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The House passed a bill banning trans athletes from competing in women's sports, but both of Nassau County's representatives voted against it

Glen Cove

House passes bill barring trans athletes from female sports, Nassau reps vote against it

By Cameryn Oakes

Current fields at Stillwell Park experience flooding when it rains

Syosset

Nassau County to vote on transfer of Stillwell Park, $6M share of upgrades

By Hannah Devlin

United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

Great Neck

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy fails to meet cybersecurity requirements: report

By Cameryn Oakes

This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip shows a smoke plume rising from explosions above destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2025 amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Nassau

Local leaders react to reported Israel-Hamas cease-fire

By Casey Fahrer

Glen Cove City School District's superintendent of schools, Maria Rianna

Glen Cove

Glen Cove Superintendent Maria Rianna hired by Malverne schools

By Hannah Devlin

Former Police Chief Timothy Edwards

Glen Cove

Timothy Edwards, former Glen Cove police chief, dies at 83

By Hannah Devlin

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Wine-Tasting Exemplifies Art, Nature & Neighborhood in Sonoma, California

By Karen Rubin

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a performance by comedian Dave Attell.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

General Douglas MacArthur senior Melody Hong was named a semifinalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Levittown

MacArthur High School senior named Regeneron semifinalist

Long Island Press Staff

JFK’s winner, Maahira Kaur, will next participate in the regional competition.

Bethpage

John F. Kennedy Middle School hosts thrilling third annual spelling bee

Long Island Press Staff

Pictured from right to left: Councilman Steve Labriola, Retired United States Air Force Captain Warren Achenbaum of Massapequa, and Councilman Louis Imbroto

Oyster Bay

Hometown Heroes banner recognition applications now available

Long Island Press Staff

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Oyster Bay

Locust Valley Virtual Enterprise class attends first competition

By Long Island Press

Seaford High School senior Myles Munro is this year’s recipient of the Bill Ott Memorial Award

Seaford

Seaford cross-country star given Bill Ott Memorial Award

By Casey Fahrer

NYPD officer at NYC subway turnstile

AMNY

amNewYork Metro poll: Do you feel safe riding the subways?

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Oyster Bay

Town to host Valentine’s Day vow renewal ceremony

By Long Island Press

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Brookhaven

State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Oyster Bay

Local landscaping company recycles over 50 Christmas trees

By Long Island Press

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Bayville

Locust Valley students present at annual Art Talks series

By Long Island Press

The dragon god, a powerful creature that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in China during the Lunar New Year festival, is set to be celebrated on the pavement in China’s capital.

Nassau

Lunar New Year 2025 in Nassau County

By Robin Levine

U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi will serve as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus alongside Pennsylvania's Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

Nassau

Rep. Suozzi appointed as co-chair to bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus

By Cameryn Oakes

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You voted, they won: 5 top fitness businesses of LI

By Long Island Press

16-year-old Paige Wygodzki, who trains at Robbie Wagner Tennis in Glen Cove, just won the USTA Winter Nationals. Photo credit: Your Game Face.

Glen Cove

Robbie Wagner’s Paige Wygodzki wins national tennis event

By Michael J. Lewis

Manhasset High School students and Italian teachers with Cooking Lab owner Michelle Capobianco during their Italian cooking class

Manhasset

Manhasset students immerse in language learning and gourmet cooking experience

By Long Island Press

Great Neck Public Schools is implementing media literacy training throughout all of its grades and over all courses

Great Neck

Great Neck flexes media literacy curriculum throughout its schools

By Cameryn Oakes

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