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By WFSD News January 05, 2017
The WFSD along with the William Floyd Alumni Association will induct its 10th class of honorees into the William Floyd Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 14.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced the impact of potential repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on health care coverage of New Yorkers and the state budget.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Governor Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide free college tuition to thousands of middle- and low- income students here on Long Island and across the state.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
During the month of December, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone conducted a county-wide coat drive for those who are most in need this winter.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are invited to participate in free lifeguard qualifying procedures beginning January 21, 2017.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
This morning, John E. Brooks was sworn in as Senator for New York’s 8th Senate District following a grueling, hard fought election won by hand-counted votes.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Governor Cuomo presented a vision plan to transform JFK International Airport into an airport equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Suffolk County Legislator DuWayne Gregory and County Legislator Rob Calarco reelected at Legislature's organizational meeting Jan. 3 in Hauppauge.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a man and a dog in North Amityville this morning.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
The indictment and resignation of John Venditto as Oyster Bay Town Supervisor is another blow to public trust in government.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
DEC will soon begin conducting ecological forest operations on Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest to help combat the spread of the invasive Southern Pine Beetle.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
Dragging your heels on taking down the Christmas tree? Here’s a fact that may motivate you.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
The New York State Police today announced that individuals who hold a Pistol/Revolver License can now recertify their license as required under state law.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
After a 10-day holiday break, USA Luge has packed its sleds and nine Viessmann World Cup medals for the final two months of the season.
By Long Island News & PR January 04, 2017
Governor Cuomo's 1st signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free for NY’s middle class families at all SUNY and CUNY two- and four-year colleges.
By Long Island News & PR January 03, 2017
The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile which occurred on Wednesday December 28, 2016 at 1:30 PM in Elmont.
By Long Island News & PR January 03, 2017
Governor Andrew M Cuomo today announced that registration is now open for the 2017 Regional State of the State Addresses being delivered the week of January 9.
By Long Island News & PR January 03, 2017
The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 8:00 pm in Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR January 03, 2017
This marks the first round of executive youth pardons since the Governor announced this first-in-the-nation action in December 2015.
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