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 December 11, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the final report and recommendations of the Common Core Task Force – a diverse group of educators, parents, education officials and state representatives – which was charged with comprehensively reviewing and making ...
By Long Island News & PR December 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that, after his public push, the Senate has voted to pass the Every Student Succeeds Act, which includes more than $303 million in federal funding for New York ...
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2015
The Fourth Squad reports the details of an incident that occurred on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 8:40 am in Long Beach.
By Legislator Anker's Office December 09, 2015
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Departments offers the “Test, Don’t Guess” program. The program provides free drug test kits available to parents to assist in monitoring their children who may be using illegal substances.
By Kelly Tenny December 06, 2015
Keep your Elf on the Shelf active with antics this year by checking out these creative ideas!
By Lyndsay McCabe December 05, 2015
Enjoy a tasty brunch and a picture with Santa to support local not-for-profits!
By Chris Boyle December 04, 2015
Nassau County firefighters conduct live residential tree fire to drive home how deadly ignoring basic home safety can be during the holidays.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, in conjunction with the Inc. Village of Port Jefferson, will host the 20th Annual Charles Dickens Festival on from December 5 – 6, 2015, throughout the Village of ...
By Wendy L December 04, 2015
The end of the year can be bittersweet, but we have loads of entertainment to get you pumped and excited for the start of a New Year!
By WFSD News December 04, 2015
As a way to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation’s Armed Forces members and their families on a daily basis, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently welcomed members of the Long Island Blue ...
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced “Skate with Santa” will take place at Christopher Morley Park on Saturday, December 12th during the 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. skate session.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2015
A Suffolk County Police officer assisted in the delivery of a baby girl in Dix Hills early this morning.
By Central Nassau Guidance December 01, 2015
In the giving spirit of the holiday season, CN Guidance & Counseling Services asks Long Islanders join us in brightening the holiday experience of those living with mental health and addiction abuse disorders by participating ...
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2015
Harbor Country Day School announced that Michael Doboli, a seventh grader at the St. James independent school, has been named a Long Island Young Scholar of Mathematics.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2015
December is packed with events and activities for the entire family to enjoy together, and special nights of fun for adults to unwind!
By Chris Boyle November 28, 2015
Farmingdale's former "Fun Zone" gets a new coat of paint and an exciting new direction sure to please both kids and their parents.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 28, 2015
Don't feel bad about overeating for Thanksgiving - just get outside and start walking off the pounds!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2015
Celebrate the festival of lights with your neighbors for each of the 8 nights of Chanukah!
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2015
MTA New York City Transit and the New York Transit Museum are putting extra magic on the tracks with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s annual holiday tradition of rides to the past via its vintage fleet ...
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes has arrived in various Nassau County Parks.