Long Island News from the Long Island Press

It’s officially spring, which means there’s no better time to adopt a dog to get out and walk with, or a cat to enjoy the upcoming sunny days with.

Buddha bowls, also known as hippie bowls, are hearty vessels made up of raw and roasted veggies, usually dark, leafy greens, and beans or rice.

Jermaine Williams, a vice president of a community college in Massachusetts, has been named the new leader of Nassau Community College.

The firm has grown to earn nearly $1 million in annual sales, including 11 national dealers and online sales as well as test models in Walmart

To advance his goal of making New York State’s entire building stock carbon neutral, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched this month the “Buildings of Excellence” competition, which promotes the design, construction and operation of low- or zero-carbon emitting buildings.

When it's time to hire a company to install or repair refrigeration equipment, it's best to call a seasoned pro with a proven track record in the field. 

Dozens of Long Island chefs fired up their grills for the fourth annual Chefs of Long Island Tasting Event to raise funds for the nonprofit Life’s WORC’s Family Center for Autism, which helps people with developmental disabilities, at The Carltun in East Meadow.

“This is the closest we’ve ever come to make this happen,” says Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.

Oceanside’s Barrier Brewing Co. took home the prize for Best Brew of New York State.

March is National Caffeine Awareness Month. With coffee, moderation is key, experts say.

Raising the bar for ultra-luxury homes is this Mediterranean mansion fusing high-end design with classic architecture that is listed for sale in the Village of Sands Point.

“My goal is to help as many people as I can.”