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By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) today announced he will fight efforts to cut essential aid to Long Island libraries.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
The Long Island volunteer committee attended The Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference from Friday, February 3rd through Sunday, February 5th at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Long Island MacArthur Airport hosted a Meet the Artists reception to honor special needs artists from Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) who have their mixed media constructions exhibited at the airport.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced that members of the NY Democratic Congressional Delegation endorsed his first-in-the-nation plan to make college tuition-free for NY’s working- and middle-class families.
By Chris Boyle February 28, 2017
First-ever BOOM Expo features networking opportunities and informational conferences that can assist business owners and professionals to develop and grow.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Republican candidate Ray Perini outlined his plan for reforming the embattled Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office last Tuesday night in a wide-ranging interview with Phil Jusino on the internet radio “Standing on Principal.”
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
NYS Senator Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County) today in a letter called on the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) and its NY Rising Housing Recovery Program to extend the March 1 deadline for applicants.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
On Sunday, February 26, 2017, at approximately 11:43 am, the NYS Police working in conjunction with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single engine plane crash at Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, NY.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Queens, Long Island) released a statement after hearing about the bomb threat and evacuation at the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center in Plainview.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2017
Governor Cuomo: "Today we witnessed another round of bomb threats, this time directed at Jewish Community Centers in Tarrytown, Staten Island, New Rochelle, and Plainview...."
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
Police will be closely monitoring places of worship in light of recent local and national threats.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini and Chief of Department Cameron issued a statement regarding threats to Jewish institutions today.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
The USA Luge doubles team of Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman concluded the Viessmann World Cup season Saturday with a silver medal in Altenberg, Germany and finished in third place in the overall tour standings.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Police PBA President James McDermott will honor two Nassau County police officers for their bravery and heroism.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
In light of recent federal immigration-related actions, guidance reminds districts of their duty to uphold the rights of immigrant students and safeguard student data.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
New York State Senator Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County) yesterday hosted his 5th Annual Black History Month Awards Celebration at the Bay Shore – Brightwaters Public Library.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
A Centereach High School graduate and Centereach, N.Y. native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CSFWP).
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
The unofficial start of the season in Montauk comes on Sunday, March 26, with the Montauk Friends of Erin 55th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
The communities of Miller Place and Rocky Point, along with the neighboring hamlets of Brookhaven's North Shore, are gearing up for an annual rite of Spring.
By Long Island News & PR February 27, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced the NYS Food Laboratory has increased testing of food and beverage samples for health hazards, purity and accuracy of labeling by 10 percent.