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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.
By Long Island News & PR August 05, 2015
Suffolk County Police Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the drowning death of a man found in a pool in North Amityville today.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Stony Brook and Brookhaven in Suffolk County were some of the worst hit areas. Approximately 700 utility crewmembers are assisting PSEG Long Island with power restoration efforts in Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that in honor of the United States Coast Guard’s 225th birthday, it ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter announced today that the Nassau County Police Department will be participating in the “32nd Annual National Night Out” a unique crime/drug prevention event ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman whose remains were found in East Setauket.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to confirm the identity of a man whose body was found in a wooded area in East Patchogue last ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
The 500th case of the Nassau County Youth Court was commemorated at a ceremony in Hempstead on July 30.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the new partnership between Bay Street Theater and Goat on a Boat. On August 20, the fun begins when Frogtown Mountain ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the 2nd Annual “Nassau Has Talent” Showcase will take place at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Monday, August 17th at 7:30 p.m.
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
As part of its efforts to more fully ingratiate their individuals within their communities, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), welcomed members of Girl Scout Troop #1409 in Islip to their residence housing individuals ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, today, urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to immediately upgrade safety standards on stretch limos and other aftermarket altered motor ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced agreements with five major retailers, Amazon.com, Kmart, Sears, Walmart and California-based ACTA, for violating a New York State law that prohibits the sale of “imitation weapons,” which are ...
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 ...