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By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
Freshwater fishing in New York State kicks off May 7 with the opening of the fishing seasons for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner ...
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
Highlighting a spring of incredible progress for Long Island’s hometown soccer club, the Rough Riders are proud to announce the hiring of Gerry Lucey after last week’s publication of the PDL affiliation with New York ...
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced that the state held its first-ever motorcycle safety fair at Albany's Empire State Plaza Concourse, which included hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and information to keep ...
By WFSD News May 06, 2016
William Floyd Middle School art students, under the direction of art teacher Timothy Kosta, created a mural to hang above the recently opened William Floyd Middle School Food Pantry.
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
On the heels of the military announcing plans to recruit women for combat roles, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) today honored nine women veterans and an ...
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced major steps forward for the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project, including a continued commitment to community outreach by holding four public meetings, expedited modifications to all train crossings ...
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Suffolk County Community College’s Women’s Softball is on a 25 game win streak in and first in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region XV.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Senator Martins visited HMTC for a tour of the museum.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today joined with Nassau County Public High School Athletic Association in announcing the establishment of a Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame (HOF) and its second class ...
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
On Saturday, May 7 residents will be given a unique chance to tour a modern wastewater treatment plant in Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
The Missing Person Squad is investigating a missing juvenile that occurred in North Bellmore on Wednesday, 05/04/16 at 10:45 A.M.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
The Missing Person Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 6:00 am in Hempstead.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
To keep teens and drivers safe this prom season, the Community Ambulance Company is implementing a prevention program to offer free prom and banquet transportation to those students from the Bayport, Connetquot and Sayville School ...
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
PSEG Long Island is committed to helping small businesses and the local economy thrive. As the country comes together to celebrate National Small Business Week, the utility is proud to promote the wide array of ...
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Under the leadership of officers from four of the largest fire service organizations in New York State, volunteer and career firefighters descended on the Capitol today for their annual “Government Affairs Day,” meeting with their ...
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016, County Executive Steve Bellone, Police Commissioner Timothy Sini, and representatives of Mothers Against Drunk Driving presided over the STOP-DWI TOP COP AWARD ceremony at the Suffolk County Police Academy.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing legislation to bring more aggressive enforcement tools, tougher penalties and greater transparency to the oversight of child care programs throughout the state.
By Long Island News & PR May 05, 2016
Deaths associated with hepatitis C reached an all-time high of 19,659 in 2014, according to new surveillance data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
By Long Island News & PR May 04, 2016
Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section officers dismantled an industrial meat grinder after a man’s hand became lodged in the apparatus.
By Long Island News & PR May 04, 2016
On Tuesday, April 26, the Green Vale School Voices, an elite choral group, under the direction of music teacher Jessica Chen, performed the National Anthem prior to the New York Mets hosting the Cincinnati Reds ...