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 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.
By Long Island News & PR July 13, 2015
Senator Ken LaValle issues a statement concerning the affiliation of Eastern Long Island Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine.
By Legislator Anker's Office July 12, 2015
On July 2nd, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined in the grand opening of HabiTots Preschool and Child Care Center.
By Long Island News & PR July 12, 2015
Catherine Beasley of Washington Rose School in Roosevelt has been selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute for the ...
By Lyndsay McCabe July 11, 2015
Check out the regular car cruise nights in your area, or take a drive across the Island to meet new people and see their great vintage cars!
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
On a conference call with reporters, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today launched a major push to block any Senate amendment that significantly cuts funding in the Every Child Achieves Act, which the Senate considers ...
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today publicly urged online retailers, including Amazon and eBay, to immediately stop selling potentially dangerous iPhone cases made to look exactly like a real gun.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas conducted a study recently that found that schools across New York are likely underreporting acts of bullying and cyberbullying, and called upon state legislators to enhance regulations and ...
By Lyndsay McCabe July 05, 2015
There's no time for the summertime blues - this bucket list will keep you busy all summer long!
By Lyndsay McCabe July 04, 2015
Soak up the sun while listening to great live jams at one of these festivals, concert series, or Jones Beach shows!
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Assemblywoman Solages fosters a 2015 Summer Reading Challenge to assure that students are given the opportunity to continue to enrich themselves during their summer break.