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 03, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced “Skate with Santa” will take place at Christopher Morley Park on Saturday, December 12th during the 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. skate session.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2015
A Suffolk County Police officer assisted in the delivery of a baby girl in Dix Hills early this morning.
By Central Nassau Guidance December 01, 2015
In the giving spirit of the holiday season, CN Guidance & Counseling Services asks Long Islanders join us in brightening the holiday experience of those living with mental health and addiction abuse disorders by participating ...
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2015
Harbor Country Day School announced that Michael Doboli, a seventh grader at the St. James independent school, has been named a Long Island Young Scholar of Mathematics.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2015
December is packed with events and activities for the entire family to enjoy together, and special nights of fun for adults to unwind!
By Chris Boyle November 28, 2015
Farmingdale's former "Fun Zone" gets a new coat of paint and an exciting new direction sure to please both kids and their parents.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2015
Don't feel bad about overeating for Thanksgiving - just get outside and start walking off the pounds!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2015
Celebrate the festival of lights with your neighbors for each of the 8 nights of Chanukah!
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2015
MTA New York City Transit and the New York Transit Museum are putting extra magic on the tracks with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s annual holiday tradition of rides to the past via its vintage fleet ...
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes has arrived in various Nassau County Parks.
By Kelly Tenny November 27, 2015
Get the whole family in the holiday spirit this season by attending a bright and beautiful holiday light show on Long Island!
By Long Island News & PR November 25, 2015
Senator Kenneth P. LaValle congratules all participants in this year’s Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration.
By Kelly Tenny November 22, 2015
Make this winter your best one yet by checking out, and checking off, LongIsland.com’s 2015 Winter Bucket List!
By Wendy L November 22, 2015
This is the week when the biggest Black Friday bargains and deals begin! Check out our Black Friday Shopping Guide for the latest steals and deals to complete your holiday shopping!
By Long Island News & PR November 19, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Orchestra will be performing in Nassau County’s “Holiday Spectacular” concert on Sunday, November 29th at the Twin Rinks Ice Center ...
By Long Island News & PR November 19, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Department of Social Services and the Coordinated Agency for Spanish Americans (C.A.SA.) will once again partner with Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way Inc., to ...
By Kelly Tenny November 18, 2015
It’s that time of year once again! The time to figure out which of the many dazzling Christmas tree lightings you’ll be visiting this season!
By Wendy L November 15, 2015
The holiday season comes alive as Rockefeller Center lights up for the 83rd Annual Rockefeller Center Tree lighting ceremony!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 14, 2015
Keep your kids active and learning during the holiday break by attending a camp or a fun educational workshop!
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately investigate a new potentially dangerous product that is hitting store shelves: caffeinated peanut butter.