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LongIsland.com's 2014 March Family Fun Guide: Celebrate Saint Pat’ & Welcome Spring with a Lion’s Share of Fun!

By Kelly TennyFebruary 28, 2015
There’s tons of great fun this March, from Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations, to Outdoor Family Fun, and of course tons of great ways to Welcome Spring!

Purim Events on Long Island

By Eric AndersonFebruary 28, 2015
The Jewish holiday falls on March 4th and 5th this year.

Springing Forward for Daylight Savings Time

By Lyndsay McCabeFebruary 28, 2015
Go in to Daylight Savings Time prepared with these tips so that you can readjust your body's natural clock and get back on task for spring!

Swimming in a Sea of Green: St. Patrick’s Day Parades 2015

By Kelly TennyFebruary 28, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you’re Irish or simply Irish-at-heart, everyone and anyone can enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day parades!

Father & Son Arrested for Scamming Great Neck Pharmacy Out of $2,300 in Inventory

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
According to detectives, beginning in June 2014 and continuing into July 2014, a father & son from Patchogue stole over $2,300 in inventory from a Rite Aid in Great Neck.

The Fresh Air Fund's Western Suffolk Committee Visits NYC

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Local Fresh Air Fund volunteers from Western Suffolk attended The Fresh Air Fund’s Tri-State Regional Spring meeting on January 31st, 2015 at El Cid in Manhattan.

The Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Before Selfies

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art is pleased to present Before Selfies: Portraiture through the Ages and Poised Poses: Portraits from the August Heckscher Collection. Both exhibitions will open April 25, 2015.

East Moriches Rape Suspect from 2012 Pleads Guilty

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
A 23 year old East Moriches man charged with raping a female house-sitter in a Stony Brook home in 2012 pleaded guilty today at a court conference in Riverhead, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said.

Senator Ken LaValle Reports Legislation Passed to Fight Cyber Terrorism

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Senate Bills Focus on Enforcing Stricter Penalties and Create Cyber Security Measures To Protect From Future Threats.

New Cassel Man Sentenced to 35 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Naqunne Jackson, 30, was convicted in shooting death of William Moody, 31.

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame Announces Student Scholarships Available for the 2015 Graduating Seniors

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is offering student scholarships for graduating Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens high school students who have shown an interest in pursuing a music career.

Roots Ethiopia to Host Lauren Werner Photography Exhibition

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Roots Ethiopia Announces First Annual Fundraiser to Support Educational Mission North Shore Day School to Host Lauren Werner Photography Exhibition, Silent Action and Dinner

Nassau PBA Endorses Steve Rhoads For County Legislature in the 19th District

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
James Carver, president of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, said today the union is endorsing Steve Rhoads for Nassau County Legislator in the 19th district, in a special election to be held March 10, 2015.

2013-2014 Final School and District Evaluation Results Released

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
The New York State Education Department today released the final results of the second year of statewide teacher and principal evaluation.

Man Wanted for Shoplifting at Bay Shore Radio Shack

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole items from a Bay Shore store last month.

Woman Seriously Injured in Cedarhurst Crash

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Homicide Squad detectives report the details of a Serious Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:43 pm in Cedarhurst.

Traditional Irish and Irish-American Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

By Lyndsay McCabeFebruary 27, 2015
This St. Patrick's Day, continue a family tradition - or create a new one - with traditional Irish and Irish-American fare!

Nesaquake Middle School Students Crochet for Patients at St. Catherine of Siena

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
The art of crocheting is an old world tradition that can still bring warmth and comfort to others—and even more, a smile, knowing the looms were made with love.

Two Injured in Serious North Patchogue Crash

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a two-vehicle crash that seriously injured two men in North Patchogue yesterday.

NFPA Receives Grant from State Farm for 2015 Year of Living Less Dangerously from Wildfire Campaign

By Long Island News & PRsFebruary 27, 2015
Resources target firefighters and residents; keeps wildfire safety top of mind
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Father & Son Arrested for Scamming Great Neck Pharmacy Out of $2,300 in Inventory

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The Fresh Air Fund's Western Suffolk Committee Visits NYC

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The Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Before Selfies

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East Moriches Rape Suspect from 2012 Pleads Guilty

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Senator Ken LaValle Reports Legislation Passed to Fight Cyber Terrorism

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