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By Long Island News & PR November 13, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today vetoed the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port, citing security and economic concerns along with the potential to negatively impact off-shore wind development.
By Legislator Anker's Office November 12, 2015
During the month of November, we take pride in honoring our veterans. On Friday, November 6th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the students and administrators of the Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School to honor ...
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA) approval of an economic development compact for a proposed $77 million transit-oriented apartment project in downtown Mineola.
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano presented Board Members and volunteers of Rock Out Cures (ROC), Inc. with Citations for their ongoing charitable work.
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
With the holiday shopping season upon us, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and County Clerk Maureen O’Connell today joined with Julie Marchesella, President of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, and small business ...
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
MTA officials began the process of breaking through the floor of Grand Central Terminal today, marking the start of construction on one of several access points that will connect Grand Central Terminal to a huge ...
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced households that need help paying their heating bills this winter can begin applying for assistance from the Home Energy Assistance Program on Monday, November 16.
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his administration is raising the minimum wage for state workers to $15 an hour.
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
New Long Island Rail Road timetables will go into effect on Monday, November 16 with the promise of extra service to meet greater travel demands during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year celebrations.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
The Suffolk County Police Department Property Section will hold a property auction on November 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Property Section Building, located next to Police Headquarters, 30 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank.
By Kelly Tenny November 11, 2015
Listen to Long Islander Viktor Kiraly belt it out, and duke it out, tonight on The Voice!
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
On October 29, the winners of Canstruction® Long Island 2015’s annual design competition were announced at its awards reception held at RXR Plaza in Uniondale.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
100 parents and kids, ranging in age from 4 to 17, gather at UJA-Federation of New York’s Long Island office with baskets that will provide Thanksgiving dinners for at least 250 needy families.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Nassau County Local Economic Assistance Corporation's (NCLEAC) approval of bond financing that will allow Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale to acquire an interest in an ...
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay welcomed members of the 106th Rescue Wing of the Air National Guard, the Patriot Guard, veterans and active duty military to the College's Ammerman Campus in ...
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2015
PSEG Long Island is expanding current circuit reliability work in the Town of Riverhead. The utility is adding additional work locations to better improve the reliability of the electric grid for its local customers.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show is back for 2015! Now in its 12th dazzling year, visitors can drive a mile-long trail filled with beautiful holiday vignettes and displays in the picturesque woodlands ...
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez met today with local labor leaders and elected officials at the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant to discuss the importance of apprenticeship programs.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
On October 26, 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky’s legislation granting certain benefits and honoraria to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), which they have never before received.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately investigate a new potentially dangerous product that is hitting store shelves: caffeinated peanut butter.
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