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By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone & Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announced the final 2016 crime statistics, showing crime levels lowest in record history.
By Phil Andrews January 06, 2017
This award is given to an individual who exemplifies the mission of the program Providing Opportunity With Effective Resources – Networking – Motivate Optimize Transcend Inspire Organize Nurture individuals toward empowerment.
By WFSD News January 06, 2017
School-wide water bottle collection helps raise funds to pay for shipping of care packages to American troops serving overseas.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
The day’s theme is the power of words and symbols.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
USA Luge plowed its way through a Bavarian snow storm Thursday, and scored a total of three in the top 10 in World Cup doubles and women’s singles races.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
Governor Cuomo unveiled a new Enhanced Middle Class Child Care Tax Credit that will help more than 200,000 middle class families make their child care more affordable.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery Grants totaling more than $513,000 have been awarded to seven projects in Suffolk County that will assist with recovery efforts.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
The Department had not disbursed Restitution Trust Funds to unpaid victims since 2011.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
Senator Todd Kaminsky was officially sworn in for his first full term in the New York State Senate in a ceremony on the floor of the Senate chamber.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Police issued 33,153 tickets during the holiday season “Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” campaign.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a winter weather advisory for snow. Please remember your pets!
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2017
Anglers and hunters should be aware of at least two currently active non-DEC websites.
By Christian Abbatecola January 05, 2017
Snowfall will be relatively light, but could still make for hazardous driving conditions.
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.