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By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Syosset man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon that occurred on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:40 am.
By Chris Boyle December 04, 2015
Nassau County beefs up their efforts to combat terrorists and active shooters.
By Chris Boyle December 04, 2015
Nassau County firefighters conduct live residential tree fire to drive home how deadly ignoring basic home safety can be during the holidays.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, in conjunction with the Inc. Village of Port Jefferson, will host the 20th Annual Charles Dickens Festival on from December 5 – 6, 2015, throughout the Village of ...
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
In the spirit of the holidays the Moriches Bay Project has a few "holiday favorite" gift giving ideas that give back to the bays.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report on H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo today announced seven distinctive projects from around the state received 2015 New York State Historic Preservation Awards.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced today the Suffolk County Department of Health Services was awarded $337,000 in grants by the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to bolster the Peconic Estuary Program.
By WFSD News December 04, 2015
As a way to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation’s Armed Forces members and their families on a daily basis, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently welcomed members of the Long Island Blue ...
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Police issued more than 14,000 tickets as a result of increased enforcement efforts this Thanksgiving weekend. The enforcement period kicked off on Wednesday, November 25 and ran ...
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the designation of 11 new Brownfield Opportunity Areas in communities across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced today that the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) has purchased new rifles and is training law enforcement officers with enhanced rifle skills ...
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced “Skate with Santa” will take place at Christopher Morley Park on Saturday, December 12th during the 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. skate session.
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that, following his push, Congress is set to approve the re-authorization of the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank later this week – as a part of the House and Senate ...
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
A year and a half after its successful launch, New York has surpassed 100,000 downloads of the free mobile "New York Fish and Wildlife" application (app), State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil ...
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced more than $3.7 million in grants has been awarded to two dozen public safety agencies across the state to help reduce motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud.
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which services commuters in New York City and Long Island, and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) received more than $75 million in funding 2014. Schumer announced today ...
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
The Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency (CDA) recently completed its third Residential Rehabilitation project, as part of the Village of Hempstead’s ongoing initiative to support senior citizens in the Village.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2015
Suffolk County Police Department has issued a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for Joseph W Massaro; age 23; from Bay Shore.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2015
The Gold Coast International Film Festival is excited to announce the first three of their upcoming films for the Winter 2015 Furman Film Series being held at the Bow Tie Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck ...