Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), an Army veteran who continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, announced the United States Air Force has designated Long Island a high cost area, allowing active duty Air Force service members to receive child care tuition assistance from
In an effort to keep its students safe from the spread of Coronavirus, Stony Brook University has implemented a student-only on-site testing center in partnership with Enzo Clinical Labs. “We have taken proactive measures to help our community stay safe, including the installation of a unique state-of-the-art testing facility,” said President Maurie McInnis. “We are […]
In an effort to promote long-term water conservation, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Legislator Siela A. Bynoe kicked off the “Smart Sprinkler” Reimbursement Program. Through the new County initiative, eligible Nassau County homeowners can apply for a partial reimbursement for the cost of installing weather-based irrigation controller technology – commonly
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that Lauren B. Schulz, D.O., has joined its practice. Through a multi-specialty network of physicians, NY Health is one of the leading community healthcare practices treating a wide range of conditions. The NY Health Center for Urology features board-certified urologists in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, […]
Diet and health go hand in hand. Perhaps that’s why there’s a growing interest in foods that are purportedly curative. Some people even choose foods in the hopes that they can help to reduce symptoms of allergies and inflammation. As concerns about cognitive decline and diseases that attack the brain and memory grow, some people […]
Tending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in the great outdoors. What’s more, the bounty produced by such gardens provides healthy, fresh foods to gardeners and their loved ones. Although spring and summer are widely seen as the peak of gardening season, the mild temperatures of autumn can be a […]
Woodburning fireplaces or fuel stoves can add warmth and ambiance to a home. These appliances are particularly coveted in the cooler months when people spend more time indoors. Maintenance is necessary in order for fireplaces and stoves to function safely, and that upkeep must include paying close attention to the functionality of the chimney. Chimneys […]
Tutors provide an invaluable service to students across the globe. Students at all grade levels utilize tutors, and the results such tutors produce may surprise even the most ardent tutor supporters. A 2009 study from researchers at the Chabot College Office of Institutional Research found that tutored students had higher pass rates on average than […]
PSEG Long Island is expanding its claims policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic so that customers whose electrical service was interrupted by Tropical Storm Isaias for at least 72 hours can be reimbursed for spoiled food and medication. The tropical storm knocked out power for more than 420,000 customers on Long Island and in the […]
Laura Curran, the first women to be elected Nassau County Executive, spoke to the members of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) on Wednesday, August 19, at their celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. In addition to County Executive Curran, also present were […]
Nicolock Paving Stones, one of the region’s leading hardscape manufacturers, appoints Jeremy Mutschler as its director of marketing. Mutschler will oversee all marketing, including advertising, promotions, events, and public relations. A family-owned-and-operated company for 60 years, Nicolock’s success rests on the company’s trendsetting hardscape/paver products, its
The Village of Lindenhurst was recently presented with the Smart Growth Award from Vision Long Island for revitalization efforts in the Village. Greenman Pedersen Inc. (GPI), also received the Smart Growth Award for their work on the Walkability Study. The Smart Growth Award honors the efforts of leaders in government, the private sector, and the […]