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The economy on Long Island is unique – with countless small businesses and corporations alike making home here, Long Island is a center of industry with its own unique heartbeat. If you're interested in local business and financial advice specifically for Long Islanders, then make sure to never miss an article in the Business & Finance section.
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 ...
By Wendy L December 27, 2013
As much as $270,000 in unemployment benefits has been fraudulently collected. Seventeen Long Islanders now face charges and can face up to seven years in prison.
By Christian Abbatecola December 26, 2013
The last obstacle standing before the establishment of PSEG-LI has been cleared, paving the way for a new utility provider on Long Island.
By Christian Abbatecola December 26, 2013
Both FedEx and UPS are experiencing delays this holiday season, with many packages intended to arrive by Christmas still awaiting their final destination.
By Christian Abbatecola December 22, 2013
A new app will allow commuters to get quick, accurate updates on train schedules and service interruptions.
By Christian Abbatecola December 20, 2013
Construction will shut down service between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma early Sunday morning, but there will be additional trains running on Tuesday.
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