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By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
The New York State Police and New York State Parks Police announced today the start of the 2015 Buckle Up New York in the Parks, or BUNY in the Parks, encouraging State Park visitors to ...
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 147, which appoints the New York State Attorney General as a special prosecutor in matters relating to the deaths of unarmed civilians caused by law enforcement officers.
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
Suffolk County Police have arrested a North Bellport man for driving under the influence of drugs with his two children in his vehicle following a motor vehicle crash.
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today released a report exposing troubling deficiencies in Nassau County’s contracting process and recommended wide-ranging reforms to insulate the process from improper influence, manipulation, collusion, and fraud.
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
If you’re heading to tomorrow’s historic ticker tape parade for the world champion U.S. women’s soccer team, skip the traffic and parking headaches.
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
The Suffolk County SPCA is reaching out to the public for information about ritualistic killing of animals.
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
In a letter to President Obama, Rice notes that including apprenticeships in PLAs will save money and improve workplace safety.
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced awards of approximately $100,000 each will be given to 83 communities across the state to support innovative microgrid projects.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
The Town of Islip has raised purple and red warning flags to inform residents of potentially dangerous marine life and hazardous swimming conditions at Town beaches.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Disco Unlimited and Dark Lady, a Cher Tribute, will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in East Meadow on Saturday, July 11th.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a woman and injured several others in Brookhaven tonight.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas once again renewed her call on the County Legislature to pass legislation banning public officials from sending self-promotional political mail at taxpayer expense.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is providing free Senior Citizen photo identification cards this summer.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Federal dollars secured to help nearly 95,000 job seekers with intensive career counseling.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today publicly urged online retailers, including Amazon and eBay, to immediately stop selling potentially dangerous iPhone cases made to look exactly like a real gun.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that seriously injured a man in East Farmingdale.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Suffolk County Police Maine Bureau officers rescued three kayakers who could not get back to shore in Fort Salonga today.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are urging citizens to be vigilant when using any type of credit or debit card at ATM locations.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
Town Supervisor John Venditto announces more than 35,000 pounds of food collected through local food drives since 2007 for Island Harvest.