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By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced that 43 ECOs and Forest Ranger recruits were sworn in as New York police officers in a ceremony at the DEC training academy in Pulaski.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
On Feb. 13, three teams of ECOs visited health care facilities throughout Long Island where they collected 660 pounds of expired medications during the third DEC Long Island Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
NYS Senator Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County) today announced that a state-awarded project will bring high-speed broadband to the Town of Babylon’s Barrier Beaches.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
NY AG Schneiderman led a coalition of attorneys general in opposing President Trump’s executive order that would eliminate the Clean Water Rule (also known as the Waters of the United States Rule).
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos announced the appointment of Karen C. Green as Director of Communications.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today celebrated the beginning of Women’s History Month and marked this year’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre announced the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored to reform the state’s STAR program and streamline the process for homeowners.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
NYSDOH announced that it is launching a pilot program that will allow residents that are served by either a private well or public water system an opportunity to have their drinking water tested for lead ...
By Don Miller March 01, 2017
Donation part of the supermarket chain’s “Food for Friends” initiative, which benefits local hunger-relief organizations.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered remarks at the Sidney Albert Albany JCC to condemn hate crimes and highlight the state's actions to combat anti-Semitism.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced that health insurers are required under New York Insurance Law to provide medically necessary coverage for 3-D mammograms without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services will hold a seminar on Monday, March 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to inform the public and the business community of updates in the Food ...
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
NYSDEC has scheduled a public meeting on March 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Roosevelt Public Library, 27 W. Fulton Ave., Roosevelt, NY 11575 to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing new legislation to end child marriage by raising the age of consent to marry from 14 to 18-years-old in New York.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
In front of a packed auditorium of more than 400 people, Congressman Suozzi fielded more than 50 questions from constituents at a town hall held at the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center in Plainview.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
NYS Gaming Commission launches "broadest self-exclusion program in the nation."
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
New freshwater fishing regulations go into effect April 1, 2017, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
NYSDEC has scheduled a public meeting on March 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Mineola Middle School Auditorium, 200 Emory Road, Mineola, NY 11501 to discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant.
By Long Island News & PR March 01, 2017
President Trump signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its defense of the clean water rule in federal court.
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