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By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Each year on Feb. 11 (2/11), United Way launches a statewide initiative 2-1-1 to educate communities about the valuable free, online directory of health and human services’ agencies and programs available in Nassau and Suffolk ...
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that registration for the 2016 Nickerson Beach Park Cabana Lottery will begin on Monday, February 29th and will run through Monday, April 25th.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Good Samaritan of the Month: Gina Burnett takes great pride in serving her community.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone invites residents interested in healthcare careers to a recruitment drive Thursday Feb. 11, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched a new web-based service that will help connect New Yorkers struggling with addiction to treatment.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), visited the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that ridership increased significantly on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad in 2015, giving a significant boost to the economic health of the regions they serve.
By Long Island News & PR February 04, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today alerted consumers to new tax season scams from individuals posing as Treasury representatives.
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Initiates Employee Wellness Program & Earns AHA Gold Status Recognition.
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by Suffolk County legislators, state officials, local veterans, members of the running community and the Greater Long Island Running Club today to announce the 2nd Annual Suffolk County ...
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
The City of Long Beach has reached another significant milestone on its road to fiscal recovery; Moody's Investor Services has again upgraded the rating of Long Beach bonds to Baa1, from Baa2.
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Building upon his Fit Nassau initiative to help residents live a healthy lifestyle, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano that registration for the 2016 Spring Session Land and Aquatic Exercise Classes at the Nassau County ...
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as Representatives Brian Higgins, Louise Slaughter, Chris Collins and Tom Reed joined together in Washington, D.C., with the families of Flight 3407, to kick ...
By Long Island News & PR February 03, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Department of Health will offer advanced lab testing for individuals with symptoms who have traveled to areas where Zika virus infection is ongoing.
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
At the request of the Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Jack Raybin, 96, from Setauket, NY at 04:08 pm ...
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
New York’s Volunteer Firefighters not only save lives, they also save billions in tax dollars for the state. In fact, New Yorkers save more than $3 billion each year due to the services provided by ...
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
Suffolk County Legislators Bill Lindsay and Rob Calarco recently honored Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Bob Draffin at their annual parade dinner.
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
Nassau County residents join their counterparts across Long Island this Friday, February 5th, to focus attention on and raise funds to fight the nation’s number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease.
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
Surrounded by neighbors, family and supporters, former federal prosecutor Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky announced today his candidacy to replace Dean Skelos in the New York State Senate.
By Long Island News & PR February 02, 2016
The problem is well-documented and alarming: College students who graduated in 2015 were the most indebted in U.S. history, and student borrowing for higher education continues to rise.