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By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
Environmental groups are applauding the Cuomo Administration for announcing that the state will participate in a federal auction to obtain a lease for offshore wind energy development in an area 11 miles off the Rockaways.
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that two design-build contracts have been awarded for work that will significantly advance the LIRR’s Double Track project.
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement after the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) implements a national recall of “Cra-Z-Art” children’s products that his office found to contain high levels of ...
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year when they are struck by vehicles as they migrate to their nesting areas.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano swore in a new class of 154 Nassau County Police Recruits at Police Headquarters in Mineola.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Ongoing rehabilitation of the 150th Street Bridge located east of Jamaica Station, will result in schedule changes for the next 3 weekends for Far Rockaway and West Hempstead Branch customers.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
The competition will be hosted at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park.
By Chris Boyle June 03, 2016
New rules affect salaried employees overtime eligibility for workers nationwide - how will these changes effect Long Island businesses?
By Wendy L June 03, 2016
Dowling College is closing on Monday, June 6. St. Joseph's College in Patchogue will hold a Special Enrollment Day to offer assistance to students left in lurch.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Astoria Bank today announced it will continue its support as the lead sponsor for the Fourth of July Fireworks celebration at Jones Beach.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
The Long Island Comic Con will return to Nassau for the fourth consecutive year, on Friday, June 10th, Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Legislature voted to approve a Local Law requiring professional garment cleaning establishments to post signage indicating the “greenness” of cleaning methods used.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Harborfields High School students recently joined forces with the Booster Club and the PTA Council’s Health & Welfare Committee, to raise funds to benefit the LI Chapter of the Special Olympics.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new I Love NY advertising campaign to promote travel throughout New York State’s 11 vacation regions.
By Don Miller June 03, 2016
Organization given 4-star by national rating agency for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency; cited for 95.9% of expenses going to programs and services.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Help your animal stay safe! Your pet counts on you. Have a plan in place for the hurricane season.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
As PSEG Long Island closes out Electrical Safety Month, the utility is reminding customers to use precautions when decorating with Mylar balloons.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called for an update to the outdated and inflexible regulations around New York’s black sea bass fishing season.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
New York State Assembly voted with overwhelming support for lactation accommodations in New York State airports.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
The U. S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced a proposed lease sale for commercial offshore wind energy off the coast of Long Island by the end of 2016.
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