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By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2015
Attorney General Eric. T. Schneiderman issued a statement today on the decision by the New York State wage board to raise the minimum wage of fast-food workers to $15.00 per hour.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $17 million will be disbursed to grow and sustain 22 projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity statewide.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
While there are no capacity concerns, PSEG Long Island is activating its voluntary Thermostat Energy Conservation Program to reduce loading on the system, helping to create savings for customers.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria in three new water bodies in Suffolk County: Old Town Pond in Southampton, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 13, 2015
The Third Squad is reporting the arrests of two men for Burglary that occurred in Manhasset on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 4:44 am.
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 10, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $18 million in economic development funding has been approved for 19 projects that are generating economic growth statewide.
By Long Island News & PR July 09, 2015
In a letter to President Obama, Rice notes that including apprenticeships in PLAs will save money and improve workplace safety.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
Federal dollars secured to help nearly 95,000 job seekers with intensive career counseling.
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
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are urging citizens to be vigilant when using any type of credit or debit card at ATM locations.
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) today announced the approval of an economic development compact that will keep Publishers Clearing House, here in Nassau County where it ...
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has authorized the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to establish an Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research Facility in Port ...
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2015
PSEG Long Island today released the Power Supply Charge for July.
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2015
Two local organizations receive nearly $300,000 in federal funds to help homeless veterans find jobs.
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York’s Medicaid spending per person dropped to a 13 year low over the past 12 months.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2015
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole money from a tip jar at a pizzeria in ...
By Allison Gayne June 25, 2015
Leslie Tayne, Esq. is elected Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee's Advisory Council Vice Chair.
By Long Island News & PR June 18, 2015
The legislation to create a commercial fishing advocate and commercial fishing economic development program. The new advocate would represent commercial fishermen and promote the business in the State's commercial fishing industry.
By Long Island News & PR June 17, 2015
For the first time, top elected officials in Suffolk County and leaders of the region’s top research institutions - following Governor Cuomo’s push for regional planning and to create clusters - have come together to ...