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Raising a family in New York has its own set of advantages and trials, and our Family & Parenting section can help to provide you with tips and tricks from other local Long Island parents. From keeping the kids quiet on long car rides, to the best recreation spots, we've got you covered with insights on the topics that matter most to parents.
By Debbi Spiegel March 08, 2013
It’s time to celebrate our magnificent feminine strength, power and beauty!
By Vickie Moller March 05, 2013
In efforts to ensure the safety of our children while riding on school buses, the New York State Senate passes legislation Monday toughening restrictions on school bus drivers and monitors.
By Robert Ottone March 04, 2013
A child born with the virus that causes AIDS has apparently been cured in Mississippi.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 02, 2013
Numerous OB/GYN offices are reporting an increase of 10-30% in pregnancies that occurred during Hurricane Sandy.
By Debbi Spiegel March 01, 2013
Eating fruits and veggies in a variety of colors not only provides eye candy for your kids but also gives them a broad range of nutrients.
By Debbi Spiegel February 26, 2013
Dr. Seuss published 46 children's books. Celebrate his birthday by reading.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 22, 2013
Robert Sand of Syosset owes his ex-wives $1.2 million in child support for his three children.
By Vickie Moller February 22, 2013
One day following President Obama's State of the Union address outlining a series of bold proposals to strengthen the middle class and increase access to high-quality education, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the ...
By Long Island News & PR February 22, 2013
Ringling Bros.® Presents Built To Amaze! a Circus Spectacular Extraordinarily Engineered by The Greatest Show On Earth®
By Debbi Spiegel February 22, 2013
Maple sugaring is the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup.
By Vickie Moller February 21, 2013
Abrakadoodle is an award-winning mobile art education program that has offered innovative art programs to children all across the country since 2003.
By Robert Ottone February 20, 2013
Rob takes an editorial stance on distracted driving after a personal experience.
By Debbi Spiegel February 16, 2013
Celebrate two of the greatest American Presidents.
By Debbi Spiegel February 15, 2013
The sad reality of life on our Island this week, really did me in!
By Debbi Spiegel February 08, 2013
Snow-day activities that will bust boredom and sneak in some invaluable family bonding.
By Robert Ottone February 02, 2013
New information emerges in the form of an email exchange between former NCPD deputy commissioner William Flanagan and police contributor Gary Parker.
By Debbi Spiegel February 01, 2013
A walk down memory lane with lifelong friends.
By Robert Ottone January 29, 2013
As the father of a six year old boy killed in the Sandy Hook massacre spoke of the need for assault weapons, gun enthusiasts heckled from the gallery.
By Robert Ottone January 26, 2013
16-year old Steven Taggert of Islip has been charged with a felony for threatening to blow up a rival school's gym.
By Debbi Spiegel January 25, 2013
Using coupons has evolved from just clipping from the Sunday newspaper inserts.
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