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Most power lines were unaffected by snow.

Long Island's new power authority, PSEG Long Island, has again proven that it knows snow. The utility reported that as of 3:00 a.m., there were only 343 Long Island and Rockaway PSEG LI customers … more

By John Maher | 1/22/14

National Grid to residents: safety first

Representatives from National Grid released a statement on Jan. 21 urging residents to be wary of potential issues with gas and meters during Tuesday’s snowstorm, which is expected to bring 8-12 … more

By John Maher | 1/21/14

PSEG LI will be working throughout the night to ensure power stays on for as many as possible. To report an outage or a downed wire, call 1-800-490-0075.

PSEG LI ready for snowstorm

PSEG Long Island, the area’s new power utility, is preparing for the second snowstorm of the year. According to PSEG, it’s the accumulation of snow that poses the most serious threat of … more

By Alex Costello and John Maher | 1/21/14

A majestic bald eagle soared above Hempstead Lake Park this week. Photo Credit: Christina Daly/Herald

A rare sighting on Long Island: three bald eagles

Visitors to Hempstead Lake State Park this winter may find themselves feeling a bit more patriotic, should they chance across one of the three bald eagles that have taken up residence. Two adult … more

By John Maher | 1/16/14

Nassau police commissioner resigns

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale resigned from his position on the morning of Dec. 12 in the wake of an investigation by District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office regarding a … more

By John Maher | 12/12/13

PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014

One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more

By John Maher | 11/13/13

A 2009 national survey on drug use found that prescription drugs are the second-most abused type of drug in the U.S.

Prescription drugs are a problem

Prescription drug abuse in the United States has spiked dramatically in the past few years, and Nassau County is no exception. Illegal use of prescription drugs has become so widespread across the … more

By John Maher | 10/2/13

Maxwell Sherman, front right, appeared in court on the morning of Sept. 22 for indictment.

Sherman charged with sexual abuse

Maxwell Sherman, the 18-year-old former Rockville Centre resident accused of murdering Lynbrook teen Lauren Daverin-Gresham on Aug. 22, was arraigned on the morning of Sept. 25 and indicted with … more

By John Maher | 9/25/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

Drummer Dennis Ryan kept the evening upbeat from behind the set.

Deer Tick shines light on RVC

Cannon’s Blackthorn was packed with music buffs on May 23, when the Rockville Centre-based Tommy Brull Foundation held its third annual Shine A Light Music Festival. Rockville Centre resident … more

By John Maher | 6/19/13

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