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By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
A celebration honoring the Hempstead Lake State Park hand-carved wooden carousel will take place on August 13, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Daylong celebration to include charity challenge, free bowling, giveaways, and food and drink specials at all AMF Bowling centers nationwide.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
The nominations build on Governor Cuomo’s commitment to recognizing New York State’s diverse history.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
DEC and Commissioner Basil Seggos are encouraging New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys this summer.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
The mural will include all 151 first generation Pokémon.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for 1,025 new and redesigned subway cars.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
The Over 50 Fair, in its seventh year, continues to offer terrific opportunities year after year.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Effective August 1, 2016, the current Living Wage rate for employees of vendors with County service contracts will increase to $15.78 per hour.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Toni Braxton will bring her North American tour to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Thursday, November 10th.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
NYS challenges the blatantly discriminatory North Carolina law that limits the ability of cities and localities to protect the rights of transgender and non-gender-conforming people.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2016
The law requires that consumers have an opportunity to dispute damage fees before they are assessed. Zipcar charged some consumers damage fees in violation of the law.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach, in the town of Islip, and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
DEC Environmental Conservation Officers seized more than 1,100 pounds of undersized lobsters from Price Chopper in three different inspections over the last four months.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a missing juvenile that occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 5:50 A.M. in Hempstead.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of regulations for the Atlantic Ocean surfclam fishery.
By Christian Abbatecola July 28, 2016
The Perseids are set to peak between August 11th and August 12th this year.
By Chris Boyle July 28, 2016
Smith, a Certified Google Adwords Professional, brings years of experience to Long Island Media’s new Pay-Per-Click Marketing Department
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Senator Todd Kaminsky has organized a Back to School Supply Drive to prepare students who may not have access to necessary supplies for the first day of school.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2016
Residents who use tobacco encouraged to obtain help through Suffolk County's “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program.