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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 WFSD News January 07, 2016
Shannon Beattie, a senior at William Floyd High School, was named one of 300 semifinalists from across the nation in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition.
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2016
About 7 in 10 middle and high school students – more than 18 million young people – see e-cigarette advertising in stores, online, in newspapers and magazines, or on television and in movies, according to ...
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
As the top luge athletes from around the world compete in Europe, USA Luge will bring the thrill of the sport to ski and board areas in the Northeast over the coming winter months.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
Usdan, the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp that for almost 50 years has introduced the arts to more than 40,000 children, announces the next two Visit and Information Events for the summer 2016 season.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
Fresh Air summers are filled with children running barefoot through the grass, gazing at star-filled skies or swimming for the first time.
By Long Island News & PR January 05, 2016
Suffolk County Police today arrested a Huntington man who inappropriately touched an 8-year-old girl at Huntington Library this afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR December 31, 2015
Measures that enhance the rights of women and protect those who are most vulnerable to abuse and discrimination are among the highlights of state laws that will take effect in January 2016.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 30, 2015
January is full of fun wintery events and cozy concerts, as well as outdoor events designed to keep you focused on your resolutions!
By Long Island News & PR December 30, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will begin accepting applications for the new 'Get On Your Feet' Loan Forgiveness Program on December 31.
By Long Island News & PR December 28, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the signing of legislation to expand health insurance access to pregnant New Yorkers.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 26, 2015
Start 2016 off on the right foot at an outdoor event where you can meet new people and go for a hike, walk, or run!
By Chris Boyle December 24, 2015
In an effort to curb gun violence, Hempstead kids were recently given the chance to trade in toy guns in exchange for safer play options.
By Long Island News & PR December 24, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano commended the best and brightest students in the field of Math, Science and Technology at a ceremony held in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building.
By Kelly Tenny December 23, 2015
Don't get your hopes up for white, powder fresh snow this Christmas. It is going to be a warm one!
By Long Island News & PR December 21, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today issued a Deadly Drug Alert to warn the public of narcotic fentanyl reemerging in the State of New York and Nassau County.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 19, 2015
Let your little ones party too at these early New Year's Eve events filled with pizza, dancing, and fun!
By Long Island News & PR December 18, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the just-unveiled must-pass tax package, the “Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015,” includes a permanent extension of key provisions in two anti-poverty tax credits that ...
By Long Island News & PR December 18, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Senate has passed a two-year extension of the Federal Perkins Loan program, through the Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015.
By Long Island News & PR December 17, 2015
Citing media coverage of several recent fire incidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a series of safety tips urging hover board owners to read product guidelines and be aware of potential fire ...
By Kelly Tenny December 16, 2015
Check to see if any of these potentially dangerous toys are on your child’s wish list this year!
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