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Giants Eliminated from Playoff Race, Jets Still Hunting the Wild Card

By Christian A.December 09, 2013

A Jet victory over the Raiders was one of few bright spots for New York over a weekend in which the Knicks were blown out by 41 points.

Hot Spots: Music to Your Ears All Week Long in the Latest Weekly Watch

By Wendy LDecember 09, 2013

Check out all the great hot spots on Long Island for music entertainment this week! Talent featured include Chris Daughtry, The Piano Guys and others!

Skate in a Winter Wonderland: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Open for 2013

By Sharon LindellDecember 09, 2013

Now that the weather is cold enough, Long Islanders can enjoy the outdoor skating rinks on the island.

Attempted Home Robbery in Eastport Leads to 1 Dead, Another Injured

By Wendy LDecember 09, 2013

Two suspects remain on the loose after an attempted home robbery in Eastport that left one man shot dead and another man injured. Police seek help finding the suspects.

Earn Money-Back by Creating a Wish List around the Holidays and Other Great Deals

By Wendy LDecember 09, 2013

Creating that wish list online will not only help with holiday shopping, but it can also give you money back! Check out these steals and deals offers!

Crime Update: Man Arrested for Brentwood Hit-and-Run, Three Men Wanted for Robbery

By Joe RandazzoDecember 08, 2013

Fredy Pavon is accused of running down and killing Santos Amaya in Brentwood on Saturday Night.

Search Suspended for Long Island Man Missing Off New Jersey Coast

By Eric AndersonDecember 08, 2013

Vincent Tangorra of Bethpage has been missing since Thursday.

Historic Yaphank Presbyterian Church Destroyed in Fire

By Lyndsay McCabeDecember 08, 2013

A fire that engulfed a Yaphank church with such intense flames and smoke that firefighters were unable to enter the building was deemed to have not been started by criminal means.

First US Moon Landing in 40 Years Planned by Private Company

By Christian A.December 08, 2013

A private enterprise hopes to launch the first American moon-lander in over four decades within the next two years.

Remembering Pearl Harbor 72 Years Later

By Eric AndersonDecember 07, 2013

Governor Cuomo and others reflect on the attack that sent the U.S. into WWII.

Knicks Snap Losing Streak, Islanders Continue Their Own

By Christian A.December 07, 2013

The Knicks came just shy of 10-straight losses before finally getting a win, but the Islanders are in danger of matching that embarrassing feat.

Affordable Housing: Addressing Long Island's Greatest Challenge

By Rich MurdoccoDecember 07, 2013

What follows is an introduction to the challenges of providing affordable housing on Long Island, from a land use, urban planning and public policy perspective.

Woman Plows Car Through Oceanside Trader Joe's, Injuring Over A Dozen Shoppers & Employees

By Lyndsay McCabeDecember 07, 2013

An elderly woman lost control of her vehicle Friday afternoon and crashed through the front window of a Trader Joe's, running over one customer and pinning another against a wall.

Ten Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues This Season

By Sharon LindellDecember 07, 2013

Even though the holiday season is meant to be a joyous time, one might fall into a slump which is known as the holiday blues. Remember to take time for yourself and not stress this holiday season.

Federal Judge Rules Long Island Village Purposely Discriminated Against Minorities

By Joe RandazzoDecember 07, 2013

Judge Arthur D. Spatt ruled a 2004 zoning change in Garden City discriminated against the working class and minorities.

Crime Report: Police Seek Suspect in Thanksgiving Shooting; Westbury Man Arrested in Hit-and Run

By Eric AndersonDecember 06, 2013

Police are trying to find the suspect in a deadly shooting on Thanksgiving; Police arrested the suspect from a hit-and-run in February.

Peak of Flu Season, Get Your Flu Shot!

By Wendy LDecember 06, 2013

The holidays are just around the corner and the last thing you need is getting sick. The flu season is approaching its peak, so get a flu shot now!

SCPD Officers Save Four Residents Trapped in Burning Building

By Joe RandazzoDecember 06, 2013

Officers Kevin Scheibe, Joseph Tassa, and Edward Swensen helped those trapped inside a burning John Thomas Inne escape.

Four More Days Left to Have “Letters from Santa” Delivered to Children

By Christian A.December 06, 2013

The USPS is helping kids all over the country get a letter from Santa Claus.

Man Arrested in Holbrook after Stealing Packages from Neighbors

By Christian A.December 06, 2013

Items being delivered to residents of a condo complex were being pilfered before their intended recipients could get to them.

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	Christian Abbatecola Christian Abbatecola is a freelance writer currently contributing to LongIsland.com and Best Buy Mobile Magazine. A life-long techie, his primary focus ...

	Vickie Moller Vickie Moller is a professional freelance writer and a regular contributor to LongIsland.com. Her focus is on Long Island’s schools and ...

	Lyn Mccabe Lyndsay McCabe is a freelance writer and regular contributor to LongIsland.com's News Section. She is a Long Island native who graduated ...

	Wendy Lau Wendy Lau is a native New Yorker. She currently covers the Hot Spots & Night Life section's "Weekly Watch" and "Weekend ...

	Eric Anderson Eric Anderson is a freelance journalist from Babylon, NY. A native Long Islander, Eric graduated from the State University of New ...

	Lauren Pozmanter Lauren Pozmanter is a student at Quinnipiac University, and interned at LongIsland.com in the Summer of 2012. She is currently working ...

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