Crane Fly

Yes, it is a Crane Fly.
I cannot identify this but the closest I can get is Nephrotoma flavescens.

Thanks ForestDragon, I'll see if there are any similar looking local species.

This is a species of Crane Fly, possibly a Tiger Crane Fly. I am not familiar with the species in your area though. I can tell you that as adults most species do not feed nor do they sting or bite. They live to reproduce. Once that is done, they die.
General info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly