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By Joe Randazzo February 04, 2014
Without an Advisory Opinion from FEMA, the hospital would have no way of opening its doors to the public.
By Vickie Moller February 04, 2014
US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and US Rep. Richard Hanna yesterday announced legislation focused on improving and expanding access to early learning programs for children from birth to age five.
By Eric Anderson February 01, 2014
Schumer urges the House to follow suit on bill affecting tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
By Vickie Moller January 30, 2014
Sen. Kenneth P. LaValle Tuesday announced that the "Public Assistance Integrity Act" will again come before the Senate for a vote next week.
By Christian Abbatecola January 29, 2014
The president called for a number of measures, including reforms to education and business, during the 2014 State of the Union address.
By Joe Randazzo January 28, 2014
A state audit is reviewing the LIRR for 102.8 million spent on two American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects.
By Nicole Kohn January 28, 2014
After six years of planning- the New Village Project has started to take its course, enlivening the old village with a new one.
By Wendy L January 27, 2014
An owner of an online business takes it upon himself to make unauthorized charges to customers' credit card and debit card numbers obtained through previous purchases. Over 60,000 unauthorized transactions were made, totaling $5 million.
By Christian Abbatecola January 26, 2014
The popular crafts store is investigating a possible data breach which may have been used to steal credit and debit card information from customers.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 25, 2014
Commuters that use the LIRR and subways will see major changes now that the MTA was awarded over $866 million to rebuild infrastructure after damages from Hurricane Sandy.
By Christian Abbatecola January 24, 2014
Suffolk County issued a report on the status of water quality for the first time in nearly 30 years.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 23, 2014
Senator Gillibrand has proposed legislation that would require that workers and employers chip in to a trust fund to use when workers need to take paid family or medical leave.
By Vickie Moller January 23, 2014
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's new Dept. of Financial Services Protection Unit issues subpoenas to 13 private debt relief companies.
By Christian Abbatecola January 22, 2014
A rash of identity thefts has made the headlines in recent weeks, revealing the importance of keeping your personal information secure.
By Vickie Moller January 21, 2014
Former Windows Leader Steven Sinofsky has put together a list of the ten biggest tech trends he expects for 2014.
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.