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By WFSD News January 27, 2017
Thirteen WFHS Business Academy students placed in the top five in their respective competitions at the Future Business Leaders of America District 1S spring meeting.
By Long Island News & PR January 27, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 107,625 Thruway E-ZPass On-The-Go tags were sold in 2016 by retailers across the state.
By Long Island News & PR January 27, 2017
U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice announced that the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,036,342 in federal grant funding to the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Mineola Union Free School District (MUFSD) in New York state has announced that no home work or examinations will be given on the day of Hindu festival of Diwali.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Following news of Robert Barra, Valley Stream Village Clerk's resignation, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos issues a statement.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
The final deadline to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan for 2017 coverage is Tuesday, January 31.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the renewal of permits for technical programs designed to reduce the potential for water pollution on large livestock farms.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Kim Russo, also known as "The Happy Medium" has been able to see the world of spirit since the young age of nine.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order regarding “sanctuary cities.”
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
The opening of the application period for the cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in NY has begun.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
New York State Parks announced it is building the first vacation cabins and cottages at State Parks on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Newly appointed Chairwoman of the Legislature’s Parks and Recreation committee, Leg. Kara Hahn toured the County’s historic Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Board of Trustees of LIPA voted to approve the nation's largest offshore wind farm, and the first offshore wind farm in New York.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Bill comes in response to last year’s discoveries of illegal dumping in West Hills County Park.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
YCA Corp. and its business owner Arie Gal, sued for allegedly scamming new homeowners by charging them excessive fees to enroll in the Basic STAR Exemption Program.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2017
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos has posted a Property Tax Appeals tutorial video to help residents file property tax appeals.
By Long Island News & PR January 25, 2017
LIPA voted today to formally approve the development of New York’s first ever, and the nation’s largest, offshore wind farm, located off the east end of Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR January 25, 2017
Pro Game Athletics is home to 13,000 square foot of indoor work out space including a full 70x100 field and gym for strength and agility classes.
By Long Island News & PR January 25, 2017
Outside the Olympic Winter Games, the annual luge World Championships is the most significant event on the sport’s calendar.
By Long Island News & PR January 25, 2017
The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a missing juvenile that occurred in Hempstead on Tuesday, 01/24/17 at 2:45 P.M.