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By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New York tax preparers and human resources professionals of new scams aimed at stealing confidential client and employee information.
By Chris Boyle February 17, 2017
Hall speaks of massive changes in store for the Nassau County municipality.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced she is accepting nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards in honor of Women’s History Month.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Governor Cuomo directed the DEC to undertake an immediate engineering investigation to expedite containment of the groundwater plumes contaminated in Nassau County.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found in December 2016.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda E. McMahon as the 25th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
The New York State Gaming Commission today announced significant, nation-leading action in addressing the presence of the alkaloid glaucine in the urine and plasma of race horses.
By WFSD News February 17, 2017
Students in Michael Beirne’s sixth-grade social studies classes at William Paca Middle School created projects to highlight African Americans who made their mark on history.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
The Village of Hempstead recently joined the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their 3rd Annual Empowerment Luncheon, a day geared toward supporting youth education.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced an expansion of the first-ever Energy Affordability Policy, which will provide nearly two million low-income New Yorkers with direct energy-cost relief each year.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
South Korean Olympic organizers and USA Luge hit it off immediately.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Regulation to protect New York’s financial services industry and consumers from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks. It'll take effect on March 1, 2017.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
Kaminsky and Brooks joined by Senate Democratic leadership to unveil water quality report and bills.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region, is requesting proposals to provide programs at the Bandshell at Jones Beach State Park.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2017
New Yorkers encouraged to test their Internet speeds and submit the results as part of an ongoing investigation into whether or not Internet service providers are delivering on the speeds and services promised.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2017
Suffolk Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced today that the Department of Health Services will conduct enhanced rabies surveillance in northern parts of the Town of Brookhaven.
By Christian Abbatecola February 16, 2017
Political discussions can quickly become impolite in a heated environment, but it is important to realize how such arguments can impact interpersonal relationships.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2017
On February 15, award-winning journalist Eric Westervelt visited Harbor Country Day School to share his thoughts about the state of education today.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2017
February is typically one of the coldest months of the year on LI, bringing snow, biting winds and frigid temperatures. But, there are ways to help save energy and money at home.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2017
The Village of Hempstead celebrated Juan Juarbe’s confirmation as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America as part of its dedication to supporting youth in the community.