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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 Chelsea Triola October 24, 2013
Halloween is just a week away! If you're looking to enjoy some seasonal traditions before October is over, try secretly BOOing a neighbor of yours!
By Wendy L October 23, 2013
Photos were captured of the man who exposed himself to a young girl at a Target store in Medford. Today, police have made an arrest and have connected him to another incident that occurred in ...
By Sandra Stelmach October 23, 2013
With less than 10 days left until Halloween, don't miss out on the spookiest holiday of the year.
By Wendy L October 23, 2013
A dead baby is found in a garbage bag at a recycling center in Lawrence. An investigation continues into this homicide case.
By Vickie Moller October 22, 2013
In frenzied panic students ran for cover as shots were fired Monday at the Sparks Middle School in Sparks, Nev. by a fellow student, who, after killing a teacher and wounding two students, shot and ...
By Wendy L October 18, 2013
Report cards will not only be out for students. By Dec. 31, report cards will also be out for teachers and principals online.
By Chelsea Triola October 16, 2013
Halloween is just around the corner, and one of the season’s most beloved traditions is pumpkin carving.
By Vickie Moller October 16, 2013
Following a raucous barrage of criticism from parents and teachers last week at a town-hall style meeting in Poughkeepsie to discuss Common Core Standards, State Education Commissioner John King Saturday canceled four remaining statewide meetings.
By Sharon Lindell October 14, 2013
Another great fall activity is going on a hay ride. Long Island offers many chances for you and your family to enjoy a ride. So, check one out!
By Sharon Lindell October 12, 2013
Everyone should enjoy Halloween night. From children to pets, precautions need to be taken in account for so everyone has a fun night. Check out our trick or treating guide and trick or treating events ...
By Wendy L October 11, 2013
The parents of one elementary school on Long Island had a scare after news of an evacuation due to carbon monoxide.
By Sharon Lindell October 11, 2013
The kids on Long Island are lucky enough to have many safe and fun Halloween activities. Halloween does not have to be too scary. So check out the kid friendly events going on this month ...
By Wendy L October 09, 2013
Recess is had without hard balls, playing tag, and doing cartwheels at one middle school on Long Island. Find out why it has been banned.
By Vickie Moller October 08, 2013
Eastern Suffolk BOCES, in partnership with the Medford Multicare Center, Suffolk Independent Living Organization and the Islip Career Center, last month launched a pilot program giving students with disabilities the opportunity to transition to adult ...
By Sharon Lindell October 05, 2013
Nothing is more fun than picking pumpkins and hay rides. Another fun activity that is very popular on Long Island are corn mazes. So, get lost in one today!
By Vickie Moller October 04, 2013
"Exciting News: Construction Begins for Our New School Building This Week," a September 4 news release on the Riverhead Charter School website reads--and Thursday nearly all of the school's 300 students turned out at the ...
By Vickie Moller October 01, 2013
For over 150 years, the Academy of Saint Joseph was a prestigious private all-girls Roman Catholic school conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, attracting boarding students from as far away as South ...
By Sandra Stelmach September 27, 2013
With the official beginning of Fall now come and gone, Long Island is starting to get into the swing of things as we enter October with tons of fall festivals and fairs and family fun ...
By Sharon Lindell September 27, 2013
Smithsonian Magazine is at it again with their Museum Day Live taking place this Saturday, September 28th with giving away admission to many museums on Long Island.
By Joe Randazzo September 26, 2013
Jillian Given saved her mother’s life when she calmly spoke to 911 dispatchers last week.
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