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By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2016
PSEG Long Island is continuing and expanding FEMA reliability projects.
By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2016
Standing at United Cerebral Palsy in Utica, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on Congress to pass the Disability Integration Act. Schumer explained that this new legislation will help individuals with disabilities live ...
By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a settlement with Uber that requires the company to adopt leading data security protection practices to protect its riders’ personal information.
By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2016
As part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) aggressive efforts to combat the spread of the invasive Southern Pine Beetle (SPB), DEC is offering the first ever opportunity on Long Island ...
By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2016
At the January 4th Organizational Meeting, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) joined his colleagues in taking the Oath of Office.
By WFSD News January 07, 2016
Shannon Beattie, a senior at William Floyd High School, was named one of 300 semifinalists from across the nation in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition.
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weekend of programs in celebration of his life.
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2016
Governor Cuomo unveiled the sixth signature proposal of his 2016 agenda: transform Penn Station and the historic James A. Farley Post Office into a world-class transportation hub.
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2016
To help save lives and combat the Heroin epidemic, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and County Legislators Donald Mackenzie and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton join with North Shore School District officials to host a free Overdose ...
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2016
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the fourth signature proposal of his 2016 agenda: a series of investments and initiatives designed to continue growing the economy and building stronger, more vibrant communities across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Today, Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) announced that he will not seek reelection this November.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will enable them to manage their diabetes.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Veterans Services Agency (VSA) today announced a new pilot program in conjunction with the Northport VA Medical Center’s Veterans Outreach Program to provide veterans with ...
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) recently attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Troop 175’s Justin Leeb.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice today released a statement expressing her opposition to plans for an electronic gaming parlor at Belmont Park.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Governor Cuomo unveiled the third signature proposal of his 2016 agenda – a number of initiatives to bolster New York’s legacy of environmental protection.
By Long Island News & PR January 06, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the second signature proposal of his 2016 agenda: a comprehensive plan to transform and expand vital infrastructure downstate and make critical investments in the region.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released a statement on President Obama’s executive orders on gun control.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the recently passed tax “extenders package,” the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, includes an extension of the “mass transit tax benefit,” which would provide ...
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
East End Arts is proud to announce a new addition to their staff: Sheree M.C. Elder, new Events Coordinator.
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