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By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
Most of Western NYS remains under a drought warning, with the rest of the state under a drought watch. You can do your part to save water.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
The Village of Hempstead will be hosting its first-ever Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop in Kennedy Park on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
A significant New York State grant has been secured to support yeshivas and community after-school programs in Long Island’s Five Towns.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
New York has significantly reduced the number of uninsured since the Marketplace opened in 2013. Open Enrollment to begin November 1st.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
The Nassau County Animal Abuse Registry was created in 2014 by an act of the Nassau County Legislature, the registry is hosted by the NCSPCA as a service to the public.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
Katie Schumacher, author & founder of the Don’t Press Send campaign was at Oceanside High School to discuss the importance of creating a kinder, safer cyber community.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
Receive free assistance through the Nassau County Bar Association’s seminar, “US Citizenship Interview Demonstration,” on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR October 09, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issues a statement on the LIRR train derailment incident in New Hyde Park where approximately 600 passengers were on board.
By Long Island News & PR October 08, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York will be dispatching emergency management personnel to help Florida recover in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
By Long Island News & PR October 08, 2016
Missing Persons Squad detectives are investigating a missing juvenile from Syosset that occurred on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 8:48 pm.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
Comments will now be accepted through November 11, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
A New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Collin Longstreet; age 56; from Huntington Station, NY.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
The Bavarian 5 Pound Food Challenge involves a foot high sandwich with sauerbraten, bratwurst, sausage and red cabbage on pretzel bread with mustard.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a health alert today on New York’s shortage of registered organ donors to mark Organ Donor Enrollment Day.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is clanging the alarm with the message, “Don’t wait – check the date!”
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
The Gurwin Walk of Ages annual fundraiser and Family Fun Day is set for Sunday, October 23, 2016 on the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center campus in Commack.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
The Gabreski Air National Guard Base Site (#152148) (Southampton, Suffolk County) has been added to the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
Dixie, a dog rescued from the Thailand dog meat trade, found a champion of her cause in the Kent Animal Shelter and has now found a loving home.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
David Striffler of Brew Cheese has earned the distinguished title of ACS Certified Cheese Professional® and is one of only two Cheesemongers in all of Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $9.5 million in federal funding has been awarded to 39 organizations to assist New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits.
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