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By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, confirmed in Niger Pond in Calverton, Peconic River in Riverhead, and Mecox Bay in Southampton.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
34 mosquito samples collected between August 9 and August 12, 2016 have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
These two high-quality, mixed-use buildings are already at capacity and they’ve celebrated the grand openings of three retailers.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that a crew of 20 employees and volunteers from the NYS DEC are heading to western states to assist in the containment of wildfires.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which begins statewide on August 18 and ends September 5, is carried out with assistance from local law enforcement.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
In order to enter, you must be a resident of the Town, an employee of a business located in the Town or a member of an art organization within the Town.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Niurqui “Nikki” Mariano of Valley Stream, NY, has been appointed Manager of Healthcare Outreach for CaringKind.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.5313-A/A.4990-B) authorizing sixteen and seventeen years olds to make organ donations upon their death.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Inc. magazine has named SUNation to its 35th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages together with representatives from Northwell Health and the New York State Department of Health will host the conference call.
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2016
Airline consumer complaints filed with DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Division during the first six months of this year were down 12.2 percent from the first six months of 2015.
By Allison Gayne August 19, 2016
LI water commissioners are updated on state of the art cybersecurity measures as they apply to the water supply industry and LI suppliers during a recent NSWCA meeting.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York named Frederick Kopf, Ex-Captain of the Baldwin Fire Department, the FASNY 2016 Firefighter of the Year.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which a woman was found dead outside her Cold Spring Harbor home.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application from Syosset Park Development, LLC.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
This legislation would improve the disability benefits for permanently disabled volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS workers.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
This past Saturday, the 18th Legislative District welcomed its newest Eagle Scout, Sean D. Burns of Boy Scout Troop 32 in Greenlawn.
By Long Island News & PR August 18, 2016
The second annual 2016 Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon to support our veterans is on Oct. 30.
By Kali Chan August 18, 2016
The entertainment lineup for the ninth season for one of Long Island’s premier destination for the arts, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, is now available.