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By Amy Gernon April 07, 2015
Look Up at the Sky Day and the annual Lyrid Meteor Shower are coming up this month--get ready to do some stargazing!
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2015
Suffolk County Community College student Ian Kotler is an Earth & Space Sciences major with an Astronomy emphasis. Ian's Mars Rover design earned him a trip to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
By Kelly Tenny February 11, 2015
Time to bundle up in preparation for Thursday’s Arctic Front!
By Lyndsay McCabe February 08, 2015
The NWS has announced a "long duration winter weather event" with freezing rain and up to an inch of snow.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2015
Nationwide measles outbreak cause of concern
By Cait Russell January 26, 2015
In a press conference at 2 PM today, Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a State of Emergency for Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2015
Tractor Trailer Ban on Select Roadways to Begin at 4PM; State Considering Full Travel Ban on Roads and Bridges and Suspension of Public Transit in Affected Areas at 11PM.
By Kelly Tenny January 19, 2015
If you love stargazing, and finding the different seasonal constellations, then the Wintertime is an opportune time for you!
By Kelly Tenny December 24, 2014
Skipping on going to the City to watch The Ball drop this New Year’s Eve? Then why not just watch it from home!
By Wendy L December 08, 2014
The holidays bring around good spirits in most of us, but that is also reason why so many fall victim to holiday scams. Know what to look out for.
By Long Island News & PR December 07, 2014
Community Solar NY makes solar installation more affordable and feasible.
By Kelly Tenny November 14, 2014
Only 2 more weeks until Thanksgiving and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2014
“Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize” is a PBS music special honoring singer-songwriter Billy Joel’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
By Kelly Tenny November 11, 2014
Starting next Wednesday, November 19th, a new marijuana policy will begin taking place in New York City.
By Long Island News & PR November 11, 2014
Governor Cuomo & Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. Zucker reflect on the release of Dr. Craig Spencer.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2014
Products are being configured into 50 kits that can be rapidly delivered to hospitals.
By Long Island News & PR October 30, 2014
Our picture of how genetic errors contribute to autism has just gotten sharper.
By Kelly Tenny October 26, 2014
With this year marking the 2 year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, let’s take a look back at the storm and the effect it has had on us.
By Long Island News & PR October 25, 2014
Steps Include Mandatory Quarantine of Those Providing Medical Services to Ebola Patients in Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Guinea.
By Long Island News & PR October 24, 2014
NYS DOH has sent personnel to Bellevue to monitor the use of personal protective equipment to ensure that health care workers are following protocols to protect themselves.