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By Legislator Anker's Office March 17, 2017
At the General Legislature Meeting on Tuesday, March 7th, Suffolk County Leg. Sarah Anker and Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory honored Vincent Cordiale of Rocky Point for earning the Legislature’s Employee Excellence Award.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm Troy Sica will be awarded the prestigious Eagle Badge with the rank of Eagle Scout.
By WFSD News March 17, 2017
The William Floyd School District is pleased to announce the formation of the William Floyd Learning Center.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre will be accepting Easter candy donations until Friday, April 14th.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
In recognition of The Fresh Air Fund’s 141st summer of bringing together New York City children and volunteer host families in NY, Governor Cuomo has proclaimed March 20th “Fresh Air Fund Day.”
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
LI-Kick comes to Suffolk County in May this year! LI-Kick will run an 8-team kickball league at Heckscher State Park on Wednesday nights starting May 17th.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
In response to both a letter and public questioning from State Senator Todd Kaminsky demanding an overhaul of the Lynbrook LIRR station, LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski stated that nearly $10 million will be spent on ...
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a statement on the proposed federal budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
As reflected by the entries in DEC's Angler Achievement Awards Program, 2016 was another exceptional year for anglers fishing the freshwaters of New York State.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre issued a statement on her vote for the Assembly budget proposal, which raises the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years of age.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) has called for the restoration of $700,000 in funding for Elder Abuse Victims Services in the 2017-2018 New York State Budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced NYS Police, State Liquor Authority, NYS DMV, and local law enforcement launched an enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers during the week of St. Patrick’s Day.
By Chris Boyle March 16, 2017
All previously convicted on Long Island and within New York City of offenses including attempted rape and sexual abuse, Federal officials said.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Hindus have welcomed the reported inclusion of Diwali, most popular of their festival, as holiday by East Williston Union Free School District (EWUFSD) in New York State on its School Calendar for 2017-2018.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the recipients of their first High School Recognition Program honors.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Today, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin rolling back federal clean car standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The 17 th Annual Huntington Tulip Festival will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Heckscher Park in Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The NY Renews coalition issued a statement in response to the New York State Assembly’s strong stand for climate action in their one-house budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The Look Up For Adam Foundation held benefit “Look Up & Rock On” concert on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 89 North for hundreds of Long Island supporters.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
On Mar. 2, ECOs Rob Howe and Mike Unger responded to a location in Freeport at the request of the Nassau County Fire Marshal.