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Raising a family in New York has its own set of advantages and trials, and our Family & Parenting section can help to provide you with tips and tricks from other local Long Island parents. From keeping the kids quiet on long car rides, to the best recreation spots, we've got you covered with insights on the topics that matter most to parents.
By Long Island News & PR December 23, 2016
Governor Cuomo announced that underage drinking sweeps conducted by DMV investigators in 2016 resulted in the seizure of 862 fraudulent licenses and the arrest of 818 individuals for underage drinking, both single year records.
By Chris Boyle December 22, 2016
Family-favorite ride offers tours of holiday hotspots across Long Island
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Fourth Squad detectives report the arrest of a Uniondale man for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Public Lewdness that occurred on December 21, 2016 at 8:00 am in Hewlett.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2016
Legislation would set national standards for strict criminal penalties against individuals who drive while intoxicated or impaired with a child in the vehicle.
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2016
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone are delighted to announce the newly added dates of Dec. 26 - Dec. 30 for the Holiday Light Show at Smith Point County Park, ...
By Tom Needham December 21, 2016
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, will be Tom Needham’s guest this Thursday at 6 P.M. on WUSB’s the Sounds of Film.
By Long Island News & PR December 19, 2016
Hindus have welcomed reports of East Meadow School District in Westbury, NY, adopting Diwali as an official holiday on the 2017-2018 school year calendar.
By Kelly Tenny December 17, 2016
Take a glide on the ice while taking in the sights & smells of the season!
By Allison Matos December 16, 2016
With temperatures so low, there's no better time to adopt a furry best friend to warm your heart. Read on to learn how you can adopt these sweethearts today!
By Long Island News & PR December 15, 2016
NY State of Health today announced that the deadline to enroll or renew coverage for a health plan effective January 1 has been extended through December 17.
By Long Island News & PR December 15, 2016
FDA is warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs during surgeries or procedures in children younger than 3 years or in pregnant women during their third trimester may affect the ...
By Long Island News & PR December 14, 2016
Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks.
By Long Island News & PR December 14, 2016
Aspiring baby ballerinas gathered at Liddle Bites Play Café on December 4 to celebrate the season with a magical Nutcracker Ballet workshop hosted by Baby Ballet Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR December 13, 2016
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership is asking holiday gift givers NOT to gift Lottery scratch-off tickets to minors this holiday season.
By Long Island News & PR December 11, 2016
Ten underprivileged families provided the magic of Christmas through donated Christmas trees, ornaments, tree stand, lighting and tree skirt.
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
This year's first cold weather is here and that means it's time to give special attention to your pets!
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
The holiday season is a time for joy, but accidents can and do happen.
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
It is the time of the year when procrastinators and planners both are looking for those last-minute, end-of-year tax tips that could save them money on their 2016 tax return.
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2016
This holiday season, while you’re busy decorating, cooking, and wrapping gifts, remember to watch out for holiday temptations for your pets.
By Long Island News & PR December 08, 2016
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker is reminding New Yorkers that it’s not too late to get the flu shot this season.
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