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By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Coal and gas power plants will pollute 32 percent less nationwide and clean energy sources such as solar will meet more of the state’s electricity needs, according to limits on carbon pollution finalized today that ...
By Legislator Anker's Office August 04, 2015
Parents of Megan's Law and Legislator Anker stand with the community to protect our children from sex offenders.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application on August 4.
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
PSEG Long Island today released the Power Supply Charge for August.
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
On August 12th, 2015, at 6:30 PM, the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council proudly announces that the acclaimed roots and rockabilly band Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks will be appearing at the Picnic ...
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
On August 4, communities across the country will join in observing National Night Out – an annual event to bring people together in an effort to fight crime, drug abuse and support law enforcement.
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
Two Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a man and woman from a rip current at Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island this afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR August 03, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria at Fort Pond in Montauk.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of a Glen Cove man who exposed himself to three children at a Glen Cove supermarket in two separate incidents.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Governor Cuomo reminded parents and caregivers to “look before you lock” and remain aware of the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles this summer.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Two Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers, along with an off-duty lifeguard, rescued three men from a rip current at Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island this afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Fourth Squad detectives report the details of a Serious Aided Case that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 12:50 pm in East Atlantic Beach.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Halloween is the 2nd biggest holiday in America, with Christmas coming first; its spooky adversary is gaining up and it shouldn’t surprise anyone that there are people who are ready to get scary early.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred overnight, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 25 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential for the presence of ...
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Suffolk County Commissioner of Parks Greg Dawson has been notified and advised to suspend activities at the park during the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
A stroll in the park. The backyard barbeque. Hiking in the woods. Dusting off the tree swing. Summer outdoor activities offer a prime opportunity to help protect the nation’s hardwoods from a potentially landscape-altering pest, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
The Central Pine Barrens Commission will hold a second public hearing on the Kent Animal Shelter’s site plan application during its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 19 at 3PM at Brookhaven Town Hall.
By WFSD News July 31, 2015
For the first time in its 34-year history, the William Floyd Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) has been designated a “Distinguished Unit” for the NJROTC Area 4.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 31, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano was joined today by Legislator Dennis Dunne and the Superintendent of Island Trees School District Dr. Charles Murphy in announcing plans to create an emergency shelter for families of ...
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