If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Wendy L September 29, 2014
Before heading to the farms and petting zoos this fall, keep in mind how to stay clean and healthy, especially if you or the kids will be having fun with the farm animals.
By Wendy L September 26, 2014
Flying drones will be in the sky not just for security and safety, but for film-making too. The FAA gave six aerial cinematography companies the OK.
By Wendy L September 26, 2014
It's been more than 60 years, but now the public can get an inside look at Ellis Island Hospital where arriving immigrants were cared for when they got sick or when they were left to ...
By Long Island News & PR September 25, 2014
Shared Infrastructure of Both States Requires Coordinated Security, Communications and Intelligence-Gathering to Protect Public Safety, Assets and Commerce.
By Wendy L September 23, 2014
Before pulling out your munchies for a movie, see if that box of M&M's is part of a recall, especially if you or someone you know is allergic to peanuts.
By Wendy L September 22, 2014
Moviegoers were out and about this weekend with new releases 'The Maze Runner,' 'A Walk Among the Tombstones' and 'This is Where I Leave You.' Revenue at the weekend box office was up more than ...
By Eric Anderson September 21, 2014
Activists marched today to raise awareness for climate change.
By Wendy L September 19, 2014
In addition to the flu season coming upon us, parents and children also need to be vigilant of a serious respiratory virus, called EV-D68. Its spread is causing some children to be hospitalized.
By Wendy L September 18, 2014
It can take two weeks for your body to develop full protection after receiving a flu shot. Health officials are encouraging people to get their annual flu shot in before the start of October.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2014
The Empire State Lyme Disease Association supports World Wide Lyme Awareness.
By Wendy L September 16, 2014
Deadlines passed and others coming up have tens of thousands at risk of losing health care coverage or financial aid under U.S. health care law by the end of September.
By Wendy L September 15, 2014
New releases, 'No Good Deed' and 'Dolphin Tale 2' reinvigorated the movie box office this weekend.
By Christian Abbatecola September 12, 2014
Long Island’s own Fireworks by Grucci will be crafting a massive display above Fort McHenry to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our national anthem.
By Wendy L September 12, 2014
If you're home is armed with a Kidde smoke or combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm detector, be aware there's been a recall on certain models. The recall affects approximately 1.2 million units.
By Long Island News & PR September 11, 2014
By limiting earnings stripping – bill would curtail major incentive causing U.S. companies to merge with foreign companies to skirt U.S. taxes .
By Wendy L September 09, 2014
Home Depot is the latest to join the line up of major retailers to face data breach.
By Wendy L September 08, 2014
Adorable little Prince George will soon have a sibling! Prince William and wife Kate are expecting baby no. 2.
By Wendy L September 07, 2014
The movie box office has seen much better days. This past weekend marked one of the worst for the year. New release 'The Identical' bombed.
By Kelly Tenny September 07, 2014
This September 11th marks the 13th anniversary of the day that changed our state, our nation, and us forever.
By Long Island News & PR September 06, 2014
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a man in East Farmingdale early this morning.