Or longest night. It all depends on how you look at it.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
Business headlines from around the region.
No replacement named by Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth.
Third Precinct police responded to the following calls December 10 – 16 in New Hyde Park.
All the hot spots to check out the weekend of Dec 20 - 22 in New Hyde Park.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Kellenberg students Jose Marulanda and Eleni Muratoretake take home most valuable, most improved awards.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Teachers Federal Credit Union both said they would contact customers if they were among those affected.
What song is making you wish for Dec. 26?
These family-friendly winter adventures are perfect for all ages.
Nassau Police issue safety tips.
R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.
Assembly heard testimony on bill that seeks to legalize medical marijuana in New York State.
Garden City Park-based manufacturer moving 240-plus jobs to larger space in Hicksville.
Winners to have recycled art pieces exhibited in Albany.
Student privacy is at stake, and parents are left in the dark, educational advocates say.
Smithtown's Public Safety Deputy Chief offers his insight on Nassau police department's issues.
Elizabeth Dvorkin Botwin to assume North Hempstead position Jan. 1.
From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
New Hyde Park resident spearheading building of church in Dominican Republic.
Store confirms massive data breach Thursday.
Not as terrible as motorists in Pennsylvania, but worse than drivers in Connecticut and New Jersey.
Anyone who donates three new, unwrapped toys will receive a ticket voucher to a game in January.
A rundown of events happening nearby this weekend.
Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.