If you're actively involved in the community, or you care about local Long Island charities and causes, make sure to keep in the know with Long Island's Community articles. Focusing on issues that matter most to the local community at large, these articles provide you with information about the good works of local charities, as well as the issues that matter to Long Islanders most.
By Long Island December 30, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation (S.6829/A.8829-A) banning the most harmful uses of trichloroethylene, or TCE, a toxic chemical used in industrial and commercial processes
By Long Island December 29, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has encouraged New Yorkers to celebrate the New Year safely by spending time outdoors this holiday season at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the state ...
By Long Island December 29, 2020
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has released the following update to residents in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
By Long Island December 29, 2020
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) helped deliver a COVID-19 relief package that would provide economic support for local restaurants and live-entertainment venues on Long Island and in New York
By Long Island December 28, 2020
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has released the following statement on the County’s ongoing response to COVID-19. Today, New York State reported 1,239 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk County out of 17,085 tests, for a ...
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 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 Lon 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
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 Lon Cohen December 23, 2020
Free book exchange program promotes reading for all ages.
By Lon Cohen December 22, 2020
Pajamas will be distributed by Dress for Success Brookhaven.
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.
By Long Island December 22, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the holiday travel season.
By Long Island December 22, 2020
New York State Clinical Advisory Task Force, following the FDA’s advisory committee’s recommendation for emergency use authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has reviewed and approved use of the vaccine in New York State.
By Long Island December 21, 2020
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will once again undertake enhanced enforcement aimed at illegal parking in handicap spaces
By Long Island December 21, 2020
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced the launch of Suffolk BACKSTOP