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 February 22, 2013
Ringling Bros.® Presents Built To Amaze! a Circus Spectacular Extraordinarily Engineered by The Greatest Show On Earth®
By Debbi Spiegel February 22, 2013
Maple sugaring is the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup.
By Vickie Moller February 21, 2013
Abrakadoodle is an award-winning mobile art education program that has offered innovative art programs to children all across the country since 2003.
By Robert Ottone February 20, 2013
Rob takes an editorial stance on distracted driving after a personal experience.
By Debbi Spiegel February 16, 2013
Celebrate two of the greatest American Presidents.
By Debbi Spiegel February 15, 2013
The sad reality of life on our Island this week, really did me in!
By Debbi Spiegel February 08, 2013
Snow-day activities that will bust boredom and sneak in some invaluable family bonding.
By Robert Ottone February 02, 2013
New information emerges in the form of an email exchange between former NCPD deputy commissioner William Flanagan and police contributor Gary Parker.
By Debbi Spiegel February 01, 2013
A walk down memory lane with lifelong friends.
By Robert Ottone January 29, 2013
As the father of a six year old boy killed in the Sandy Hook massacre spoke of the need for assault weapons, gun enthusiasts heckled from the gallery.
By Robert Ottone January 26, 2013
16-year old Steven Taggert of Islip has been charged with a felony for threatening to blow up a rival school's gym.
By Debbi Spiegel January 25, 2013
Using coupons has evolved from just clipping from the Sunday newspaper inserts.
By Debbi Spiegel January 24, 2013
There are many snow day superstitions happening in homes across Long Island.
By Robert Ottone January 24, 2013
The trial of William Flanagan enters day three with a verbal bout between witness Lorraine Poppe and defense attorney Bruce Barkett.
By Robert Ottone January 22, 2013
After 20 years, Katie Beers recounts her tale of imprisonment in her new book.
By Robert Ottone January 18, 2013
An Army wife declined an offer of "special guest membership" into Fort Bragg's military spouse group due to same-sex partnership.
By Debbi Spiegel January 18, 2013
Some pin-teresting things that I learned on Pinterest.
By Robert Ottone January 12, 2013
Thomas Bouklas, 64, has been arrested for possession of child pornography.
By Debbi Spiegel January 12, 2013
Get the kids excited about going back in time.
By Debbi Spiegel January 08, 2013
Winter hiking on Long Island brings a unique opportunity to enjoy sights that maybe hidden during the summer months.