If you're from out of town, or simply looking to learn more about the local attractions on Long Island, then you'll never want to miss out on any of our Travel & Local Attractions articles. Filled with guides and pointers for traveling on Long Island, this section has everything you'll want to know about where to go on Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2015
Don't feel bad about overeating for Thanksgiving - just get outside and start walking off the pounds!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2015
Celebrate the festival of lights with your neighbors for each of the 8 nights of Chanukah!
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the sale of high-powered, long-range green laser pointers to the public.
By Long Island News & PR November 25, 2015
If your plans for the holiday season includes a trip to New York City for shopping, dining, sightseeing or the theater, then MTA Long Island Rail Road has just made the trip a little easier.
By Long Island News & PR November 25, 2015
The Suffolk County Police Department will increase police patrols in shopping centers and on roadways during the holiday season to ensure a safe and enjoyable season for residents of Suffolk County.
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 25, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will crack down on impaired, distracted and speeding drivers during this Thanksgiving holiday.
By Long Island News & PR November 25, 2015
Additional DWI patrol will be in addition to the STOP DWI Initiative that will take place this Thanksgiving weekend.
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, to 6 a.m. on Monday, ...
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, District Attorney Madeline Singas and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter will announce additional DWI patrols for the remainder of 2015.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2015
Beginning Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25 and continuing through the extended holiday weekend, MTA Long Island Rail Road will be providing extra train service and reduced fare programs that will making travel a snap for ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer today announced, after his push, the Senate has struck a provision in the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill that would have permitted twin 33-foot trucks on the ...
By Long Island News & PR November 20, 2015
Take MTA Long Island Rail Road to Tanger Outlets – The Arches in Deer Park, L.I. for a fun-filled holiday festival this Saturday, November 21 featuring music, entertainment and special guests including Santa Claus, the ...
By Long Island News & PR November 19, 2015
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today presented its 2016 Final Proposed Budget and its 2016-19 Financial Plan, in which a relentless emphasis on cutting costs will allow the MTA to invest $242 million in new ...
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2015
The Nassau County Bus Transit Committee will hold two public hearings to solicit comments on a proposal to increase cash fares and make route adjustments on Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE bus). Currently, NICE bus is ...
By Wendy L November 15, 2015
The holiday season comes alive as Rockefeller Center lights up for the 83rd Annual Rockefeller Center Tree lighting ceremony!
By Long Island News & PR November 12, 2015
New Long Island Rail Road timetables will go into effect on Monday, November 16 with the promise of extra service to meet greater travel demands during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year celebrations.
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show is back for 2015! Now in its 12th dazzling year, visitors can drive a mile-long trail filled with beautiful holiday vignettes and displays in the picturesque woodlands ...
By Wendy L November 06, 2015
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade delights millions each year. Here's what to expect from it this year!
By Long Island News & PR November 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo introduced the new Path Through History website in celebration of New York State History Month. The new website features streamlined visuals and user-friendly navigation to help travelers map visits to sites across the ...