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  CDC: 1 in 3 Antibiotic Prescriptions Unnecessary

  By Long Island News & PR   May 04, 2016

  At least 30 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are unnecessary, according to new data published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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  USA Luge National Team Named for 2016-2017 Season

  By Long Island News & PR   May 04, 2016

  USA Luge announced its national team on Monday that will participate in the 2016-2017 World Cup and World Championship season, as the run-up to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang draws one year closer.

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  Governor Cuomo Launches "No Excuses" Campaign to Combat Underage Drinking in New York

  By Long Island News & PR   May 04, 2016

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the “No Excuses” campaign aimed at curbing underage drinking in New York.

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  Kaminsky Sworn in as NY's Newest State Senator

  By Long Island News & PR   May 04, 2016

  Senator Todd Kaminsky released a statement after being sworn in as New York’s newest State Senator.

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  State DEC and Parks Replant Connetquot in the Wake of Southern Pine Beetle

  By Long Island News & PR   May 04, 2016

  As part of I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 7, approximately one hundred volunteers will begin tree restoration efforts at Connetquot River State Park Preserve on Long Island, New York State Department of ...

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  NCPD: Single Engine Plane Crashes in Syosset, 3 Dead

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  The Public Information Office reports the details of a single engine plane crash that occurred on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at 3:45 p.m. in Syosset.

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  SCSPCA Rescues Chained, Frightened, Injured Dog from Brentwood Home

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  The Suffolk County SPCA rescued an abandoned, injured, chained dog from a Brentwood home.

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  Schumer and Girl Scout Leaders from NY Kick Off Centennial Celebration of the "Girl Scout Gold Award" at NYC Headquarters

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, alongside Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) CEO Anna Maria Chávez, leaders from New York’s seven Girl Scout councils, and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from throughout New York, today ...

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  Presentation of the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at Adelphi University 120th Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016

  By Kali Chan   May 03, 2016

  Adelphi University will hold its 120th Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

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  2016 Fair Media Council Folio Awards Salute Local Media, Homegrown Reporting

  By Chris Boyle   May 03, 2016

  Star-studded event honors the very best in local Long Island media and reporting over the course of the previous year.

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  Mangano: Nassau Police K-9 Unit To Select Four New Dogs To Assist Narcotics And Bomb Squads

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced today that the Nassau County Police Department’s K-9 unit will be selecting four additional dogs to join the Department’s K-9 Unit.

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  Mangano And League Of Yes Open New Ball Field For Special Needs Players

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano was joined by Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, County Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Dennis Dunne, as well Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker, Kristine Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of League ...

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  Local Letter Carriers and Island Harvest Team Up to “Stamp Out Hunger” on LI

  By Don Miller   May 03, 2016

  Long Islanders encouraged to leave nonperishable food items next to their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14, 2016, as part of nation’s largest single-day food drive. Food collected locally will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank and ...

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  Give Back to Long Island’s State Parks at I Love My Park Day on May 7!

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  It’s not too late to register to volunteer at a state park this Saturday for the fifth annual I Love My Park Day.

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  Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Melissa Manchester to Perform at Adelphi University on May 14, 2016

  By Kali Chan   May 03, 2016

  The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter will perform from her large repertoire of songs.

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  Preventing Bullying- Lets Let A Dog Show Us How It's Done

  By Allison Matos   May 03, 2016

  This is the story of Hobbes, an adorable 9 year old dachshund who was once the victim of severe domestic violence.

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  GVS Sixth Graders Venture Underwater Using Self-Built ROVs

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  The Green Vale School’s sixth grade engaged in a STEAM-oriented project as part of the students’ science curriculum.

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  Suffolk County Offers Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, May 15, 2016

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), the Town of Huntington and the Suffolk County SPCA will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

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  MTA Long Island Rail Road Is the Best Way to Get to Barclays Center to See New York Islanders Play in 2nd Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  The Long Island Rail Road is providing frequent service to Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn and Barclays Center for fans planning on attending the next two New York Islanders games in the Stanley Cut Eastern Conference Semi-Finals ...

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  Rep. Steve Israel Endorses Steve Stern for Congress

  By Long Island News & PR   May 03, 2016

  Today, Rep. Steve Israel endorsed Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern in the Democratic primary to succeed Israel in Congress. Israel made it clear that he believes that Stern's consistent record closely resembles Israel's values when it ...