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 March 02, 2017
The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest ...
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
NY AG Schneiderman led a coalition of attorneys general in opposing President Trump’s executive order that would eliminate the Clean Water Rule (also known as the Waters of the United States Rule).
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
The USA Luge doubles team of Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman concluded the Viessmann World Cup season Saturday with a silver medal in Altenberg, Germany and finished in third place in the overall tour standings.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
A Centereach High School graduate and Centereach, N.Y. native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CSFWP).
By Chris Boyle February 24, 2017
Hundreds and hundreds of local residents attend event addressing multiple hot-button topics concerning the Trump and Obama Administrations.
By Long Island News & PR February 23, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman: “President Trump does not have the legal authority to unilaterally transform state and local police officers into federal immigration enforcement agents."
By Long Island News & PR February 23, 2017
NY A.G. Eric T. Schneiderman responded to a congressional inquiry, making clear that there was not one single substantiated claim of voter fraud in New York last year.
By Long Island News & PR February 23, 2017
Acting Director of ICE is urged to issue guidance making it clear to ICE personnel that victims of crimes should never have reason to fear that seeking justice in the court system could lead to ...
By Long Island News & PR February 22, 2017
On the final weekend of the season for Youth and Junior World Cup racing, the USA Luge doubles team of Dana Kellogg and Duncan Segger capped a consistent first season together, by taking the overall ...
By Long Island News & PR February 21, 2017
Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan called upon to bring the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, better known as GENDA, to a vote in the Senate during 2017 legislative session.
By Long Island News & PR February 21, 2017
Congressman Tom Suozzi spoke on the House floor as part of a bipartisan pledge by the Freshman class to encourage civility in the chamber and in political discourse generally.
By Long Island News & PR February 20, 2017
USA Luge finished fourth in Sunday’s Viessmann Team Relay World Cup, presented by BMW.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda E. McMahon as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
South Korean Olympic organizers and USA Luge hit it off immediately.
By Christian Abbatecola February 16, 2017
Political discussions can quickly become impolite in a heated environment, but it is important to realize how such arguments can impact interpersonal relationships.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2017
AG Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office sent a joint letter with 10 AGs to Senators Mitch McConnell and Charles Schumer urging opposition to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.
By Long Island News & PR February 15, 2017
Specialty Longhorn Colby cheese supplied to Sargento must be recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
By Long Island News & PR February 14, 2017
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) spent the past week meeting with military officials and colleagues to tackle pressing issues facing residents of New York’s 3rd congressional district.
By Long Island News & PR February 14, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed H.R. 974, the Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment (BRAVE) Act, introduced by Rep. Kathleen Rice and co-lead sponsor Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA).
By Long Island News & PR February 11, 2017
PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of its Grreat Choice® Adult Dog Food.