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By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Gold Coast Studios to Serve as Home to LI’s First-Ever Live Studio Audience Sitcom
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
U.S. states and territories can now apply to CDC for funds to fight Zika locally.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter would like to remind motorists that it is important to be cognizant of sharing the road with motorcyclists.
By Long Island News & PR May 15, 2016
In advance of the Board of Regents meeting on Monday, Senator Todd Kaminsky and the Chair of the Assembly Education Subcommittee on Students with Special Needs, Shelley Mayer, sent a letter to New York State ...
By Legislator Anker's Office May 14, 2016
On Saturday, May 7th Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Paws of War at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new location in Nesconset.
By Long Island News & PR May 14, 2016
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that former New York State Senate Majority Leader DEAN SKELOS was sentenced today to five years in prison.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
The New York State Department of Health and the Suffolk County Health Department will hold the state's first county-wide mosquito control day on Saturday, May 14, it was announced today at a press event.
By Don Miller May 13, 2016
NBTY, a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of market-leading vitamins, supplements, and sports and active nutrition products, has donated 421,315 pounds of nutrition bars to Island Harvest Food Bank.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Attention all young filmmakers (grades K-12)! Do you want your film to appear on the big screen in a movie theatre in front of a live film festival audience?
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
The Incorporated Village of South Floral Park will host a celebration honoring members of the Unites States Armed Forces.
By WFSD News May 13, 2016
Seventh-grade students at William Floyd Middle School have been making a difference both in their community and for communities in Africa.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Please be advised of the following Community Events that will be taking place this weekend. These events may cause temporary road closures and/or traffic congestion.
By Legislator Anker's Office May 13, 2016
On Saturday, May 7th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Mount Sinai Volunteer Fire Department at their annual installation dinner at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
On Saturday, April 30th. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano joined with Kristine Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of League of YES (LOY), and players from both the Nassau and Suffolk LOY divisions to celebrate Opening Day ...
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the closing of four new NY Green Bank transactions, which are expected to generate up to $220 million in clean energy projects, including more than 6,200 residential rooftop solar ...
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today announced a 9 percent increase in honey production in 2015, maintaining New York’s status as the top honey producer the Northeast and putting the state in the nationwide top ...
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
NY State of Health, the state's official health plan Marketplace, today announced its Spring/Summer outreach event calendar. Many uninsured New Yorker's can still enroll in coverage.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
MTA Long Island Rail Road President Patrick A. Nowakowski today marked the official start of construction for the $23.9 million modernization of the Long Island Rail Road’s Wantagh Station.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office is offering assistance for individuals and families seeking substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
As the heat index increases so, too, does the demand for air conditioning in homes across Long Island and in the Rockaways.