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By Wendy L January 21, 2014
The FAA has penalized a private Long Island jet charter company for allowing four pilots to fly aircraft when they did not have the proper training or did not go through the appropriate examinations. Get ...
By Christian Abbatecola January 19, 2014
“Anticipatory shipping” would bring items near customers before an order is even placed; Google's contact would help those with diabetes.
By Vickie Moller January 16, 2014
Federal officials yesterday hosted an Education "Datapalooza" to promote innovation in improving college access, affordability and completion.
By Joe Randazzo January 15, 2014
Christopher Veale and his colleague, Ali Habib Mayar, have been placed under investigation for scamming an 81-year-old Rhode Island investor.
By Christian Abbatecola January 15, 2014
A recent court decision opens the door for broadband providers to slowdown web access to popular websites or speedup loading times for others.
By Wendy L January 14, 2014
Additional safety measures will soon be put in place on all commuter trains around the nation. Trains will have inward- and outward-facing cameras to monitor the driver and the track. Read the full story here.
By Christian Abbatecola January 12, 2014
Facebook’s unpopular targeted advertisements based on the activity of friends will come to a halt in the spring.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 11, 2014
A new proposed plan will turn Ronkonkoma into a more developed residential and business area built around those who commute out of the Ronkonkoma Train Station.
By Cait Russell January 10, 2014
Scammers posing as the utilities company have been sending out emails in order to obtain customers' personal information.
By Christian Abbatecola January 10, 2014
70 million customers had their personal information taken during the attack on Target which took place between late November and mid December.
By Wendy L January 10, 2014
The price of the first-class stamp is going up again! Find out why and how you can save by purchasing stamps before Jan. 26.
By Christian Abbatecola January 08, 2014
The governor covered topics ranging from education and the economy to medicinal marijuana and corruption in the annual State of the State address.
By Joe Randazzo January 07, 2014
State Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillebrand have announced Long Island will be awarded millions in much needed Sandy cleanup aid.
By Vickie Moller January 07, 2014
The 2013 NYS Higher Education Committee's Legislative Report reveals that despite ongoing challenges, high quality academic standards are being maintained.
By Christian Abbatecola January 06, 2014
Fireworks by Grucci of Bellport broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Fireworks Display to ring in the new year.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 02, 2014
Police apprehended the couple that are believed to have been involved in a string of armed robberies where they held up nail salons in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
By Vickie Moller January 02, 2014
Just one day after its takeover of our region’s electric grid from LIPA, PSEG Long Island is facing the onslaught of the first major snowstorm of 2014.
By Vickie Moller December 31, 2013
In his latest economic report, LIA Chief Economist John Rizzo reveals good news for Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 29, 2013
Federal unemployment benefits will run out this weekend since Congress has not yet decided to extend emergency unemployment benefits through the holiday season.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 27, 2013
By the end of December, minimum wage workers will see a boost in pay from $7.25 an hour to $8.00 an hour - the first in a three-step plan to raise the state minimum wage ...
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