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By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced a new partnership with Avis Budget Group, a leading global provider of vehicle rental services, aimed to reduce distracted driving in New York State.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application on July 7.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2015
Two Marine Bureau officers, along with Good Samaritans, rescued two girls and their mother from possible drowning at Smith Point Park beach this evening.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2015
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives and officials from the Town of Babylon Fire Marshal’s office are investigating a fire that killed a woman in Deer Park early this morning.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2015
The New York State Police SP Riverside Barracks is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton.
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2015
Suffolk County Police today arrested a man after he robbed a woman and shot a man in Kings Park earlier this week.
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2015
Suffolk County Police, assisted by the New York State Police and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police, arrested nine people during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in the Port Jefferson Station area.
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Governor Cuomo urges New Yorkers to be alert and aware of any potential suspicious activity during the holiday weekend.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the total economic impact of New York State’s tourism industry in 2014 reached an all-time high of $100.1 billion.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Recently, the Merrimac Elementary School Student Lighthouse Team hosted their June Clean-Up and Beautification Project, in which dozens of young students helped to clean up their school grounds.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
A number of recent developments indicate a heightened potential for the Islamic State or homegrown violent extremists (HVE) inspired by the Islamic State to launch attacks in the near term, including against Fourth of July ...
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Suffolk County Police today arrested a woman for leaving racist and alarming messages at a church in Amityville.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Steers Beach in Northport, Prices Bend Beach in Eatons Neck and West Oaks Recreation Club Beach in West Sayville are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable ...
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney and advocates announced an enhanced drunk driving enforcement program that will go into effect in the City this holiday weekend starting today.
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Consumers can now buy certain types of fireworks in areas of New York State. By following these tips, New Yorkers can have a safe and fun July 4th.
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach in the Town of Islip and Head of the Bay Club Beach in Huntington Bay are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to crack down on drivers who violate the law this Fourth of July weekend from Friday, July 3 until ...
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an industrial accident that killed a man in Farmingdale yesterday.
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