The cost to heat a home this winter will remain high, according to report.
The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation offers a free program designed to keep elementary-aged children safe.
Share costume ideas and photos on our new open blog.
The list below shows nearby residents who are raising money for local causes. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
Forming a food buying club with friends and neighbors can help lower your family's grocery budget.
Residents should be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations requesting payment via Green Dot cards and Western Union.
Find out which companies are hiring in the region.
New York officials said about 150,000 people have signed up through the state.
Share your memories of Hurricane Sandy and the impact its left on you and your community via our new open blog.
The county event takes place Wednesday in Bethpage.
Share your favorite spot in town to pump iron, get trained, or do Zumba.
Temperatures will struggle to reach the 50’s by Thursday and Friday.
Monday's film is "The Genius of Marian," providing a close-up look at Alzheimer's; includes panel discussion of health experts.
To each his own or all in? Couples need to find a money system that works for them.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most vacant homes.
Easily upload your snapshots and Instagrams from festivals to Patch.
Notable arrests and criminal activity in the region.
The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation has released a list of basic stranger safety tips.
Catch up on some of the business news from around the region.
Read what was on the minds of bloggers this week.
Town Notebook: Spooky and Not So Spooky Walk.
Not-so-everyday headlines from around the area.