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 Christian Abbatecola March 05, 2014
The two social networks partnered with Attorney General Schneiderman to craft new means to prevent illegal guns sales from being funneled through their sites.
By Wendy L February 28, 2014
The next time you're at the doctor's office be watchful of what the stethoscope touched before it goes on your skin. The medical tool has been found to be lurking with loads of bacteria.
By Christian Abbatecola February 27, 2014
An FDA proposal to change nutrition labels would make calorie counts more prominent and require packages to more accurately reflect serving sizes.
By Wendy L February 27, 2014
Travelers participating in frequent flyer programs with airlines are to expect changes on how points and miles are earned to redeem for a free air ticket. It's not going to be as easy any more!
By Long Island News & PR February 25, 2014
Schumer: The IOC must consider countries’ human rights records before awarding the Olympic Games.
By Wendy L February 25, 2014
A space rock hitting the moon makes a record as the largest impact recorded to date. The impact was so strong the flash was visible from Earth. It also left a large crater roughly 131-feet ...
By Lyndsay McCabe February 24, 2014
Ever wonder why you may look more like your mother than your father, or vice versa? Researchers from Cold Spring Harbor have found that it is the result of a random genetic favoritism to one ...
By Christian Abbatecola February 24, 2014
The free agent center signed a ten day deal with the Nets early on Sunday, and was in uniform by game time that night.
By Kali Chan February 21, 2014
Ambassador Drobnjak will lecture on the enlargement of the European Union and its global, national, and regional impact.
By Wendy L February 19, 2014
After a recall of 8.7 million pounds of beef products last week, it turns out some of it was used in the production of select Hot Pockets products!
By Joe Randazzo February 19, 2014
President Viktor Yanukovych blames the country's opposition for the violence.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 18, 2014
Angry customers took to social media to voice complaints over Valentine's orders from 1-800-Flowers that came late, damaged, or never arrived.
By Wendy L February 18, 2014
An offer to save $10 on Presidents' Day sounds great, but it had many people scratching their head when it read that it was to honor "President Alexander Hamilton".
By Christian Abbatecola February 14, 2014
The Smartphone Theft Prevention Act would make stolen cell phones useless to thieves by allowing owners to remotely lock and wipe their phones.
By Joe Randazzo February 12, 2014
After injuries plagued him for much of last year, Derek Jeter announces his retirement after the end of this season.
By Wendy L February 12, 2014
We're a few months away from April 15 - the deadline date for filing income tax returns, but get started now with free tax preparation help on Long Island through IRS's VITA and TCE programs.
By Wendy L February 10, 2014
A chemical used for yoga mats and shoe rubber has also been used in the bread-making process at many fast food restaurants. New York Sen. Charles Schumer calls on the FDA to ban the cancer-causing ...
By Wendy L February 07, 2014
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has ordered Costco Wholesale to remove as well as issue a recall on a pesticide product banned for use on Long Island. Costco also faces a ...
By Sandra Stelmach February 05, 2014
CVS stores are looking to stop the sale of tobacco products by the end of the year.
By Cait Russell February 04, 2014
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced that the NYSDOT would be providing towns on LI with 400 tons of salt to help melt the ice on local roadways.