Smithtown man causes $100,000 to a new cell phone tower in Nesconset

The following is an editorial by James Brierton: I don’t give political commentary very often. Actually, I don’t really give it ever. As a journalist, I try to stay objective and keep my opinions out of stories but I can’t let this one slide. By now you’ve probably heard what John McCain had to say  [ Read More ]

McCain calls his jab at Long Island a joke. Schumer disagrees.

After getting Deron Williams back in February, the Nets may be looking to acquire their second superstar in 2011. The Nets could be looking to send center Brook Lopez and multiple first round picks to the Orlando Magic as part of a blockbuster deal for superstar bigman Dwight Howard. The eight year veteran Howard is  [ Read More ]

THE FOLLOWING IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. December 1, 2011 Morning News Update Heading up to 51 with mostly sunny skies Happy December. I’m James Brierton A year after bodies started turning up along Ocean Parkway, at least one body remains missing: that  [ Read More ]

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind between 13 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. 

A group of thieves who stole nothing but alcohol are still wanted in the October robbery

Hurricane season forecast exactly on target; Hurricane Irene lone U.S. landfall