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By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest today of a former Queens school dean who allegedly filed an application with the Uniondale Union Free School District (Uniondale UFSD) that contained false information ...
By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the upcoming fall pheasant hunting season, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.
By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Copiague Harbor Beach Club Beach, in the Town of Babylon, is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Shellfish harvesting areas in several Towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
In conjunction with the Hagerman Fire District, H2M architects + engineers were honored to be present at the unveiling of the Hagerman Fire Department 9/11 memorial.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and historic sites.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Severe weather is a regular occurrence in the northeast United States, particularly over recent years. During National Preparedness Month in September, National Grid continues its efforts to improve emergency plans and encourages customers to do ...
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 15 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York as a result of START-UP NY, the innovative program that establishes tax-free areas associated with colleges and ...
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin today announced $2,486,087 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for Francis S. Gabreski Airport.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Governor Cuomo issued a consumer alert advising New Yorkers to exercise caution when making used car purchases from private sellers over the internet following an increase in the number of complaints about online used car ...
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
The New York Islanders will bring the “Best Seats in Hockey” experience to MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn with a unique display of Barclays Center front row glass seats Thursday, September 17.
By Andrew Cohen September 16, 2015
MTA workers are re-railing the derailed freight cars and repairing and rebuilding sections of hundreds of feet of track after Monday's derailment between Hicksville and Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is taking on a new challenge: cancer. More and more firefighters are being diagnosed with cancer, and recent medical studies have demonstrated that firefighters are ...
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
On September 1st, 2015 Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages led a tour, through the 22nd Assembly District, for New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.
By Allison Gayne September 16, 2015
ACLD raises nearly $95,000 and honors Jean-Pierre Lardoux of Plainview-based Fusion Architecture, PLLC at 2015 Golf Outing.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of New York State’s Excelsior Conservation Corps, a new AmeriCorps environmental education and stewardship program for 18 to 25 year olds.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
The Suffolk County Police Impound Section will be holding a vehicle auction on September 19 at 9 a.m. at the department’s impound yard, located 110 Old Country Road in Westhampton.
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the selection of 80 educators from across the state to join the New York State Master Teacher Program.
By Long Island News & PR September 15, 2015
Because of a freight train that derailed west of Hicksville Station this afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road is advising customers to anticipate delays and cancelations during today’s P.M. rush hour.
By Long Island News & PR September 15, 2015
North Shore Animal League America and Canine Company will join forces on Saturday, Sept. 26 to bring a combined adoption day and pet funfest to Bloomingdale’s Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City.
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