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 December 23, 2013
Under the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare, everyone is required to have health care coverage in 2014, and the deadline is today if you want coverage to begin on Jan.1.
By Joe Randazzo December 21, 2013
The vote to ban e-cigarettes in bars, restaurants, and city parks was passed by a 43 to 8 decision.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 19, 2013
Hackers obtained information from Target shoppers for weeks before officials noticed and blocked theie unauthorized access.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 18, 2013
Gillibrand and Schumer called on Vice President Biden to support two bills that will stop the trafficking of illegal guns into New York and put more citizens' information into the national background check system to ...
By Christian Abbatecola December 18, 2013
As relations between the two nations grow increasingly strained, the President took a clear stand against Russia’s anti-gay policies.
By Wendy L December 17, 2013
Many keep their cell phones close by their side, but there's a warning out to all on the dangers of cell phones using cut-rate batteries.
By Vickie Moller December 16, 2013
Native Long Islanders, Aidan Kelly, formerly of West Islip and Matthew Mortensen, formerly of Huntington Station, will represent the United States in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
By Eric Anderson December 13, 2013
Officials say the shooter wanted to confront a teacher on Friday.
By Christian Abbatecola December 13, 2013
A new change in environmental policy could cost nearly $500,000 in replacement hydrants just in Suffolk County.
By Christian Abbatecola December 06, 2013
The USPS is helping kids all over the country get a letter from Santa Claus.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 06, 2013
Nelson Mandela, a legendary figure known for playing an integral role in ending Apartheid in South Africa, passed away peacefully Thursday evening.
By Christian Abbatecola December 04, 2013
A truck carrying nuclear waste materials from a hospital in the Mexican border city of Tijuana has been stolen en route to a waste storage center.
By Vickie Moller December 03, 2013
The White House today launched an offensive campaign touting the benefits of its ailing health care law.
By Christian Abbatecola December 02, 2013
The online-retail leader hopes to soon have orders shipped and delivered in under half an hour with the use of a new fleet of drones.
By Joe Randazzo December 01, 2013
The Healthcare.gov Progress and Performance Report says the site will be able to support 800,000 users a day.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2013
Two turkeys were pardoned this year, but in a relatively new competition, people voted for which turkey would be named the National Thanksgiving Turkey of 2013 - a title which went to Popcorn, a four ...
By Vickie Moller November 27, 2013
Schumer's proposed legislation includes jail time for telemarketers who violate Federal 'Do Not Call' laws.
By Christian Abbatecola November 24, 2013
A day after Twitter announced new security enhancements, the NSA was revealed to have infected tens of thousands of computers with malicious software.
By Joe Randazzo November 23, 2013
More than 6.4 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. Some experts question the validity of these claims.
By Joe Randazzo November 22, 2013
Tomo Razmilovic is laying low in Sweden due to accusations that he was behind a $200 million fraud scheme.