Lyndsay McCabe is a freelance writer and regular contributor to LongIsland.com's News Section. She is a Long Island native who graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Education and English. She is incredibly passionate about issues affecting education, the special needs population, and the environment. Lyndsay can be reached at LyndsayM@longisland.com.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 05, 2012
LIPA's $6.9 billion in debt challenges the energy company's ability to fortify structures before another storm.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
The fiscal threat will hit women and children in need the hardest, as it will cut spending to major programs that help families in need.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
“Gasland” filmmaker Josh Fox uses “Occupy Sandy” to send a message about inequality and the damaging effects of pollution.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 02, 2012
Officer Larry DePrimo becomes an icon of goodwill after being photographed giving a pair of boots and socks to a barefoot homeless man in New York City.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Horseshoe crab harvesting will end at midnight on December 1, as harvesting rates have already surpassed the annual quota of 150,000 crabs.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Workers from multiple fast food chains in New York City are going on strike to demand the ability to unionize and a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2012
Philip Cimino plans to keep his job and donate money after winning $33 million in Mega Millions.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2012
The DEC has ordered a cease-and-desist letter to remove water-damaged cars from the habitat of the endangered tiger salamander and short-eared owl in Calverton.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2012
Deputy sheriffs will be handing over patrol duties of the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway to county police in return for compensation, according to a tentative agreement.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2012
Long Island authorities are investigating how sensitive Nassau County Police documents were part of the confetti at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
A group of Brooklyn women take to Facebook and Twitter to coordinate relief efforts and get food and clothing directly to those in need.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
As a result of Hurricane Sandy, nearly half of Long Island’s school districts plan to cancel or take away days from midwinter recess.