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By Long Island News & PR March 03, 2016
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which an Oakdale woman was kidnapped by her former boyfriend who was subsequently taken into custody in Georgia later that day.
By Long Island News & PR February 26, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) of 59 percent this season.
By Long Island News & PR February 23, 2016
Hamlin finishes 4th overall, Britcher 5th, Mortensen/Terdiman 5th.
By Long Island News & PR February 23, 2016
New System Solidifies New York as National Leader in Use of Facial Recognition Technology, Further Protecting New Yorkers from High-Risk Drivers and Fraud.
By Long Island News & PR February 22, 2016
Fundraising event brings luge and lacrosse to Olympic Sports Complex
By Long Island News & PR February 19, 2016
Did you get enough sleep last night? 35% of U.S. adults are not getting the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2016
Nearly $77M allocated to New York State and more than $178M to NYC-area for terrorism prevention, preparedness and response activities.
By Long Island News & PR February 17, 2016
Suffolk County Community College Professor of Physical Sciences Scott Mandia, of Miller Place, recently met with U.S. Representative Lee Zeldi in Washington, D.C. as part of the 2016 Climate Science Day on The Hill.
By Long Island News & PR February 16, 2016
Dept. of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program Provides Critical Funding To Terror-Target Cities, With High Proportions Going To New York; Programs Funds Key Tools To Keep NYPD A Step Ahead Of Terrorists
By Long Island News & PR February 15, 2016
Ad highlights former federal prosecutor’s record of reform, commitment to rooting out government corruption.
By Long Island News & PR February 15, 2016
Installing Zika Czar Before U.S. Mosquito Season Takes Hold Would Strengthen U.S. Response; Whether It’s NYC Residents, Pregnant Women Or Travelers Abroad, Zika Threat Behooves U.S. To Plan Accordingly.
By Long Island News & PR February 12, 2016
State Regulation Requires Unvaccinated Health Care Workers to Wear Masks
By Long Island News & PR February 08, 2016
West 8th, Mazdzer 11th in singles & rank 7th and 3rd overall, respectively.
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as Representatives Brian Higgins, Louise Slaughter, Chris Collins and Tom Reed joined together in Washington, D.C., with the families of Flight 3407, to kick ...
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today pushed a three-point federal plan aimed at containing the Zika virus outbreak that has already affected thirty people in the United States, including at least five in New York.
By Long Island News & PR February 01, 2016
The United States departed the luge World Championships on Sunday in Bavaria with three fourth place finishes after Chris Mazdzer’s second fourth of the weekend.
By Long Island News & PR January 31, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, member of the Judiciary Committee, announced the “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act,” (JASTA) today passed out of the Senate Judiciary committee.
By Long Island News & PR January 29, 2016
CDC has issued a travel alert for people traveling to regions and countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, ...
By Kelly Tenny January 24, 2016
Take a peek at what Monday morning will have in store for Long Islanders after immense snowfall this weekend.
By Brian Re January 22, 2016
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Long Island, which will be in effect from 4 AM on Saturday until 12 PM on Sunday.