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By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2015
Citing media coverage of several recent fire incidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a series of safety tips urging hover board owners to read product guidelines and be aware of potential fire ...
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2015
The holiday season has begun to bustle! People are celebrating, decorating with lights, putting up Christmas trees, lighting candles and preparing special meals. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) would like ...
By Wendy L December 16, 2015
The fight to reauthorize funds for 9/11 survivors by extending the James L. Zadroga 9-11 Health & Compensation Act (a.k.a. Zadroga Act) is expected to pass later this week after a long fight.
By Kelly Tenny December 16, 2015
Check to see if any of these potentially dangerous toys are on your child’s wish list this year!
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
Whitepages, the leading source of contact information in North America, today released its annual “State of the Unwanted Call” report which reveals a 55 percent increase in fraudulent scam calls in 2015 versus 2014, along ...
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.
By Long Island News & PR December 14, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a push to prevent known or suspected terrorists from purchasing guns in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR December 13, 2015
Summer Britcher rode the momentum from a bronze medal on one home track, to a gold medal on another Friday night as USA Luge placed 1-2 in a Viessmann World Cup women’s singles race in ...
By Long Island News & PR December 07, 2015
After seven top 10 results in last week’s Viessmann World Cup opener, the United States Luge Team jump-started its season Friday in Lake Placid when Chris Mazdzer won his first career men’s singles race. Tucker ...
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo today announced seven distinctive projects from around the state received 2015 New York State Historic Preservation Awards.
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo releases a statement on the shooting in San Bernardino, CA.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2015
USA Luge finished fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth in a pair of races on the first day of the World Cup season Saturday in Igls, Austria.
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
Live web streaming and 7 hours of luge action on NBCSN on tap for this season.
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
The President celebrated the 68th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflected upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wishes American families a warm, safe, and healthy holiday.
By Kelly Tenny November 25, 2015
Leave those gloves, hats and winter coats at home - it’s going to be a warm Thanksgiving!
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
AccuWeather reports a after a chilly Thanksgiving in 2014, warm conditions will surge across the Northeast in time for the holiday this year.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2015
AccuWeather reports as millions of people take to the roads and skies during the week of Thanksgiving, a storm will impact travel in the West, while mild weather continues in much of the East.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2015
A beautiful crisp fall weekend met the athletes and spectators at the USA Luge Senior National Championship on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 at Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2015
The President issues a statement on the situation in Paris following attacks.
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2015
Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President James Carver wishes today to reassure hundreds of worried callers that about 30 officers currently visiting France as members of the Holy Name Society are safe, a day after ...