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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 Brian Re May 20, 2016
From parades to historical celebrations, Long Island is looking at a Memorial Day Weekend packed with fun and entertainment for all ages!
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) Foundation is sponsoring a car seat drive for 152 families in the Roosevelt community thanks to a donation of car seats by the Toys of Hope Children's Charity.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2016
Every year, serious health and safety violations force thousands of public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds to close, according to a report published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
By Long Island News & PR May 17, 2016
This evening, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was presented with the “Champion for Working Families & Children” award by the Paid Family Leave Insurance Campaign of New York State.
By Long Island News & PR May 16, 2016
Should you sleep with your bedroom door opened or closed? It’s a straightforward question, but the answer isn’t quite so clear-cut.
By Long Island News & PR May 15, 2016
In advance of the Board of Regents meeting on Monday, Senator Todd Kaminsky and the Chair of the Assembly Education Subcommittee on Students with Special Needs, Shelley Mayer, sent a letter to New York State ...
By Kelly Tenny May 14, 2016
With a 3-day weekend ahead, how are you are your family planning to spend Memorial Day Weekend 2016?
By Long Island News & PR May 13, 2016
Today, Senator Schumer called for full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which helps provide special education and related services to millions of children with autism and other developmental disabilities across the ...
By Long Island News & PR May 12, 2016
Governor Cuomo today announced that the first school district funding requests from the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act have been approved.
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
First Squad detectives are investigating two suspicious incidents in which an unknown male approached two children in Bellmore and N. Merrick on Tuesday, 05/10/16 at 3:00 P.M. and 3:15 P.M., respectively.
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
Share the beauty of your community with a Fresh Air child this summer while enjoying the pure joys of discovery in your own backyard!
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
In a continuing effort to provide economic empowerment to its most disadvantaged millennial residents, the City of Long Beach will be partnering with Family & Children’s Association (FCA) to offer a comprehensive training program for ...
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with Cox Media Group Long Island’s 102.3 WBAB and 106.1 BLI, are offering Long Island families the rare opportunity to explore, sit in and take photos with ...
By Long Island News & PR May 11, 2016
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced the launch of the latest phase of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Talk2Prevent education campaign, an initiative focused on preventing underage and binge ...
By Long Island News & PR May 10, 2016
Not many people can say they have achieved their lifelong dream--but Evan Wofsy, 45, can.
By Long Island News & PR May 10, 2016
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Bambini Ball presented by Goat on a Boat on Saturday, May 20 at 5:30 pm.
By Long Island News & PR May 10, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the award of $6,081,700 to help 122 behavioral health providers that offer children’s services improve or develop their technological infrastructure.
By Brian Re May 08, 2016
Grab the entire family and head out to one of Long Island's best farms to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries!
By EAC Network May 08, 2016
EAC Network is thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with Pal-O-mine Equestrian in Islandia to provide child victims of abuse or neglect with up to eight weeks of equine therapy.
By Long Island News & PR May 06, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, County Legislators and Winthrop University Hospital today proclaimed May as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Awareness Month in Nassau County.
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