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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 Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
On Tuesday, December 8th, the Kings Park School District community approved a $41.4 million facilities bond with an overwhelming approval rate of 73% in the public vote.
By Long Island News & PR December 16, 2015
Protect children from potential lead hazards in some holiday toys and toy jewelry.
By Long Island News & PR December 15, 2015
While most of us are busy writing our lists and will soon be checking them twice. The Nassau County SPCA urges you to think carefully before you give a pet as a Holiday gift.
By Long Island News & PR December 15, 2015
Usdan, the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp that for almost 50 years has introduced the arts to more than 40,000 children, announces the first Visit/Info Event in 2016, on Sunday January 10 from 11 ...
By Long Island News & PR December 14, 2015
The Public Information Office reports the details of an Unusual Incident that occurred on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 10:45 am in Valley Stream.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 12, 2015
If you don't have time to bake desserts yourself at home, grab some tasty pre-made goods while supporting a good cause!
By Long Island News & PR December 12, 2015
More than 125 students at Harbor Country Day School, a nonprofit independent school in St. James, joined this week’s worldwide Hour of Code computer science event.
By Cait Russell December 11, 2015
The holiday season is in full swing, and although we're almost half way through December, there's still time to catch a Christmas Parade right here on Long Island!
By Kelly Tenny December 11, 2015
Get in the holiday spirit this season by attending one of the many wonderful holiday theatre performances happening on Long Island!
By Long Island News & PR December 11, 2015
For the second year, the Maplewood Intermediate School and The D’Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation are partnering to deliver a holiday surprise.
By Long Island News & PR December 11, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the final report and recommendations of the Common Core Task Force – a diverse group of educators, parents, education officials and state representatives – which was charged with comprehensively reviewing and making ...
By Long Island News & PR December 10, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that, after his public push, the Senate has voted to pass the Every Student Succeeds Act, which includes more than $303 million in federal funding for New York ...
By Long Island News & PR December 09, 2015
The Fourth Squad reports the details of an incident that occurred on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at 8:40 am in Long Beach.
By Legislator Anker's Office December 09, 2015
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Departments offers the “Test, Don’t Guess” program. The program provides free drug test kits available to parents to assist in monitoring their children who may be using illegal substances.
By Kelly Tenny December 06, 2015
Keep your Elf on the Shelf active with antics this year by checking out these creative ideas!
By Lyndsay McCabe December 05, 2015
Enjoy a tasty brunch and a picture with Santa to support local not-for-profits!
By Chris Boyle December 04, 2015
Nassau County firefighters conduct live residential tree fire to drive home how deadly ignoring basic home safety can be during the holidays.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2015
The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, in conjunction with the Inc. Village of Port Jefferson, will host the 20th Annual Charles Dickens Festival on from December 5 – 6, 2015, throughout the Village of ...
By Wendy L December 04, 2015
The end of the year can be bittersweet, but we have loads of entertainment to get you pumped and excited for the start of a New Year!
By WFSD News December 04, 2015
As a way to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation’s Armed Forces members and their families on a daily basis, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently welcomed members of the Long Island Blue ...
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