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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 October 07, 2015
School transportation leader First Student and leading safety advocate National Safety Council are teaming up to encourage safe bus behavior during back-to-school season and beyond with the nationwide Safety Dog Bus Tour.
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2015
Governor Cuomo launched the New York Youth Mentoring Program, which will provide career and life guidance to children who are at risk of failing out of school or in foster care across the state.
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2015
CDC today launched its redesigned Healthy Pets Healthy People website, with expanded information about diseases people can catch from pets, farm animals, and wildlife.
By Long Island News & PR October 04, 2015
Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky authored a letter today to the New York State Department of Education (“NYSED”) urging immediate action to address the lack of available pathways to graduation for students with special needs.
By Lyndsay McCabe October 03, 2015
Give yourself some thrills and chills at a haunted house or spooky walk through the woods!
By Long Island News & PR October 02, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a comprehensive review of its emergency medical equipment requirements and mandate that all airlines carry appropriate pediatric medical supplies and medicines.
By Long Island News & PR October 01, 2015
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $887,198 in federal funding for Suffolk County’s Domestic Violence Enforcement (DoVE) project. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence ...
By Lyndsay McCabe September 30, 2015
Make the most out of October by scheduling your month full of Fall Festivals and Halloween fun!
By Long Island News & PR September 24, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced a Drug Abuse Prevention Project to promote awareness of the dangers of substance abuse and risk taking behaviors.
By Wendy L September 23, 2015
Get ready for a ton of Halloween entertainment fun on Long Island this season! We have you covered on all angles for those into big scares to kid-friendly Halloween adventures.
By Long Island News & PR September 23, 2015
The annual Fall Family Fishing Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Hempstead Lake State Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Carrie ...
By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to participate in National Seat Check Saturday on September 19, a day dedicated to the safety and well-being of children in which free child seat inspections are ...
By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR) will host the 173rd Annual Long Island Fair over two successive weekends: September 25th, 26th, and 27th and October 2nd, 3rd ...
By Long Island News & PR September 15, 2015
Fairway Market is hosting a Shopping Night for the Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Westbury store.
By Lyndsay McCabe September 12, 2015
This fall, see anything from 18th and 19th century traditions to thousands of jack o' lanterns all lit for an unbelievable spectacle!
By Long Island News & PR September 09, 2015
As previously communicated, there is a labor dispute between our largest bus company and its union. This dispute could lead to a strike as early as Thursday, September 10, 2015.
By Long Island News & PR September 09, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced up to $500,000 in state grants to increase college access for 2016 high school graduates.
By Legislator Anker's Office September 04, 2015
Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker chaired the first meeting of the School Traffic Safety Commission at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge on Thursday, August 20th.
By Long Island News & PR September 03, 2015
All Suffolk County Community College campuses are now tobacco free.
By Long Island News & PR September 03, 2015
It’s back to school time and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter would like to issue some school bus safety tips for students and motorists.
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