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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

Local News

Up to 5 inches of snow forecast for Long Island

By Timothy Bolger

Nassau

County luncheons foster community and support for senior veterans

By Christy Hinko

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Nassau

Chaminade basketball’s Gunther striving to get better every day

By Michael J. Lewis

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.

Why is mac and cheese the ultimate comfort food? Ask this BBQ restaurant

By Christy Hinko

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Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Macy’s closing, school data breach and more

By Long Island Press

Top 5

Long Island Restaurant Week Returns January 26-February 2

By Long Island Press

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Pets

Is one of these 10 adoptable pals your soumate?

By Allison Matos

Floral Park-Bellerose School.

Floral Park-Bellerose School District to host $19 million bond referendum

By Casey Fahrer

Ryan Scarry performing the ceremonial puck drop at the New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders Alumni Classic.

Massapequa

Massapequa Park child with cancer does ceremonial puck drop at Madison Square Garden

By Casey Fahrer

Herricks Board of Education members, from left to right, Jim Gounaris, Shaheda A. Quraishi, Juleigh Chin, Maria Bono, Henry R. Zanetti

Herricks school board reviews audit report, student test scores

By Hannah Devlin

Newly appointed members of the Glen Cove Beautification Commission stand with city council members

Glen Cove

Glen Cove Beautification Commission welcomes 7 new members, first student liaison

By Hannah Devlin

Nassau

Hochul proposes free community college

By Casey Fahrer

Gathering Time set to perform folk rock at My Father's Place on Feb. 13.

Music

Gathering Time to perform folk rock at My Father’s Place

By Christy Hinko

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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