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By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
The Suffolk County SPCA is reaching out to the public for information about another possible ritualistic killing of an animal.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
Guardians of Rescue announces that they brought on Joaquin “Jack” Garcia, a former FBI agent, to head up the unit that investigates reports of animal cruelty.
By Legislator Anker's Office July 15, 2015
Legislator Sarah Anker congratulates Megan McCarthy and Nicole Berg, recipients of the Sound Beach Civic Association's annual scholarships.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
The Lake Ronkonkoma Task Force set out a small team on a fact finding expedition Monday morning in order to learn more about this body of water that marks the geography of Long Island.
By Allison Gayne July 15, 2015
Oakdale Bohemia girls scouts from Troop 3870 learn how to install solar panels during a hands-on solar energy program led by Oakdale's SUNation Solar Systems.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) recently joined with his colleagues, community groups and various private citizens, at a public hearing held by the Public Service Commission.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
The Narcotics/Vice Squad reports the arrests of two men that occurred on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7:10 pm in New Cassel.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice today announced that she will introduce legislation requiring American automakers to equip all new cars with ignition interlock technology that detects a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) and prevents the engine ...
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will provide free Learn-to-Swim programs to 1,000 additional children this summer at State Parks across New York.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
If you’re planning to see the Foo Fighters perform this week at Citi Field, then the Long Island Rail Road is the way to get there.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Ridge man for driving while ability Impaired by Drugs after his vehicle struck and seriously injured a 7-year-old girl in Hauppauge last night.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
This summer, Brentwood resident Anthony Rizzuto is touring the United States on a trip like no other.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Baldwin-native Taylor Dayne and special guest Alisha will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located in East Meadow, on Saturday, July 18th.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Governor Cuomo warned New Yorkers of scams surrounding Pope Francis' scheduled September visit, urging those interested to only get tickets from verified sources.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released a statement on the resolution adopted by the Boy Scouts of America on July 10, 2015, to rescind its ban on openly gay adult members.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Nassau County Department of Health and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will host a free, family-fun Children’s Day and Health, Fitness and Sports Expo ...
By Phil Andrews July 14, 2015
The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s President was profiled in the Queens Press.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $350,000 is available to help low-income families and veterans participate in the FreshConnect Checks Program, which increases the purchasing power of food stamps used at participating farmers markets.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Glen Cove man is facing Leandra’s Law charges after being indicted for a drunk driving crash with his two-year-old daughter as a passenger.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application July 14-16.