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By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
The MTA Long Island Rail Road is holding its first round of public meetings this week on the LIRR Expansion Project, which will improve efficiency and safety for commuters and residents on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
Brentwood, Long Island native and co-Founder of the legendary rap group, EPMD, will be honored at the 3rd Annual "Walking Towards A Brighter Future" 8K Walk-A-Thon for his involvement in mentorship to middle school children ...
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
Coast Guard units in the Tri-State area will welcome the 2016 boating season by participating in National Safe Boating Week, which begins Saturday and runs through May 27.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) celebrated Green Your Commute Day by reducing emissions and announcing projects that will make it easier for staff to green their commutes in the future.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and local environmental activists gathered today to announce a less costly plan toward achieving the benefits of an ocean outfall pipe for treated effluent at the Bay Park Wastewater ...
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
In preparation for what many have forecasted to be a potentially busy hurricane season, PSEG Long Island hosted its annual hurricane preparedness drill yesterday.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
New York State Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard A. Zucker today declared influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hire more than 750 additional officers to help alleviate wait times this summer traveling season.
By Long Island News & PR May 22, 2016
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA removed a Capuchin Monkey from a home in Brentwood.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2016
Missing Person Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile from Hempstead that occurred on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2:30 pm.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2016
The Missing Persons Squad reports a Missing Juvenile which occurred on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Roosevelt.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2016
The Missing Persons Squad reports a Missing Juvenile which occurred Friday, May 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2016
Suffolk County Police today arrested a man for selling drugs near an elementary school in Patchogue.
By Allison Gayne May 21, 2016
LI children with special needs showcased athleticism and abilities while learning socialization and sportsmanship as they competed in the 2016 NCPAL Special Olympics NY Basketball Tournament.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) Foundation is sponsoring a car seat drive for 152 families in the Roosevelt community thanks to a donation of car seats by the Toys of Hope Children's Charity.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Acting Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a statement regarding the EPA's issuance of lifetime advisory levels for PFOA and PFOS.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
The American Merchant Marine Museum, on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), will open a new exhibit, "How to Abandon Ship: The Sinking of the SS Robin Moor, 1941," today.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
Newest CAP Cadets Accelerate Training to their First Promotion
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
The Empire State Building, in partnership with FOX Sports, will celebrate Major League Soccer’s Rivalry Week match between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls by illuminating its world-famous tower lights in ...
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of two Hauppauge men on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:42 pm in Syosset.
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