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By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta is most appreciative of the support he received from the residents who donated to his pet food drive to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry at Long Island Cares.
By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as spring temperatures approach and coyotes increase foraging.
By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (Elmont-D) announced April’s Good Samaritan of the Month, Elmont Memorial High School student Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna.
By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
PSEG Long Island today released the Power Supply Charge for May. Effective tomorrow, the Power Supply Charge will be 6.2559 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).
By Long Island News & PR May 02, 2016
Fourth Squad detectives report the details of a serious auto accident that occurred in Island Park on Saturday, 04/30/16 at 9:55 P.M.
By Long Island News & PR May 01, 2016
On December 15, 2015, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services issued an advisory to residents to take precautions before recreating on the tidal portion of the Peconic River (east of Grangebel Park) due to ...
By Long Island News & PR May 01, 2016
Results of water sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Wickapogue Pond in Southampton, NY.
By Long Island News & PR May 01, 2016
Coast Guard and local first responders respond to a boat fire near Great Neck Creek, in Long Island, New York, Saturday.
By Chris Boyle April 29, 2016
Held on April 21 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, the event combined education, information, and support for the Long Island business community.
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
In an effort to promote public safety, County Executive Mangano and Nassau County Police Department Acting Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter have announced security measures for the 2016 Long Island Marathon.
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
Pitch Island, the latest Technology Island initiative, will be held at the Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center on April 30th from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter want to alert the public that there has been an increase in larcenies from autos throughout Nassau County.
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
National Grid partnered with the Town of Huntington for Earth Day to transform the Gateway Community Garden in Huntington Station.
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation-Long Island Region is pleased to announce that Hempstead Lake State Park will be hosting the Open Tennis Tournament along with Natural Heritage Trust and ...
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta praised Thomas McGee and George Gonatas, whom he coached in the Kings Park Soccer League when they were younger, for achieving the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.
By Allison Matos April 29, 2016
There's never a shortage of adorable animals available for adoption on Long Island. This week it's my pleasure to introduce you to Buttercup, Nosey and Laya!
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
PSEG Long Island customers in Brookhaven will continue to see crews in their neighborhood as two additional circuits are being added to ongoing FEMA reliability work. PSEG Long Island is adding additional circuit reliability work ...
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he would propose legislation in Albany to address the rampant illegal use of automated software, or “bots,” to purchase tickets to popular concerts, sporting events, and other ...
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that his new legislation, which would help school districts across New York State test their drinking water for potential lead contamination, has been included in the must-pass Water ...
By Long Island News & PR April 29, 2016
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin J, McCaffrey and the Republican Caucus held a press conference at the William Rogers Building to announce their opposition to the recently proposed Bellone Water Tax.