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By Long Island December 28, 2020
Nikola Tesla chose a site in Shoreham for his visionary experiment to distribute electricity and information wirelessly in the early 20th century.
By Long Island December 28, 2020
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has announced a partnership with Nassau’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) to offer free COVID-19 testing for residents.
By Long Island December 28, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an agreement in principle with the U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman to advance the Department of Environmental Conservation’s comprehensive plan to contain and clean up the groundwater plume
By Ls Cohen December 28, 2020
We dug into the archives and found these old photographs from Long Island history.
By Catherine Eve December 27, 2020
Break out the parachute pants – The Cradle of Aviation Museum is celebrating the ‘80s now through 1/3. Play video games like Ms. Pac-Man, and view Top Gun & Back to the Future movie memorabilia.
By Catherine Eve December 26, 2020
Celebrating New Year's Eve might be a little different this year but there are still lots of ways to have fun. Here are some family-friendly ideas.
By Ls Cohen December 26, 2020
We dug into the archives to find this great historical picture.
By Long Island December 24, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that Wadsworth Laboratory has begun aggressive research of the new, highly contagious COVID-19 strain that has been discovered in the United Kingdom.
By Long Island December 24, 2020
A new law introduced by Legislator Jason Richberg waiving sewer connection fees for financially stressed public school districts with failing on-site sewage systems was approved by the Suffolk County Legislature at its general meeting on ...
By Long Island December 24, 2020
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has announced a $6 million County program to provide rental relief for residents struggling to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
By Ls Cohen December 24, 2020
Police teamed up with Jibaritos with Troops, an organization that assists communities in Suffolk County and Puerto Rico.
By Long Island December 23, 2020
On November 20, 2020, the Robert David Lion Gardiner (RDLG) Foundation awarded Webb Institute a $299,250 grant to support the construction and installation of an ADA compliant elevator
By Long Island December 23, 2020
Congress is poised to take a major step towards permanent conservation of Plum Island.
By Long Island December 23, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the largest publicly accessible fast-charging station for electric vehicles in the Northeast is now operational
By Long Island December 23, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he has signed an Executive Order providing additional support for two of the groups hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ls Cohen December 23, 2020
Free book exchange program promotes reading for all ages.
By Ls Cohen December 23, 2020
Baby boy delivered to mom from Roosevelt.
By Ls Cohen December 22, 2020
Pajamas will be distributed by Dress for Success Brookhaven.
By Long Island News & PR December 22, 2020
Before you start thinking about getting your dream internship in the USA, there are things you must do to prepare yourself.
By Long Island December 22, 2020
From video shoutouts from goats to wallaby and owl encounters, here are a few fun last minute gift ideas that will surprise the animal lovers on your holiday gift list.