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By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2016
New legislation would prohibit smoking, traditional and e-cigarettes, on athletic fields across the Town of Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new series of aggressive enforcement actions to combat the illegal sale of K2 and other synthetic drugs.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Governor Cuomo: "New York stands united with France and all our allies in the face of terror."
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances involving a West Babylon teen who was reported missing this month and may need medication.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Lake Ronkonkoma, in the town of Islip, is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
The nation's largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Long Island is under consideration.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Lee Kolinsky and Michael Riccio, both of Bellmore, NY have their debut film Stand Up Guy showing at the Long Island International Film Expo on Thursday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m.
By Michael Adams July 14, 2016
Long Island socialites and celebrities gathered on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bay Street Theater.
By Phil Andrews July 14, 2016
Event helps the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to raise donations and awareness of the impact of diabetes as well as spread the word on how to lead a healthier life.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an armed robbery in which a cell phone was stolen from a Pokemon Go player.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Hunger prevents millions of Americans from living healthy, productive lives.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
On Sunday, July 10th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe to celebrate Nikola Tesla’s 160th birthday.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
The 2016 “Lead by Example” Summer Internship Program was kicked-off at the Northport Historical Society last week.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
State Parks announced that New York State will provide free Learn-to-Swim programs to approximately 3,000 children this summer.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
In light of recent events in Dallas and around the country, Rabbi Yakov Saacks, Director of The Chai Center in Dix Hills, wants to encourage peace in the community.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
On Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th, The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation hosted the “Dog Days of Summer” Party at addō in Sag Harbor.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an additional $30 million in funding for the successful Urban Youth Jobs Program.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2016
If 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 July 14, 2016
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos reported that the County’s 2016 mid-year sales tax receipts increased 1.7% year-to-date compared to the same period in 2015.