Nassau County Archives – LI Press

Older adults in Nassau County are facing rising financial insecurity, with poverty rates climbing sharply according to a new report based on U.S. Census data.

North Hempstead

Nassau seniors see poverty rise as older population surges

By Larissa Fuentes

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Bethpage

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

Crime across New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County generally declined in 2024.

Nassau

Nassau County’s 2024 crime levels remained low

By Larissa Fuentes

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New York Family

Long Island Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, and Fests: September 2025

Police patrols will increase at schools and religious institutions following a shooting at a Catholic school Mass in Minneapolis that killed two children and injured 17.

North Hempstead

Nassau County boosts patrols at schools, houses of worship after Minneapolis shooting

By Larissa Fuentes

(L. to R.) Mike Mannix, Danielle D'Ambrosio and Madison Bruck were elected to serve as Members-at-Large on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors.

Port Washington

Port Washington, Manhasset leaders elected to serve on Nassau Girl Scouts board

By Larissa Fuentes

Nassau County East Meadow jail

Nassau

More than 1,600 immigrants arrested by ICE across Long Island

By Cameryn Oakes

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor candidate Joe Saladino

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor candidate Joseph Saladino: Election 2025 Guide

By Long Island Press

Schools across New York settle down on cell phone policies as statewide ban takes effect in September.

Nassau

Schools prepare for statewide cell phone ban starting this fall

By Larissa Fuentes

Port Washington resident Mike Mannix was elected to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors, Members-at-Large.

Port Washington

Nassau Girl Scouts announces Port resident elected to board of directors

By Larissa Fuentes

Bethpage Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual summer carnival.

Bethpage

Bethpage Chamber of Commerce brings community together with carnival

By Casey Fahrer

Jacob, Daniel and Dov Avital, owners of 5 Towns Jewelry Buyers in Cedarhurst, have filed a lawsuit against Nassau County, alleging a police news release falsely accused them of robbery and assault later dismissed by a grand jury.

Nassau

Jewelry store owners file libel suit over Nassau police news release

By Larissa Fuentes

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New York Family

Long Island Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs: August 2025

Kadeem Brown, candidate for District 3 Nassau County Legislator

Nassau

Nassau County Legislator District 3 candidate Kadeem Brown: Election 2025 Guide

By Kadeem M Brown

The Town of Babylon has sued Nassau County and others over unequal equalization rates for those who live in split-county school districts.

Babylon

Town of Babylon sues Nassau County, others over equalization rates

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau County awarded the Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage with an additional $100,000 in funding.

Bethpage

County gives Fire Service Academy additional $100,000 of funding

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (L.) has raised more campaign funds than his competitor Legislator Seth Koslow (R.).

Nassau

Bruce Blakeman outraises challenger Seth Koslow in Nassau county executive campaign

By Cameryn Oakes

Senator Salazar and Assembly Solages read Section 500-J of the New York State Correction Law to East Meadow Jail facility officials, which permits them to tour the jail at their pleasure.

Nassau

State lawmakers visit Nassau jail to observe ICE detainee conditions

By Cameryn Oakes & Isabella Gallo

Nassau County Commissioner of Health Irina Gelman speaks about the 25 confirmed rabies cases in the region.

Nassau

Nassau County declares ‘imminent public health threat’ after 25 confirmed rabies cases

By Hannah Devlin & Frankie DiCalogero

Protesters gather outside the Nassau County Police Department to honor John Lewis’s legacy and denounce county collaboration with ICE and threats to civil liberties.

Manhasset

‘Good Trouble’ rally calls out immigration policies, threats to democracy in Nassau County

By Larissa Fuentes

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (Center), joined by former Rep. Peter King (L.), discusses security for the Cricket World Cup events at Eisenhower Park, which King consulted on.

Nassau

Ex-Rep. King hired as Nassau County counterterrorism adviser in $200K contracts

By Cameryn Oakes

More than 1,4000 ICE detainees have been held in the Nassau County Jail since February.

Nassau

Nassau County Jail holds more than 1,400 ICE detainees over past 5 months

By Cameryn Oakes

LI Nets Kids Dance Team 2

New York Family

Try Out for the Long Island Nets Dance Teams!

New York is facing a firefighter shortage despite efforts over the years to entice more volunteers.

Nassau

New York faces alarming firefighter shortage as volunteer ranks dwindle statewide

By Larissa Fuentes

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