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By Long Island News & PR December 07, 2015
After seven top 10 results in last week’s Viessmann World Cup opener, the United States Luge Team jump-started its season Friday in Lake Placid when Chris Mazdzer won his first career men’s singles race. Tucker ...
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo today announced seven distinctive projects from around the state received 2015 New York State Historic Preservation Awards.
By Long Island News & PR December 03, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo releases a statement on the shooting in San Bernardino, CA.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2015
USA Luge finished fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth in a pair of races on the first day of the World Cup season Saturday in Igls, Austria.
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
Live web streaming and 7 hours of luge action on NBCSN on tap for this season.
By Long Island News & PR November 26, 2015
The President celebrated the 68th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflected upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wishes American families a warm, safe, and healthy holiday.
By Kelly Tenny November 25, 2015
Leave those gloves, hats and winter coats at home - it’s going to be a warm Thanksgiving!
By Long Island News & PR November 24, 2015
AccuWeather reports a after a chilly Thanksgiving in 2014, warm conditions will surge across the Northeast in time for the holiday this year.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2015
AccuWeather reports as millions of people take to the roads and skies during the week of Thanksgiving, a storm will impact travel in the West, while mild weather continues in much of the East.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2015
A beautiful crisp fall weekend met the athletes and spectators at the USA Luge Senior National Championship on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 at Olympic Park in Park City, Utah.
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2015
The President issues a statement on the situation in Paris following attacks.
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2015
Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President James Carver wishes today to reassure hundreds of worried callers that about 30 officers currently visiting France as members of the Holy Name Society are safe, a day after ...
By Long Island News & PR November 14, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he has directed state agencies, including the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the New York State Police, National Guard, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Port ...
By Long Island News & PR November 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately investigate a new potentially dangerous product that is hitting store shelves: caffeinated peanut butter.
By Long Island News & PR November 07, 2015
Suffolk County Deputy Police Commissioner Risco Mention-Lewis took part in a group discussion at the White House with President Obama and Law Enforcement Leaders (LEL) to reduce crime and incarceration on October 21 and October ...
By Wendy L November 06, 2015
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade delights millions each year. Here's what to expect from it this year!
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2015
CDC today launched its redesigned Healthy Pets Healthy People website, with expanded information about diseases people can catch from pets, farm animals, and wildlife.
By Christian Abbatecola October 03, 2015
Hurricane Joaquin continues to track away from LI, but a separate storm has already caused flooding and knocked the power out for some Long Islanders.
By Long Island News & PR October 02, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted due to Hurricane Joaquin.
By Christian Abbatecola October 02, 2015
More models show Hurricane Joaquin moving out to sea, but flooding is still possible on Long Island.