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Federal agents raided this 7 Eleven in Islip as part of an investigation into a smuggling ring on June 17, 2013. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Feds Raid Several 7-Eleven Stores On Long Island

Federal agents and police raided nearly a dozen 7-Eleven stores on Long Island Monday as part of an investigation into identity theft and human smuggling.

2013/06/17

Leonard Burke (right) with his father Ronald (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Successful Organ Transplants Make Father’s Day Happy For New York Patients

The kidney was successfully transplanted June 3 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, just in time for the family to celebrate Father’s Day.

2013/06/14

Manor East catering hall in Massapequa, NY is seen on Friday, June 14, 2013. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Massapequa Catering Hall Closes, Leaves People Scrambling

There is anger and heartbreak on Long Island after a catering hall closed down with no warning.

2013/06/14

Louis Uccellini, Director of the National Weather Service (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Experts Warn Extreme Weather Is Growing More Intense, More Frequent

“We’re seeing an increase in the extreme events and increase in damage associated with them as we’ve become more vulnerable,” said Louis Uccellini, Director of the National Weather Service.

2013/06/13

Home Depot (credit: CBS 2)

Ransom Calls Heard At Trial Of Alleged L.I. Home Depot Extortion Plotter

Daniel Sheehan could face the rest of his life behind bars for planting a dud bomb at a Long Island store.

2013/06/12

A patient takes part in horse therapy at HorseAbility at the SUNY Old Westbury campus (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Horse Therapy Helps Dementia, Alzheimer’s Patients On Long Island

Eight residents of the Bristal Assisted Living Communities have been taking part in a unique program at the stables at HorseAbility on the SUNY Old Westbury campus.

2013/06/12

Quantum 600 Power Base wheel chair (credit: Nassau County Police)

Police: Facebook Posts Lead To Arrest Of 2 Teens In L.I. Wheelchair Theft

A heartless prank left a young man with a broken heart on Long Island, after his wheelchair was stolen from his home.

2013/06/11

Sen. Schumer proposes turning MacArthur Airport into an international airport (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Schumer Wants MacArthur Airport To Provide International Flights

“International service would be a real boom,” Schumer said during a press conference Monday. “It’s a win-win. International flights provide Long Islander’s with direct access to popular vacation spots and it helps our local economy.”

2013/06/10

Racing at Belmont Park. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Officials Announce Heightened Security Measures For Belmont Stakes

Backpacks, coolers, luggage and large bags are banned from going beyond the parking lot of the race track.

2013/06/06

Mug shots of men arrested in a prostitution sting in Nassau County (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

DA: Police Arrest 104 Suspected Johns In Prostitution Sting On L.I.

Many of those arrested in the month-long sting, dubbed “Operation Flush the Johns,” include lawyers, bankers, teachers and medical professionals.

2013/06/03

Long Island officials urge preparedness for upcoming hurricane season (credit: Mona Rivera)

L.I. Officials Urge Preparedness For Upcoming Hurricane Season

A new survey shows that even in the wake of Sandy and Irene most coastal residents maintain a false sense of security and aren’t taking proper action to prepare for hurricanes, said John Miller, CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island.

2013/05/31

An A train is seen rolling through the Rockaways - May 30, 2013 (credit: Mona Rivera / 1010 WINS)

After Seven Months, A Train Subway Service Resumes In Rockaways

After seven months of limited service and an estimated $650 million in hurricane damage, regular service on the A train is rolling through the Rockaways.

2013/05/30

Kenneth Klapak and his wife Kim (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Doctors Successfully Reattach S.I. Man’s Hands After Accident

A 53-year-old Staten Island man raised his thumb into the air Wednesday – an act just two weeks ago that he thought would be impossible ever to accomplish again.

2013/05/29

Susan and Edward Young with Rep. Steve Israel (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Rep. Israel: Generic Drug Supply Needs Better Oversight

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) of Long Island thinks the recent Ranbaxy case shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be asleep at the wheel.

2013/05/28

Chaim Weiss (credit: Handout)

Nassau County Police Seek Clues In Student’s 1986 Murder

Chaim Weiss was found murdered in November 1986. Police said the 15-year-old was stabbed to death in his sleep at the Mesivta of Long Beach.

2013/05/28

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