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By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
f weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Reality game presents serious, real world dangers with strangers young players may cross paths with, including sexual predators.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to take immediate steps to lower electricity usage in New York State due persistent high temperatures and humidity.
By divorceattorney August 12, 2016
Pets should be kept indoors during times of excessive heat.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
All children entering 7th and 12th grade in New York State this fall must have the meningococcal vaccine by September 1, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) is investigating a case of Hepatitis A virus in an individual who worked at the restaurant Trento in Farmingdale, NY.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
To date this year, 57 Culex pipiens-restuans mosquito samples and six birds have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Local children from the Three Village area (Stony Brook- Setauket) gear up for their annual lemonade stand!
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
As parents and caregivers fill out a multitude of forms at the start of the school year, they may have questions about some requirements, including the vaccine schedule.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
A 2011 Babylon High School graduate and Babylon, NY native participates in the lengthy and rigorous training process that transforms new U.S. Navy Officers into Naval Aviators.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Bank of America today announced $245,000 in grants to be distributed to 10 nonprofits working to increase access to affordable housing and support neighborhood revitalization.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Port Rowing welcomes Michiel Bartman as the new Head Coach and Director of Rowing.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Wilder Vladimir Merelan, of West Hempstead, 29, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $733,999 in restitution.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
During the steamy “dog days” of August, it is important to remember that trout and salmon experience serious physical stress.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Over 40 puppies and dogs rescued from Arkansas will be arriving in Port Washington on Friday, August 12th around 12 pm.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
Given the current spike in oppressive heat and humidity, extended hours for swimming facilities will begin today and continue through Sunday, August 14.
By Chris Boyle August 11, 2016
Outspoken Suffolk County resident collecting signatures to support a run for NYS Senate District 2 at 7-Eleven at 454 Veterans Highway and Harned Road in Commack this Friday, August 12
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2016
Shellfish harvesting areas in two towns in eastern Suffolk County have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting.
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2016
Nationwide, every six minutes, someone damages an underground utility line because of digging without first calling 811, according to the Common Ground Alliance.
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2016
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