Part of what the new law will do is have the social media companies prohibit overnight notifications for kids between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., so their sleep is less likely to be interrupted.

New law aims to protect minors on social media

Nurses like Policastro say they want a better staffing ratio of nurses to patients, protected employee benefits and a solidified plan from the hospitals to recruit and retain more nurses.

Northwell Health nurses at 3 Long Island hospitals prepare to strike 

The fatal stabbing happened inside a split home on Travis Avenue on Sunday around 1 p.m. 

Man charged with murder in stabbing death of Elmont housemate  

AAA says more than 122 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1.

Holiday travel surge continues on Long Island

People News 12 spoke with Saturday after the snowstorm say conditions are improving but be careful if you're hitting the road as some spots may still be slippery.

Storm aftermath: Slick roadways and sledding fanatics on Long Island

Nearly 10,000 cases were reported in Nassau and Suffolk counties for the week ending on Dec. 13, nearly double from the week before.

Ad Choices

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Privacy Manager