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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 August 04, 2015
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the new partnership between Bay Street Theater and Goat on a Boat. On August 20, the fun begins when Frogtown Mountain ...
By Long Island News & PR August 04, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced agreements with five major retailers, Amazon.com, Kmart, Sears, Walmart and California-based ACTA, for violating a New York State law that prohibits the sale of “imitation weapons,” which are ...
By Legislator Anker's Office August 04, 2015
Parents of Megan's Law and Legislator Anker stand with the community to protect our children from sex offenders.
By Long Island News & PR August 02, 2015
Governor Cuomo reminded parents and caregivers to “look before you lock” and remain aware of the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles this summer.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 01, 2015
Save money on going to the movies by seeing movies on the big screen outside!
By Lyndsay McCabe July 31, 2015
Make the most of the last month of summer vacation with these great fairs, festivals, and outdoor events!
By Long Island News & PR July 30, 2015
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has announced an October 2nd 2015 application deadline for tuition reimbursement through their historic educational initiative, the Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP).
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory and 8th District Legislator William J. Lindsay III on Friday announced a change in policy that will require Suffolk County police officers to arrest parents for driving if ...
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2015
The First Squad reports the arrest of two individuals for Kidnapping that occurred on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Rockville Centre.
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2015
Suffolk County Department of Health Services Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, MPH, MBA, MSW, today advised residents, especially parents and guardians, about foam parties/fests, gatherings where soapy foam is sprayed onto participants.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky authored a letter to the New York State Department of Financial Services last week to express deep concern about the lack of commercial insurance coverage for mental health services for middle class ...
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announces the return of the popular Garvies Point Day, on Saturday, August 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve.
By WFSD News July 23, 2015
In an effort to keep children excited about literacy during the summer break, William Floyd teachers, in collaboration with the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, are offering the “Teachers’ Story Corner” Friday mornings through August 14.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station) is pleased to inform residents that the Suffolk County Police Athletic League (PAL) is a gain offering its reasonably - priced four - hour summer fishing trips for youths.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
Suffolk County Police officers helped deliver a baby girl in Medford this morning.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that, after his public push, over $16 million in at-risk federal education dollars for Long Island school has been protected.
By Vascular Birthmarks Foundation July 16, 2015
Former pro-athletes play again to support the Frank Catalanotto Foundation's mission to aid early treatment of vascular birthmarks.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that Nassau County Department of Health and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will host a free, family-fun Children’s Day and Health, Fitness and Sports Expo ...
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $350,000 is available to help low-income families and veterans participate in the FreshConnect Checks Program, which increases the purchasing power of food stamps used at participating farmers markets.
By Long Island News & PR July 13, 2015
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a child bicyclist in West Babylon yesterday.
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