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The Carle Place Fire Department led a team of about 40 firefighters in responding to a fire at Homewood Suites on Westbury Avenue.

Fire at Carle Place hotel displaces 40 guests

By Nicholas Gordon

Just Salad opened its newest Nassau location in Massapequa Park.

Business

Just Salad opens newest location in Massapequa Park

By Casey Fahrer

Undefeated in the November North American Scrabble Players Association Princeton tournament, Samuel Kaplan climbed to 41st in North America after capturing his 14th career Scrabble title.

Roslyn scrabble player climbs to 41st in North America after undefeated tournament run

By Larissa Fuentes

Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown (L.) and Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy discussed updates to the 2026-2027 budget proposal.

Roslyn Board of Education reduces proposed budget from $142M to $140M

By Larissa Fuentes

Vincent Muscarella (R.) will serve as the town's commissioner of planning and economic development, and his brother, Michael Muscarella (L.) sits on the town council.

Town council member’s brother confirmed as planning commissioner

By J. Cav Scott

Cynthia Seiden is the new principal of its Variety Child Learning Center’s Syosset campus.

Syosset

Variety Child Learning Center names new principal of Syosset campus

By Long Island Press

The four performers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brought smiles to the young patients with song, dance and acrobatics.

A circus is in town, or at least at the children’s hospital

By J. Cav Scott

Patrick Thompson of Levittown pleaded guilty to charges after a 2025 crash in North Bellmore left one person dead.

Levittown man pleads guilty for 2025 DWI Crash that killed motorcyclist in North Bellmore

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced a Mineola man, who lived near a Mineola School District field and Chaminade High School, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Mineola man who lived by Mineola School District field, Chaminade High School, charged with illegal firearms possession

By Casey Fahrer

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The North Shore School District proposed budget for the 2026–27 school year

By Farhan Alm

Kings Point Park entrance on Steamboat Road with the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America center under construction in the background

Proposed swap of Kings Point Park land with the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America continues to cast a shadow over Great Neck Park District

By Michael Campbell

A person was hospitalized after a fire ni Glen Cove.

One person hospitalized after fire in Glen Cove

By Casey Fahrer

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is proposing a $69.4 million budget for the upcoming school year.

Business

Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District proposes $69.4 million 2026-2027 budget

By Casey Fahrer

Student performers sang and danced in "101 Dalmatians."

Herricks fifth grade drama club delights audiences of all ages with ‘101 Dalmatians’

By Long Island Press

Emmi S. Herman with copies of "Chicken Soup for the Soul."

People

Bridging generations: one grandmother’s video game adventure

By J. Cav Scott

Manorhaven Village Justice William Bodkin (R.) resigned during a board of trustees meeting, then immediately swore in interim justice Gennaro Savastano (L.) with his family by his side.

Nassau

Manorhaven Village justice resigns, interim justice appointed

By Larissa Fuentes

Rhonda Meserole, the Seaford School District's assistant superintendent for business and operations, led a budget presentation at a recent board of education meeting.

Business

Seaford School District presents 2.26% tax levy for proposed 2026-2027 budget

By Casey Fahrer

The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 28th annual Culinary Delights event.

Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce to host 28th annual Culinary Delight at the Mansion of Glen Cove in May

By Casey Fahrer

Helen Keller Services for the Blind has leased a space in Plainview after selling its previous Hempstead office last year.

Business

Helen Keller Services for the Blind leases new spaces in Plainview, Islandia

By Casey Fahrer

New Hyde Park village officials including Mayor Chris Devane (Center) and village trustees (R.) with child presenters from the village Chinese Association (L.).

Village board celebrates Lunar New Year

By J. Cav Scott

Volunteers Donna Meth, Joseph Vernice, Director of Parish Social Ministry Roxana Sienko and Carrie Cheung in the St. Peter Alcantara Food Pantry.

Port Washington

St. Peter of Alcantara Food Pantry launches ‘Spring Into Action’ drive

By Larissa Fuentes

Suffolk County has enacted a comprehensive set of new regulations governing electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters, and motorized scooters (e-scooters), concluding several years of debate over safety, enforcement challenges, and the rapid growth of electric mobility devices on local roads and walkways.

Fire Island News

Suffolk County Adopts Sweeping E-Bike and E-Scooter Laws After Safety Concerns

Islanders Anders Lee PP goal Ducks

AMNY

Islanders are right where they expected to be as final push begins: ‘The window is always open’

Sally Struthers.

Dan’s Papers

Sally Struthers Brings Laughter to Gateway Playhouse in ‘The Full Monty’

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