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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 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

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

RVC resident readies for Royals

When Kevin McCarthy heard that he had been drafted by the Kansas City Royals, his father, Gene, had to pull over to the side of the road. “We were driving home from my little brother’s … more

By John Maher | 6/19/13

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