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By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing elderly man from Middle Island.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Assembly Member Solages (Elmont-D) partnered with Parks & Trails New York and Valley Stream State Park to host “I Love My Park Day: A Day To Volunteer.”
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is advising that aerial spraying of the pesticide Gypcheck will take place at Bethpage, Heckscher and Connetquot River State Parks on Friday, May 20, ...
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
CN Guidance & Counseling Services has opened a new 21,000-square foot facility in Plainview, Nassau County, expanding the nonprofit’s and region’s capacity to serve individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
With 2 important races this weekends race calendar, Long Island Hurricanes Youth Mountain Bike Program’s elite racing team was pressed to focus either Nassau County’s only Mountian Bike Race or the Prestigious NICA NY Into ...
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Program which recognizes teachers across New York who are successfully preparing a new generation of learners for the future.
By Allison Gayne May 18, 2016
Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation’s recently raised Alzheimer's awareness and $50,000 in support of individuals with Alzheimer's during its Annual Women’s Fashion Show.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele have introduced legislation that would restore transparency, oversight and local control to the operation of LIPA/PSEG-LI.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Today, Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern released his detailed "Seniors and Alzheimer’s Solutions Plan" pledging to advocate for seniors and protect future generations from the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $20 million in federal funding to support the State's efforts to get unemployed New Yorkers back to work.
By Long Island News & PR May 18, 2016
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a husband and wife in Bay Shore this afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
On May 17, Americans and people around the world mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Coast Guard Station Jones Beach crewmembers assisted in medically evacuating a mariner from a fishing vessel near Jones Inlet, today.
By Chris Boyle May 17, 2016
Residents, lawmakers clash over red light cameras; are they improving safety, or simply generating cash for the county?
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are very pleased to announce the star-studded final lineup for the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking ...
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Earlier this week, the Energy Department announced three new Better Buildings Accelerators and 50 new partners to help the nation seize opportunities to improve critical infrastructure in our communities.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a statement regarding ticket resale legislation.
By Allison Gayne May 17, 2016
New Memory Fitness Center launched by Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation addressing increasing demand for Alzheimer’s programs for individuals & caregivers opens in Westbury.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing legislation that would help achieve his goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York State through several new initiatives.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano proudly announces that the NSA and the DHS have designated NYIT as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through academic year 2021.