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Cutting Sugar Intake in Half Necessary, New Draft Guidelines from WHO

By Wendy LMarch 07, 2014
The next time you think about gulping down a can of soda, sweet beverage or munching away at sugary food, think again! The World Health Organization has new draft guidelines for sugar intake.

AG Schneiderman Releases Top 10 Consumer Frauds Of 2013

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 06, 2014
Internet, Automobile And Credit Issues Were Top Frauds Reported To AG’s Office

Poster Workshop for Kids to Help Protect Beach Nesting Birds

By Stella MillerMarch 06, 2014
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society will host a poster workshop for kids ages 8 to 18 as part of the “Be a Good Egg Campaign” at the Cold Spring Harbor Library on March 30 at 2pm.

Hot Spots: Weekend Watch for Ringling Bros. Circus, Motown Music, Plays and More

By Wendy LMarch 06, 2014
Long Island is packed with entertainment and fun for the end of the week! Enjoy the circus with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney plays, a Shakespeare play, Motown music and more!

Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Homeowners, Title Insurance Companies and Taxpayers

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 06, 2014
Timoney, 55, used stolen money to pay child support, pay for personal expenses and maintain his other properties.

Shelter Pet of the Week: Meet Becky

By Lyndsay McCabeMarch 06, 2014
Open your heart and your home this week to a gorgeous beagle mix from Last Chance Animal Rescue (LCAR) named Becky.

Statue of Liberty and Other World Heritage Sites to Be Underwater with Rising Sea Level Threat Due to Global Warming, Study Finds

By Wendy LMarch 06, 2014
The impact of global warming may eventually hit natural and cultural heritage sites like the Statue of Liberty, the Tower of London and the Sydney Opera House -- submerging them underwater, according to a new study.

New Facebook and Instagram Policies to Curb Illegal Gun Sales through Social Media

By Christian AbbatecolaMarch 05, 2014
The two social networks partnered with Attorney General Schneiderman to craft new means to prevent illegal guns sales from being funneled through their sites.

Two Mineola Teens Killed in Roslyn Heights Car Accident

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 05, 2014
The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 1:15 AM in Roslyn Heights.

Huntington Officials Bivona, Raia Honored During Women’s History Month

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 05, 2014
Play About 1st Woman to Run for President Honors Women Leaders on Opening Weekend

LI's Pothole Problem: Hazardous Holes Wreaking Havoc on Local Roadways

By Vickie MollerMarch 05, 2014
Due to the unusually severe winter weather we've had, Long Island's roadways have become strange and perilous obstacle courses filled with dips, depressions, cavities, holes and even craters filled with standing water.

Flushing Man Arrested for Selling 99 Counterfeit Morgan Silver Dollars

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 05, 2014
Fourth Squad detectives report the arrest of a Queens man for criminal possession of a forged instrument that occurred in Garden City South on Friday, 01/31/14 at 4:30 P.M.

St. Patty's Day 2014: Fun & Festive Events for Your Little Leprechauns

By Sharon LindellMarch 05, 2014
St. Patrick's Day can be a lot of fun for adults, but also for kids. Have your kids check out a kid's event this month!

Suffolk County SPCA Ups Reward for Info About Dog Thrown from Car in Mastic Beach

By Christian AbbatecolaMarch 04, 2014
The SCSPCA has increased the reward for information about this case from $2,000 to $3,000.

Celebrate National Craft Month with Simple Spring Projects for Kids of All Ages!

By Chelsea TriolaMarch 04, 2014
Put your creative side to the test this month during National Craft Month!

Son of Man Who Faked Drowning at Jones Beach Gets Sentenced

By Wendy LMarch 04, 2014
Nearly two years since Raymond Roth and his son, Jonathan Roth, plotted the story for a fake drowning at Jones Beach to collect on life insurance, Jonathan Roth gets sentenced to a year in jail this week. ...

FASNY Reminds New Yorkers: Spring Into Safety at Home & at Work

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 04, 2014
Check Your Smoke & CO Detector Batteries When Changing Clocks on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

Local Organizations Launch Long Island Community Gardens Website

By Christian AbbatecolaMarch 04, 2014
The site aims to help Long Islanders establish and grow gardens with their neighbors and community.

Teen Arrested for Stealing Phone After Owner Tracks Him Down Using Finder App

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 04, 2014
First Squad detectives report the arrest of a Baldwin man for a Robbery that occurred on February 12, 2014 at 3:25 pm in Uniondale.

Schumer Calls on HHS Secretary to Overturn Confounding FDA Decision Allowing New Super-Drug to Hit Market Without Protections to Prevent Abuse

By Long Island News & PRsMarch 03, 2014
Zohydro ER, a painkiller that is 10x stronger than Vicodin, hit market this weekend without protections that prevent abusers from crushing pills and then snorting or injecting powder.
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