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May 18: A cashless society and bike share
Valley Stream, L.I.: Since 60% of people use plastic 100% of the time, why doesn't government get off the pot and switch over to a cashless society altogether? We could use fingerprints and retinas for establishing individual card IDs and have all transactions conducted through those cards.
Cops: 'Hatchet hitchhiker' Caleb 'Kai' McGillvar caught after coffee run
In Valley Stream accident. two lanes blocked on The Southern St Pkwy EB east of Corona Ave/X15. Stopped traffic from Central Ave/Linden Blvd/X13 in Nassau Cnty In Valley Stream accident.
Police seek Valley Stream bank robber
According to police, an unknown man entered the Roslyn Savings Bank at 75 N. Central Ave.
Coast Guard probes capsizing of boat that led to death of fisherman Stian Stiansen
Road construction. Left lane closed on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expwy/Rt-135 SB between Hempstead Tpk/NY Rt-24/X7 and Merrick Rd/X1 in Seaford Road construction.
Islip Town OKs $1.77M contract for beach repairs
Accident. Two lanes blocked on The L.I.E./I-495 WB before X51/Deer Park Ave/Rt-231. Stop and go traffic from X53/Sagtikos Pkwy in Dix Hills Accident.
Off-duty cop tries to stop Valley Stream robber
Despite the efforts of an off-duty NYPD officer to thwart him, an armed man robbed a delicatessen in Valley Stream on Tuesday, stealing cash.
Hulen Ginn, ex-Rockland drug-program counselor, pleads not guilty in bribes-sex case
Hulen Ginn is charged with receiving bribes, falsifying business records and receiving a reward for official misconduct.
Price gouging gas stations face fines
More than two dozen gas stations, accused of excessively raising prices in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, will be paying fines to the state after settlements were announced on May 2 by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
9/11 museum officials say admission fee needed
"People are coming to pay their respects and for different reasons," said Janice Testa of Valley Stream, N.Y., whose firefighter brother Henry Miller Jr.
Cops: Man talked down from Brooklyn Bridge
In Stony Brook accident. right lane blocked on Rt-347/Nesconset Hwy EB at Stony Brook Rd.
9/11 museum at WTC will charge admission, officials say
In Stony Brook accident. right lane blocked on Rt-347/Nesconset Hwy EB at Stony Brook Rd.
William Hotz, N.Y. man, arrested over free ice cream dispute
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. - A man from Long Island, N.Y. has been arrested after a dispute over free ice cream turned violent, police say.
Union derides Target as 'Walmart junior' following NLRB ruling
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 representing the greater New York area claimed victory over Target this week and offered some harsh words following a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board.
Hurricane Sandy Victim Ready for a New Home after 6 Months of Quarantine
Guardians of Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in danger, have once again come to the aid of man's best friend.
Move to block Hempstead district map denied
A federal judge Tuesday denied a request for a temporary restraining order by four Hempstead residents seeking to block the town from implementing its new council district map.
Thompson: Give this DREAMer a chance to fully contribute to our society
Last week, Congress began debating federal immigration reform. But, here in New York , there's something that our state legislators can do right now to stand up for immigrants: Pass the New York State DREAM Act .
Suit claims Hempstead's district maps violate voting rights
Hempstead Town's new council district map violates the voting rights of African-Americans and Hispanics, dilutes their voting power and fails to create a second majority-minority district, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Central Islip .
Hulen Ginn, ex-counselor in Rockland prison-alternative program,...
Hulen Ginn is charged with receiving bribes, falsifying business records and receiving a reward for official misconduct.
Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth
In Valley Stream accident on The Southern St Pkwy EB east of Corona Ave/X15. Stop and go traffic from Fletcher Ave/X14 In Valley Stream accident on The Southern St Pkwy EB east of Corona Ave/X15. Stop and go traffic from Fletcher Ave/X14 Accident.
Attorney: Ricin suspect, Paul Kevin Curtis, interrogated for hours
In Valley Stream accident on The Southern St Pkwy EB east of Corona Ave/X15. Stop and go traffic from Fletcher Ave/X14 In Valley Stream accident on The Southern St Pkwy EB east of Corona Ave/X15. Stop and go traffic from Fletcher Ave/X14 Accident.