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By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that NYS is partnering with Walmart, Wegmans, FreshDirect and The Coca-Cola Company this Thanksgiving Week to help deliver meals to feed more than 35,000 people statewide.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
To avoid making everyone at the table sick, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers five tips for a food safe Thanksgiving.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
NYSDOH announced it filed amendments to the Medical Use of Marijuana regulations that will authorize nurse practitioners to register with the Department to certify patients for medical marijuana as of the end of November.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
An innovative Charitable Bail Fund Program was launched on November 14, 2016 to help low-income defendants accused of a misdemeanor and where bail is set at $2,000 or less.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
According to a forecast by trade group Airlines for America, about 27.3 million passengers will fly on U.S. airlines during the Thanksgiving travel period, up 2.5 percent from last year’s 26.6 million fliers.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a fraud alert warning immigrants to be aware of potential scammers offering immigration services.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF) will host its 16th Annual Thanksgiving Breakfast for the families of first responders.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Nassau County Executive Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Krumpter announced intensified Anti-Terror and DWI patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day weekend.
By Legislator Anker's Office November 22, 2016
During the months of Nov. and Dec., Suffolk County Leg. Anker will be hosting a military care package supply collection for Operation Veronica at her district office in Mount Sinai.
By EAC Network November 22, 2016
EAC Network received a large donation of winter jackets and apparel from Kids Helping Kids, an organization that encourages local youth to make a difference.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announce the department’s stepped up holiday patrols as well as provide tips to help keep the holiday shopping season safe.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) experts tell us that drivers are not aware of the laws in their states, especially “Move Over and Slow Down” laws and others similar in purpose.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Representatives from Zimbabwe’s ZimKids Orphan Trust visit Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus in Riverhead.
By Legislator Anker's Office November 22, 2016
Suffolk County Leg. Sarah Anker and the Shoreham Civic Organization hosted an Emergency Preparedness Training at the North Shore Public Library.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Celebrate the season of giving thanks by adopting your new best friend! Adoption fees waived for the first 50 approved adopters.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Nassau County Council of School Superintendents help those in need during the holidays.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on NYS highways suspended beginning 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Don't forget about your pets and their sometimes deviant nature to steal a few table scraps, nose their way into a bag of food left on the floor, or lick a glass full of wine.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Adventureland's Helping Hands Foundation donated over 4,000 pounds of food to the Town of Babylon Food Pantry last Friday, November 18th.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
School districts have been sent a letter with guidance on how to ensure schools are a safe haven for learning in light of recent hate incidents in schools.
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