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By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced high-speed open road, cashless tolling will be completed on all MTA-operated bridges and tunnels in the NY metropolitan region by the end of 2017.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Suffolk County Legislators Robert Trotta and Leslie Kennedy recognized the 2016 Smithtown West Boys Varsity Volleyball Team for winning their first Suffolk County and Long Island Class A Championships.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
The Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy (Institute) will launch its own Veterans Law Clinic (VLC). The VLC will be scheduling appointments starting in early January 2017.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
The NCPD Community Affairs Unit will be partnering with the Westbury Target store and the NCPD Foundation to host a community event called Heroes and Helpers.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Legislation would set national standards for strict criminal penalties against individuals who drive while intoxicated or impaired with a child in the vehicle.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on NYS highways will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on Dec. 23, to 6 a.m. on Dec. 27.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
The Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Police will team up once again for the ninth annual Cops Who Care food distribution event.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone are delighted to announce the newly added dates of Dec. 26 - Dec. 30 for the Holiday Light Show at Smith Point County Park, ...
By Tom Needham December 21, 2016
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, will be Tom Needham’s guest this Thursday at 6 P.M. on WUSB’s the Sounds of Film.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
The award recognizes the region's 50 fastest-growing mid-sized companies based on a combined three-year average of growth.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
New York Toy Gun Exchange - exchange toy guns for other, more appropriate toys in light of recent shooting tragedies that have occurred nationwide.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Tis’ the season to adopt your new best friend! North Shore Animal League America will be opening its doors from 10 am – 6 pm for the Christmas Eve Adoption Special!
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announce permits on sale beginning January 1 for the upcoming 2017 season.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta praised Colin Tekverk, of Kings Park, for achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that the NYS Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding 26 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter.
By WFSD News December 21, 2016
William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Martin Palermo has been selected as a member of Stony Brook University’s third annual class of “40 Under Forty” honorees.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Suffolk County Leg. Robert Trotta, as well as members of the Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Northwell Health Imaging at Smithtown.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State's Cigarette Strike Force seized 53,307 cartons of contraband cigarettes and 261,220 untaxed cigars in 2016.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Several retailers agree to stop using on-call shift scheduling following an inquiry by the multi-state coalition of AGs.
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