly Concert Series

By Christian A.December 03, 2013
The iconic Long Island native will become the first franchise musician in the 130-year history of Madison Square Garden.

White House Launches Campaign Touting Benefits of Ailing Health Care Law

By Vickie MollerDecember 03, 2013
The White House today launched an offensive campaign touting the benefits of its ailing health care law.

NFL Fans Register as an Earthquake on Monday Night

By Christian A.December 03, 2013
Sports fans are known for their ability to be loud during big games, but last night they actually shook the ground beneath them.

Ronkonkoma Menorah Found Vandalized Monday Evening

By Joe RandazzoDecember 03, 2013
The Suffolk County Hate Crimes Unit discovered the damaged menorah at around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Sadly it won’t be repaired by Thursday evening.

Brentwood Business Owner Busted for Installing Peeping Tom Camera in Employee Bathroom

By Wendy LDecember 03, 2013
A Long Island photographer has been busted for secretly recording female employees while using the bathroom.

Metro-North Update:Two Data Recorders Obtained from the Crash Site

By Lyndsay McCabeDecember 02, 2013
Two black boxes have been retrieved from the crash site of the Metro-North train that derailed Sunday morning.

Amazon Building Drones to Deliver Packages

By Christian A.December 02, 2013
The online-retail leader hopes to soon have orders shipped and delivered in under half an hour with the use of a new fleet of drones.
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