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By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
As reflected by the entries in DEC's Angler Achievement Awards Program, 2016 was another exceptional year for anglers fishing the freshwaters of New York State.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre issued a statement on her vote for the Assembly budget proposal, which raises the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years of age.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) has called for the restoration of $700,000 in funding for Elder Abuse Victims Services in the 2017-2018 New York State Budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced NYS Police, State Liquor Authority, NYS DMV, and local law enforcement launched an enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers during the week of St. Patrick’s Day.
By Chris Boyle March 16, 2017
All previously convicted on Long Island and within New York City of offenses including attempted rape and sexual abuse, Federal officials said.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Hindus have welcomed the reported inclusion of Diwali, most popular of their festival, as holiday by East Williston Union Free School District (EWUFSD) in New York State on its School Calendar for 2017-2018.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the recipients of their first High School Recognition Program honors.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Today, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin rolling back federal clean car standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The 17 th Annual Huntington Tulip Festival will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Heckscher Park in Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The NY Renews coalition issued a statement in response to the New York State Assembly’s strong stand for climate action in their one-house budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The Look Up For Adam Foundation held benefit “Look Up & Rock On” concert on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 89 North for hundreds of Long Island supporters.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
On Mar. 2, ECOs Rob Howe and Mike Unger responded to a location in Freeport at the request of the Nassau County Fire Marshal.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) today invited local residents of the 8th Senate District to nominate veterans from their community to be honored in this year's New York State Veterans’ Hall of Fame.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of states in expressing opposition to President Trump’s action that directs federal agencies to reconsider vehicle emission standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The New York State Senate today passed a 2017-18 budget plan that requires more transparency within the operations of Regional Economic Development Councils.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
A.G. Eric T. Schneiderman announced the indictment of 12 alleged members of a massive criminal theft and fencing ring that infiltrated NY and 27 other states across the country – marking one of the largest-ever ...
By Don Miller March 15, 2017
Hunger-relief advocates, legislators and farming community urge Governor Cuomo and the legislature to work together in providing appropriations in the upcoming state budget for funding farm-to-food-bank legislation.
By Long Island News & PR March 15, 2017
As a winter storm impacts northeast states, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service shares food safety tips to keep in mind when preparing for a weather emergency.
By Long Island News & PR March 15, 2017
New York State Senator John Brooks today announced he is hosting a Pet Food Drive in partnership with Baxter’s Pet Pantry, operated by Long Island Cares, Inc.
By Chris Boyle March 15, 2017
Long Islanders spared impact of major blizzard, but still face issues with black ice, heavy traffic.
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