How Dangerous is the Long Island Expressway?
0 CommentsInterstate 495, also known as the Long Island Expressway (LIE), runs just over 71 miles through Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. As it is New York, most drivers are not surprised at the often-congested driving conditions. However, this stretch of the freeway can be shockingly deadly, according to numbers released by the NHTSA Fatality Accident…
Read More Read MorePartner Jeff Siler Accepts Board Position for New Ground, Helping Veterans on Long Island
0 CommentsThere are roughly 40,000 homeless veterans in our country struggling with housing- about 25,000 live in temporary facilities and 15,000 go without any reliable shelter. Though the United States has seen a significant decrease in the number of veterans experiencing homelessness, reports from 2017 showed the first increase in this population since 2010 when 74,000…
Read More Read MoreHas The #MeToo Movement Gone Too Far?
0 CommentsThe #MeToo movement has gained significant momentum since going viral in October 2017. With millions of shares over multiple social media platforms worldwide, many survivors of sexual abuse and harassment have worked up the courage to publicly confront their abusers, even highlighting scandals among a very high profile crowd. However, with every movement aimed to…
Read More Read MoreSo Where Does the 5-Cents Go?
0 CommentsIf you’re a Suffolk County resident, you’ve probably noticed you are now being charged 5-cents for EVERY disposable bag you use at the supermarket and other retail stores. The county’s new law began on January 1st, and is stirring up a slew of questions from local consumers. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BAG CHARGE CHARGE? Back…
Read More Read MoreFlu Facts: Why it is Worse This Year
0 CommentsThis year’s flu has already proved to be brutal, and health officials believe it could get worse! New York hospitals, medical centers, and doctor’s offices are bursting with patients experiencing symptoms of the flu. The New York State Department of Health has reported 1,820 confirmed cases of the flu in our state alone, and this…
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