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What New York is doing to help subprime borrowers

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reached an agreement last week with four major lenders in his state to help homeowners in trouble. The mortgage companies agreed to extend for a period of time the low teaser rates on the adjustable-rate mortgages for subprime borrowers who are current on their payments but cannot afford the reset.

Stores market a 'green' Christmas with LED lights

It's official: The White House Christmas tree is "green." So is the tree at Rockefeller Center. And starting next year, the one at EAB Plaza in Uniondale too.

Former judge proposes condo and co-op 'bill of rights'

Samuel Levine was a single-family homeowner for more than four decades before moving into a cooperative building in Long Beach in 1999. Confronted by what he calls secrecy in the operation of condo and co-op buildings, the former judge decided to take action.

Sabhnani worker describes scenes in slavery case

"Madame America" spoke Thursday, describing in dramatic detail several traumatic scenes she said she had witnessed involving two Indonesian women allegedly enslaved and tortured by a wealthy Muttontown couple.

Oil prices leading to higher shipping costs

The same oil price increases that have sent gasoline over $3 a gallon again and heating oil to record highs will make it more expensive this year to mail those dried fruitcakes, loud ties and other holiday gifts.

Suffolk legislator goes after 'tax on tax'

A Suffolk lawmaker is taking aim at the application of Suffolk County sales tax on Long Island Power Authority bills, vowing to introduce a resolution that would eliminate and refund what he said amounts to a "tax on a tax."

Report: Technology can cut greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gas emissions in the United States could be cut by up to one-half by 2030 with little or no impact on consumer lifestyles using existing and up-and-coming technologies, a new report says.

Holiday party time -- Watch out for legal liabilities

Are you looking to spread some cheer by throwing your employees a holiday party?

The loan crisis hits home

Stories from the front lines -- and expert advice for Long Islanders buying, selling, investing and struggling

Thwarting hidden dangers at home

Catastrophic water damage is forcing hundreds of residents in a Westbury luxury apartment complex to seek new living quarters. Two weeks ago, two adults and a 4-year-old girl died in a rented West Babylon home from carbon monoxide poisoning traced to improper indoor use of a generator and kerosene heater.