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 Long Island News & PR April 10, 2014
After Years of Stickiness, FDA Will Finally Heed Senator’s Call & Create New Rules for the Labeling of Pure Honey – Making It Much Easier For Feds to Crack Down on Mislabeling, Unfair Competition & ...
By Christian Abbatecola April 09, 2014
The last security patch for Windows XP has been released, and Microsoft will no longer be supporting the 12-year-old operating system.
By Christian Abbatecola April 07, 2014
NASA has released images and video of a coronal mass ejection that occurred on the morning of April 2, 2014.
By Eric Anderson April 06, 2014
A vegetarian diet may have some significantly negative effects on your health, according to Austrian researchers.
By Wendy L April 04, 2014
Do you or the kids have the urge to buy each time you walk down the cereal aisle? There's something to the eye gaze of the characters on cereal boxes, according to a study.
By Wendy L April 03, 2014
E-cigarettes are claimed to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, but they pose a danger to children. Pressure is on for the FDA to have oversight over the products.
By Christian Abbatecola April 01, 2014
New regulations will require that safety cameras be installed in almost every vehicle manufactured on or after May 1, 2018.
By Christian Abbatecola March 26, 2014
The new iteration of HTC’s critically acclaimed smartphone is already available in store at Verizon and comes with a few improvements over its predecessor.
By Wendy L March 26, 2014
Many e-book readers may be receiving credit on their account from retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and others after a settlement agreement was reached in a lawsuit involving 33 states and five publishers.
By Wendy L March 25, 2014
Three of the men involved in the parachute jump stunt at One World Trade Center are from Long Island. All four men surrendered themselves to authorities on Monday.
By Wendy L March 21, 2014
Jones Beach State Park is going to be better than ever with a major revitalization plan that involves $65 million through a five-year project.
By Vickie Moller March 21, 2014
Toyota will pay a $1.2 billion financial penalty for defrauding U.S. consumers about safety issues in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
By Wendy L March 20, 2014
Meet one of the latest dinosaur discoveries from 66 million years ago, dubbed 'Chicken from Hell.'
By Christian Abbatecola March 19, 2014
A national youth organization is promoting smoking cessation among kids and teens.
By Wendy L March 17, 2014
After CVS announced it would stop the sale of tobacco products at its stores, the pressure is on for other retailers to follow suit. A group of 28 U.S. attorneys generals are urging stores like ...
By Christian Abbatecola March 17, 2014
Guinness has joined Sam Adams and Heineken in leaving major St. Patrick's Day Parades in protest of the organizers' policies on LGBT participants.
By Joe Randazzo March 16, 2014
On March 20th the night sky will be the scene of a rare astronomical event.
By Wendy L March 14, 2014
Just when you thought there weren't any more changes to Facebook, another change comes along -- premium video ads to the News Feed.
By Wendy L March 11, 2014
Thrill seekers, get ready for a new ride coming to Coney Island! The Thunderbolt coaster will take riders as high as 115 feet before making a 90-degree vertical drop.
By Christian Abbatecola March 10, 2014
After closing 155 of its corporate-run locations, the Long Island-based pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to settle $500 million in debt.