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By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Coast Guard Station Jones Beach crewmembers assisted in medically evacuating a mariner from a fishing vessel near Jones Inlet, today.
By Chris Boyle May 17, 2016
Residents, lawmakers clash over red light cameras; are they improving safety, or simply generating cash for the county?
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are very pleased to announce the star-studded final lineup for the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking ...
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Earlier this week, the Energy Department announced three new Better Buildings Accelerators and 50 new partners to help the nation seize opportunities to improve critical infrastructure in our communities.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a statement regarding ticket resale legislation.
By Allison Gayne May 17, 2016
New Memory Fitness Center launched by Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation addressing increasing demand for Alzheimer’s programs for individuals & caregivers opens in Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing legislation that would help achieve his goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York State through several new initiatives.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano proudly announces that the NSA and the DHS have designated NYIT as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through academic year 2021.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer: New York City airports are short the necessary number of passenger-screening canines recommended to actually reduce overall wait times and improve security.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Sachem High School East students from Farmingville, New York entertained thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests with their performance at Disney Springs on May 15.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and County Legislator Dennis Dunne, in partnership with the East Meadow Fire Department, will host a free overdose prevention workshop.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today proclaimed the week of May 15-21 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
This evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was presented with the “Champion for Working Families & Children” award by the Paid Family Leave Insurance Campaign of New York State.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that contractors have completed the emergency repair of Robbins Rest on Fire Island to address coastal erosion and improve coastal resiliency in the area.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Acting Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter will hold a solemn memorial ceremony for all deceased members of the Department on Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 11:00 ...
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Should you sleep with your bedroom door opened or closed? It’s a straightforward question, but the answer isn’t quite so clear-cut.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
School districts from across New York State are invited to enroll in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) sponsored by the DEC, Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
On Wednesday, May 11th, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano officially installed nine new Fire Commissioners as well as Incoming Fire Commission Chairman Denis Collins.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Peter King today announced that the $23.7 million Southside Hospital mitigation project in Bayshore has received approval.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Gold Coast Studios to Serve as Home to LI’s First-Ever Live Studio Audience Sitcom
Kelly Tenny
Wendy Lau
Brian Re
Chelsea Triola