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Several community projects throughout Nassau County have received federal funding through an appropriations package.

Bethpage

Several Nassau County community projects to receive over $15M in federal funding

By Casey Fahrer

The Old Westbury Police Department reported its lowest level of index crime in at least 36 years in 2025.

Glen Head

Old Westbury Police Department crime stats lowest in 36 years

By Larissa Fuentes

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Maeve Downing becomes the sixth New Hyde Park girls basketball player to join the 1,000-point club

By Nick Mongiovi

Children having sack race at campsite

New York Family

Overnight Camp Questions to Ask

A rendering from the Stella-Cerrone LLC application for the Jericho Turnpike developmenr.

Proposed Floral Park developers respond to public concern

By J. Cav Scott

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Port Washington Board of Educations begins 2026–27 budget planning

By Steve Blank

Trustee Steven Hope, Deputy Mayor Barton Sobel, and Trustee Anne Mendelson (L. to R.)

Great Neck

Great Neck gets four new garbage trucks

By Michael Campbell

Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner said he may not plan to continue 85 Channel Drive's conditional use permit after odor issues continue.

Port Washington

Odor issues persist at Bombay Kitchen as Port Washington North nears decision

By Larissa Fuentes

Our Lady of Victory's girls' basketball team during half time at their first ever game.

Students tip off inaugural sports season at Floral Park school

By J. Cav Scott

Girl Scout Kara Greene

Suffolk

How this Girl Scout finds her voice through service

By Long Island Press

"Brighton Beach Memoirs" at Theatre Three

Dan’s Papers

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ Brings the Laughs at Theatre Three

Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad arrested this Nassau County man for allegedly committing sex crimes while impersonating a medical professional at a Jamaica clinic, and the NYPD is asking other victims to come forward.

QNS

Long Islander accused of impersonating therapist, groping two female patients at Queens clinic: NYPD

A Nassau County judge has removed the court-ordered independent monitor from the Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Woodbury

Judge removes independent monitor from Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

By Casey Fahrer

Nathaniel Nichols from Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna LLP, presented the findings of the investigation at a previous Board of Education meeting.

Mineola

School board corrects suspension error, appoints acting replacement

By J. Cav Scott

Milan Rizo (center) receiving the Dr. William A. Shine Student Awards

Manhasset

Manhasset parent raises concerns over bus safety

By Michael Campbell

Propel NY Energy officials say recent weather extremes that have strained the statewide grid, making the project even more necessary.

Roslyn

Propel NY Energy project addresses concerns amid grid strain

By Larissa Fuentes

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Great Neck

Raymond Iryami column: Bill Dobkin and me

By Raymond Iryami

Students sit on Nassau County Community College campus.

Nassau

Student support program will terminate after federal grant is cut

By J. Cav Scott

Pennsylvania state police said a Floral Park resident was killed in a single-car crash.

Floral Park native killed in Pennsylvania crash

By Casey Fahrer

Manhasset Board of Education presents Dr. William A. Shine Humanitarian Award to Patricia Master (center)

Manhasset Board of Education honors students and teachers

By Long Island Press

Thomas Orellana (center), his children, and his wife, Claudia Orellana (right)

Great Neck

Great Neck community supports ICE detainee and his family

By Michael Campbell

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Great Neck

Long Island Republicans quiet on Jan. 6 bill

By Michael Campbell

Shaan Khan was elected as the 2026 Long Island Board of Realtors president.

Nassau

Shaan Khan installed as president of Long Island Board of Realtors

By Larissa Fuentes

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Vacation & Travel

New York State: Where the World is Coming to Play in 2026

By Karen Rubin

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