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If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
What can you can do to help ensure that your kids are safe when they are using the Internet this school year.
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2016
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
By Long Island News & PR August 30, 2016
Dixie, one of several dogs sent from Thailand by the SOI Dog Foundation, arrived at JFK Airport on Saturday night.
By Long Island News & PR August 29, 2016
The initiative promotes cyber citizenship by teaching students how to recognize and respond to online dangers through a series of interactive activities.
By Long Island News & PR August 26, 2016
The Justice Department’s Community Relations Service (CRS) today released a new training video to help in interactions with members of the transgender community.
By Long Island News & PR August 24, 2016
The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks.
By Long Island News & PR August 24, 2016
When a call went out to help the SOI or “street dogs” of Thailand, Kent Animal Shelter was there to help.
By Long Island News & PR August 23, 2016
The scammer calls the victim to advise that he or she has missed federal jury duty, but can avoid arrest by paying a fine immediately.
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
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 Long Island News & PR August 17, 2016
Webinar showcasing innovative community-level initiatives that help reduce the urban heat island effect.
By Kelly Tenny August 13, 2016
Commemorate and honor the many lives lost on September 11th, 2001 at a 9/11 memorial event on Long Island, NY.
By Long Island News & PR August 12, 2016
As parents and caregivers fill out a multitude of forms at the start of the school year, they may have questions about some requirements, including the vaccine schedule.
By Long Island News & PR August 10, 2016
The Department of Justice today published a final rule expanding the ability of victim serving agencies and organizations across the nation.
By Long Island News & PR August 08, 2016
The medical world may be one step closer to an affordable, effective therapeutic vaccine for hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a new study.
By Long Island News & PR August 08, 2016
Campaign to increase awareness of the IC3 as a reliable and convenient reporting mechanism to submit information on suspected Internet crime activity to the FBI.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2016
The custom plates, which allow fans to display their excitement for the Olympic Games and its athletes, are available to order on DMV’s website.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2016
Governor Cuomo: "At this year’s Summer Games in Rio, 30 world-class participants from across this great state will be competing."
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2016
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that the VCF is once again accepting new claims using a new claim form.