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By Christian Abbatecola June 05, 2014
California Chrome will attempt to take home the Triple Crown in Elmont on Saturday.
By Wendy L June 04, 2014
Food poisoning often comes with symptoms of stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. The CDC's latest report links one of the major causes to restaurant workers.
By Long Island News & PR June 04, 2014
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of any individual who aims a laser at an aircraft.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2014
Recent Child Porn Bust in NYC Showed That Sexual Predators Were Hired for Jobs Where They Came in Contact With Children
By Wendy L June 02, 2014
After years of battle, the EPA and the nation's largest maker of rat poison come to an agreement to phase out select products of d-Con. Accidental ingestion of rat and mouse poison has impacted 10,000 ...
By Wendy L May 30, 2014
Indoor tanning poses skin cancer risks. The FDA has issued a final order reclassifying indoor tanning beds, tanning booths and other sunlamp products and UV lamps. Products are also required to have black-box warning label ...
By Wendy L May 29, 2014
A study led by researchers at Harvard is offering hope that one day there won't be the need for a root canal and other uncomfortable dental procedures. Regrow teeth with laser light therapy!
By Long Island News & PR May 29, 2014
Seventeen arrests in Dominican Republic target those calling innocent citizens demanding payment in exchange for dropped bogus charges.
By Christian Abbatecola May 25, 2014
Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.
By Long Island News & PR May 22, 2014
Says indictments against Chinese hackers are a good first step but impossible to enforce & international penalties are needed.
By Wendy L May 22, 2014
Questions around pet jerky treats made in China have major pet retailers and consumers worried. Two major pet retailers announce this week the ban of made-in-China dog and cat treats from shelves.
By Christian Abbatecola May 20, 2014
The 9/11 Memorial Museum, which opens on May 21, has raised a fair bit of controversy over its gift shop.
By Wendy L May 20, 2014
Next time you step aboard a plane, take caution! Surfaces may be ridden with MRSA and E. coli.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2014
Proposed Merger of Cable TV Giants Will Undergo Stringent State Regulatory Scrutiny.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2014
Blackshades RAT Enabled Users to Activate Victims’ Web Cameras and Steal Files and Account Information; RAT was Purchased by Thousands of People
By Wendy L May 19, 2014
Each time the windshield wipers on a vehicle sprays, it may be releasing a bacteria linked to Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria thrives particularly well in heat.
By Christian Abbatecola May 18, 2014
More illnesses have been reported in relation to Chinese-made jerky treats.
By Wendy L May 16, 2014
A popular prescription sleeping pill has been linked to "severe" next-morning motion and memory impairment. FDA cuts starting dosage in half and requires a change to the drug label.
By Christian Abbatecola May 16, 2014
A day after recalling millions of vehicles, General Motors has been hit the maximum fine possible for failure to report safety issues in the Chevrolet Cobalt.
By Wendy L May 15, 2014
Soon everyone will have an additional communication option to reach 911 in an emergency. A limited number of markets already have it in effect.