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Jessie Findling from Massapequa Park impressed the judges on "American Idol," winning him a Golden Ticket.

Massapequa Park native wows “American Idol” judges

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

Federal judge upholds U.S. Merchant Marine Academy discipline of Kings Point cadets

By Michael Campbell

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include a look at the snow that took Long Island by storm.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Cop charged with sex crime, new LI Ducks owners and more

By Long Island Press

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By Long Island Press

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Pets

17 adoptable cats, dogs that want to snuggle up in your furever home

By Allison Matos

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

A Baldwin man was indicted in connection with the shooting death of a Monroe University athlete in Hempstead.

Baldwin man indicted for Hempstead house party shooting that killed Monroe University athlete

By Casey Fahrer

Herricks High School’s literary magazine, Opus 67, has been awarded the distinction of Superior from the NCTE REALM program for 2025.

Herricks High School’s Opus 67 earns high honor from national literary program

By Long Island Press

Irma Rosenson was surrounded by her family, who traveled from all over the country, for her birthday celebration.

Living

Jericho’s Irma Rosenson celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family from all over the country

By Casey Fahrer

Emmy Award–winning actress Susan Lucci sat down at the Sid Jacobson JCC to talk to the community about her new book, "La Lucci."

Susan Lucci opens up about life after fame in new memoir

By Larissa Fuentes

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Sports

Built the right way: Manhasset boys’ basketball finding success through development and depth

By Nick Mongiovi

Don Lemon attends 2023 TIME 100 Gala

Dan’s Papers

Journalist Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Authorities After ICE Protest

A new study found that White births in the U.S. have fallen below 50% for the first time, while Hispanic and Black births are rising, reflecting a shifting racial and ethnic makeup with implications for maternal health and health care policy.

White births no longer a majority in U.S., Zucker School of Medicine study finds

By Larissa Fuentes

Guests sip and savor during Dan’s Taste Rosé Soirée, an evening celebrating fine wine, food, and summer vibes.

Dan’s Papers

Dan’s Rosé Soirée Returns to Southampton Arts Center May 24, a Luxe Celebration of Summer & Rosé Wine

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Community Events

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology Celebrates Smithtown Office Grand Reopening

By Long Island Press

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Business

New networking group finds strength in small numbers

By Long Island Press

Nehal Vadhan, PhD, of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research is co-director of the new Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment and director of the Feinstein Family Human Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory.

Nassau

From counterculture to clinic: Northwell opens psychedelics research center

By Larissa Fuentes

Dr. Raymond Soletic who operated an ear, nose, and throat independent practice in Manhasset for 34 years

Business

Manhasset doctor publishes book on sustainable exercise routine

By Michael Campbell

A Valley Stream man was indicted after a DWI crash left a pedestrian dead in Hempstead.

Valley Stream man indicted for striking and killing pedestrian in Halloween DWI crash in Hempstead

By Casey Fahrer

The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees denied a proposed lot subdivision after hearing concerns from residents.

Manorhaven board blocks Inwood Road subdivision

By Larissa Fuentes

A Freeport man was indicted after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and pinning a U.S. postal worker against his truck.

Freeport man indicted for drugged-driving crash that hospitalized a USPS worker

By Casey Fahrer

Russell Costa, the Seaford School District director of school facilities and operations, (R.), updated the community on completed projects throughout the district at its board of education meeting.

Business

Seaford School District has several projects completed, has plans for more this coming summer

By Casey Fahrer

Superintendent of Westbury Schools, Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase, and Westbury Board of Education President Robert Troiano Jr. presented middle school students in the Scholars of Government program with certificates at the board’s meeting on Tuesday.

Westbury

Westbury Board of Education lauds the work of the middle school’s Scholars of Government

By Nicholas Gordon

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