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The Glen Cove City Council passed a new law prohibiting marijuana consumption in public spaces at its latest meeting.

Glen Cove

City of Glen Cove prohibits marijuana consumption in public spaces

By Casey Fahrer

L.-R.: Tanya Jackson, who was known as Peaches; Tatiana Dykes, who was known as Baby Doe; and Andrew Dykes

Florida man charged with Peaches’ murder waives extradition to NY

By Timothy Bolger

Members of the Village of East Hills Board of Trustees and Kids in the Park Committee at the village's 2nd annual tree and menorah lighting.

Roslyn

East Hills kicks off holiday season with tree and menorah lighting

By Larissa Fuentes

Members of the Port Washington Police Department were paired with children from the Litting House for a "shop with a cop" event.

Port Washington

Port Washington Police host “Shop With a Cop” to bring holiday joy to local children

By Larissa Fuentes

Rockettes

Patty Grantham, one of the oldest living Rockettes, reflects on life on stage as troupe marks 100 years

By Christy Hinko

A Freeport man was arraigned on assault charges after an incident at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre.

Freeport

Freeport man arraigned on assault charges for incident at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre

By Casey Fahrer

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The wind turbines at the South Fork Wind Farm stand almost 800 feet tall – like skyscrapers in the ocean.

Dan’s Papers

Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Halt Offshore Wind Work

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Great Neck

Cilluffo wins fifth term as Great Neck Park District commissioner

By Michael Campbell

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North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Board OKs convenience store expansion

By Cameryn Oakes

Brian Meyerson, Clara Pomerantz, Spencer Kanis, Michael Koblenz and Manny Zuckerman honor Kanis for two decades of work as chair of Architectural Review Board.

Roslyn

East Hills Architectural Review Board chair resigns after 20 years

By Larissa Fuentes

Manor Oaks - William School in New-Hyde Park

New Hyde Park school board approves retirements, Girl Scouts water education

By J. Cav Scott

A Queens man was sentenced to two years in prison after a 2024 hate crime incident in Hewlett, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

Nassau

Queens man sentenced to two years in prison for 2024 hate crime incident in Hewlett

By Casey Fahrer

Plainedge superintendent Edward Salina Jr. is receiving more than $900,000 in payouts after he stepped down from his position in September.

Nassau

Former Plainedge superintendent is receiving over $900K in payouts

By Casey Fahrer

DreamPark

DreamPark brings virtual reality adventures to Samanea Mall

By Christy Hinko

Life's WORC is one of this month's Small Business Star nominees.

Business

Small Business Star: Life’s WORC

By Long Island Press

Fighting Chance is one of this month's Small Business Star nominees.

Business

Small Business Star: Fighting Chance

By Long Island Press

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Great Neck

Thomaston Board of Trustees approve speed signs, applaud street paving, and schedule for public hearings

By Michael Campbell

These Small Business Star nominees have far-reaching community impact. Here's how to vote for your favorite.

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Small Business Stars: Social responsibility & non-profit partnerships

By Long Island Press

The Oyster Bay Town board held several public hearings at its final meeting of 2025.

Woodbury

Town of Oyster Bay looks to restrict nursing home rentals, give more power to commissioner of Planning and Development

By Casey Fahrer

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Woodbury

Woodbury Optum Pediatric location to close, leaving some community members concerned

By Hailey Bosek

Cast of 'Wait List A Love-ish Story' with director Deborah Markowitz and Q&A moderator Donna Drake

Bellmore

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ by local director Debra Markowitz premieres at Bellmore Movies

By Long Island Press

The Glen Cove Senior Center currently lot of the future apartment building

Glen Cove

Glen Cove apartments get tax break

By J. Cav Scott

Manhasset Indians themed items that were up for auction on Culper's Online Auction & Estate Sales.

Manhasset

Manhasset auction draws bids for retired Indians gear

By Larissa Fuentes

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