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By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
Senator Brooks announced passage in the Senate of a bill he co-sponsored that enhances criminal penalties for vandalism and theft committed at a place of religious worship as well as for acts of cemetery desecration.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
In a 16 to 1 vote at its General Meeting in Riverhead, the Legislature authorized the county’s Department of Economic Development and Planning to undertake a cost-benefit analysis of the Suffolk County IDA.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
The Friends of St. Patrick are pleased to announce that the 67th annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m. sharp.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced additional free tax filing assistance events across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health encourage residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Narcan training classes.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
Legislators approved a policy requiring recipient agencies to report on asset forfeiture accounts’ including receipts and expenditures.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
SCDHS on February 27, 2017, directed an emergency preparedness exercise designed by NYSDOH to test the county’s readiness for a pandemic influenza outbreak.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
DEC reminds residents that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
The Arson Bomb Squad is investigating a Fire that occurred on Wednesday, March 08, 2017 at 6:12 am in Long Beach.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
The 83rd Annual Huntington St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 12. The Suffolk County Police Department’s Second Precinct is advising motorists of road closures in Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
On International Women’s Day, Senator John Brooks (SD-8) stands in solidarity with women participating in “A Day Without a Woman.”
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
The Long Island Autism Communities, Inc. is hosting its first major fundraiser, “An Intimate Evening with Jorma Kaukonen.”
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. invited Steve Chassman, Executive Director of LICADD, to come before the Health Committee for an update on the 24/7 Substance Abuse Hotline program.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Suffolk County participates in the “80% by 2018” initiative to encourage residents who are 50 or older to be screened for colorectal cancer.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Uniondale School District’s California Avenue Elementary School students recently learned how to use state-of-the-art educational programs WowWee and Osmo to program robots and solve problems using technology.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Suffolk County Leg. Rob Trotta thanks the many local residents and the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church in Kings Park who participated in the recent blood drive.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos will host the 5th Annual “Nassau County High School Business Challenge.”
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) honored local, remarkable women on Friday, March 3, at her third annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony in Amityville.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Queens, Long Island) appointed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Board of Visitors.
By Long Island News & PR March 08, 2017
Funding will support local law enforcement tactical teams, technical search and rescue operations, and explosive detection canine units, while also safeguarding critical infrastructure across New York.
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Wendy Lau
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