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By Long Island News & PR December 20, 2016
DMV and DOH are encouraging eligible New York residents to consider giving the gift of life by enrolling in the New York State Donate Life Registry this holiday season.
By Long Island News & PR December 20, 2016
Yachad, the Orthodox Union's National Jewish Council for Disabilities, announces its first online crowd-funding campaign through Charidy.
By Long Island News & PR December 20, 2016
The Environmental Defense Fund, one of the world’s largest not-for- profit environmental organizations, recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
By Long Island News & PR December 20, 2016
In light of recent allegations of dog abuse at NY Dog Works in Oceanside, Senator Kaminsky unveiled legislation that creates a state-issued license for dog obedience trainers.
By Don Miller December 19, 2016
Grant will support 328,000 meals for Long Island’s children, seniors, working families and veterans facing hunger.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
NUMC CEO/ President Dr. Victor Politi warns county residents that major snow storms can result in accidents or fatal injuries caused by failure to dress properly, shoveling snow or unnecessary driving on ice or unsanded ...
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a Wyandanch female who suffers from dementia.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
Suffolk County Leg. Kara Hahn was presented with a “Champion for Children and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention” award by Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
Businesses in Babylon Village have arranged to erect a Christmas tree that will be decorated with 100 ornaments, each of which holds a wish from a family in need within the community.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
The Roosevelt School District’s Roosevelt Middle School 7th grade advisory club recently held a canned food drive to support local families in need.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
Hindus have welcomed reports of East Meadow School District in Westbury, NY, adopting Diwali as an official holiday on the 2017-2018 school year calendar.
By WFSD News December 19, 2016
The William Floyd High School cheerleaders have just earned first place and a $3,000 grant in the Team Up 4 Community Long Island Holiday Sports Heroes Video Challenge.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
NYS officials this week announced Suffolk will be awarded $60,000 in funding through the Regional Economic Development Council for the creation of a county-wide Blueway Trail.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued tips for New Yorkers finishing up their holiday shopping.
By Long Island News & PR December 18, 2016
USA Luge saved its best for the last day of competition in the calendar year by scoring five Viessmann World Cup medals on Saturday in Park City, setting a single day team record.
By Christian Abbatecola December 17, 2016
An overnight snowstorm dropped a few inches of snow on LI, though warming weather will melt it all away before long.
By Brian Re December 16, 2016
A wintry mix is expected to drop 1-3 inches of snow on Long Island and NYC during the early hours on Saturday.
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2016
The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a missing juvenile that occurred in Baldwin on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 9:00 A.M.
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2016
The DEC issued a statement on the white-tailed deer in Manhattan.
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2016
You would be hard-pressed to find a holiday shopping list today that doesn’t include a device, toy, tool or new technology that contains lithium ion batteries.
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Wendy Lau
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