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By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today introduced three new bills designed to expand access to voting in the United States.
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has heeded his call and will move forward with a complete overhaul of employee training procedures, the first phase of which will ...
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Long Island Philharmonic will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Monday, August 10th.
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new regulations to address deer populations in portions of the state with too many or too few deer, DEC Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman announced today.
By Long Island News & PR August 07, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Health is providing free Legionella testing for building owners, operators, managers and landlords of buildings with cooling towers or evaporative condenser units that can be sources ...
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
PSEG Long Island is actively restoring power to the remaining 3,598 customers impacted by the severe storm that passed through the service territory on Tuesday morning.
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today released a calendar of events for the Nassau County Aquatic Center, located in Eisenhower Park for the months of August, September and October.
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers across the state.
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert warning both consumers and businesses about price gouging during major weather events.
By Long Island News & PR August 06, 2015
Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken today issued a food safety advisory for residents who lost power in Monday night’s storm.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
The Suffolk County SPCA has charged a Hauppauge woman with Animal Cruelty after her horses were found to be emaciated and sick.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is pleased to welcome back renowned actor/singer, and Long Island native, Robert Davi, to Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre, this Saturday, August 8th, where Davi will perform a musical tribute ...
By Lyndsay McCabe August 05, 2015
The fantastic celestial show that is the annual Perseid Meteor Shower will peak next week, so be sure to find a great stargazing spot!
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is introducing enhanced service to make New York Islanders games in Brooklyn easily accessible for fans on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August.
By Legislator Anker's Office August 05, 2015
Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was the guest speaker at the Suffolk Region Parent Teacher Association’s (PTA) Suffolk-By-The-Sea Conference.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that free Wi-Fi is now available at Robert Moses State Park, a popular Long Island beach with over 3.4 million visitors each year.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Assemblyman Kaminsky today announced that for the first time since Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach and the Barrier Island will have a fully functioning emergency room.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced more than $6.2 million in grant awards to help 16 historically significant properties repair severe damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has confirmed the presence of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) at McKay Lake in Calverton.
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