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By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2015
NYAGV released a statement following the NY State Police report on the number of assault weapons registrations.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced legislation that would help ensure Plum Island is protected and preserved.
By Long Island News & PR June 27, 2015
SCDHS Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample, a Culex pipiens-restuans, was collected on June 18, 2015 in South Huntington.
By Robert Alvey June 26, 2015
In association with America Legion, Cub Pack 7, and Garden City Volunteer Fire Department over 200 American flags were properly and respectfully retired in a new annual event at the Tanners Pond Environmental Center.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
A Suffolk County Police Third Precinct officer revived a baby who fell into a pool in Brentwood tonight.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Police Department are hosting a security training workshop for clergy members and their congregants at the Suffolk County Police Academy today.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
FASNY President Robert McConville today issued the following statement after the NY State Senate voted to pass S2696 – which requires that all battery operated smoke alarms sold in the state be equipped with non-removable, ...
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today joined with Nassau County Public High School Athletic Association in announcing the establishment of a Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame and its first class of ...
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
According to detectives, New Hyde Park homeowner returned to his Knolls Drive residence and discovered his 67 year old wife lying on the kitchen floor deceased.
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
To keep teens and drivers safe this prom season, the Community Ambulance Company is implementing a prevention program to offer free prom and banquet transportation to those students from the Bayport, Connetquot and Sayville School ...
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
Six local high school students took to the (Citi) Field last night to receive $17,000 scholarships from Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area (RMHC-NYTSA).
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today unanimously approved a proposal intended to safeguard children by prohibiting the sale of new toys containing six toxins that pose a threat to childhood development.
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
Take part in Suffolk County Police summer programs including a teenage driver safety course, a fishing trip, volunteer to become a Suffolk County Auxiliary Police Officer, summer sports camps, and more!
By Cait Russell June 23, 2015
The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch & a Hazardous Weather Outlook for both Suffolk & Nassau Counties.
By Long Island News & PR June 23, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced resurfacing projects totaling $75 million will be completed this year on approximately 428 lane miles of state highways across New York.
By Long Island News & PR June 23, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a new statewide advertising campaign and consumer education initiative to help New York homeowners spot, avoid, and report mortgage rescue scams.
By Long Island News & PR June 23, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by environmental, state, county and town officials Saturday to provide an update on the recent fish kills on the East End and ask the federal government for additional ...
By Long Island News & PR June 22, 2015
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Zachary K. Taillie, upon returning from a tour of duty in the Middle East on June 20, will surprise the students from Maplewood Intermediate School in Huntington Station, NY.
By Long Island News & PR June 22, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae on June 23.
By Long Island News & PR June 22, 2015
The Fresh Air Fund announced on June 15, 2015 that Fatima A. Shama would succeed Jenny Morgenthau as Executive Director of The Fund, effective July 15, 2015.
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