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By Long Island News & PR September 03, 2015
Governor Cuomo kicked off the Enough is Enough awareness campaign to highlight the State’s new law to combat sexual violence on college campuses, which takes effect this semester.
By Long Island News & PR September 01, 2015
Most schools in the U.S. are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards by offering whole grains, more fruits and vegetables, and reducing sodium content, according to data published today in the ...
By Long Island News & PR August 31, 2015
Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that she helped secure additional funding for school districts in the 11th Assembly District.
By Long Island News & PR August 28, 2015
For the second year, Smith Haven Mall will host Back to School Blast, a daylong event featuring Long Island’s best family-friendly resources and essentials.
By Long Island News & PR August 28, 2015
On June 16th, 184 golfers took to the greens at Piping Rock Club for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)’s 22nd annual golf tournament. Run by golf chairman Eddie Chernoff, the outing brought in $230,000.
By Long Island News & PR August 28, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced $17.2 million in state awards to 26 academic medical institutions for the training of new clinical researchers working on cutting-edge biomedical research.
By Long Island News & PR August 27, 2015
Governor Cuomo issued a warning to college students returning for the fall semester that purchasing fake IDs is not only illegal, but also increases the chance of becoming a victim of identify fraud.
By WFSD News August 21, 2015
For the second consecutive summer, William Floyd occupational therapist Ed Diaz and a dedicated group of volunteers worked with students for five sessions to help them achieve their dream of learning how to ride a ...
By Long Island News & PR August 21, 2015
The Plainedge School District will be the first public school district in New York State to provide a free overdose prevention seminar and train its entire staff on the administration of the life-saving, opiate-overdose reversal ...
By Long Island News & PR August 19, 2015
NFPA, University of New Haven Fire Science Club and The Center for Campus Fire Safety co-host contest in partnership with Domino’s to address 24 percent increase in dorm fires from 2003-2013.
By Phil Andrews August 19, 2015
Long Island gears up for Biggest, Health, Wellness and Back- to-School. The fair be held in conjunction with African-American Media Network, Long Shoprite Supermarket Island African-American Chamber of Commerce, and Hempstead/Uniondale Times.
By Long Island News & PR August 17, 2015
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas today announced that a Nassau County Grand Jury has indicted two Long Island men for operating a sham charitable foundation that bilked high school students out of summer ...
By Long Island News & PR August 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to protect children across New York State from exposure to second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in operation.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 15, 2015
Assemble your team and plan a fun night out at a local trivia night!
By Long Island News & PR August 14, 2015
Over 50 interns from 30 disciplines completed over 5,000 hours of work across 20 county departments.
By Long Island News & PR August 14, 2015
Golfers can drive home in a brand new Maserati and then to a V.I.P. experience at a Billy Joel Concert if they are among the lucky at the Suffolk Community College Foundation 32nd Annual Golf ...
By WFSD News August 13, 2015
This past school year, the William Floyd Music Department raised more than $4,500 in student scholarships to benefit graduating seniors who have committed to pursue music as part of their post-secondary education.
By Long Island News & PR August 13, 2015
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Kathleen Rice (NY-04) announced today that Molloy College has been awarded $234,745 in federal grant funding to continue to improve support services for low-income and academically-needy ...
By Long Island News & PR August 11, 2015
For the fifth year, talented Long Island music students received a unique opportunity to study and perform at Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts.
By Long Island News & PR August 09, 2015
Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM start time or later during the 2011-2012 school year, according to data published today ...