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Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a concert from country music star Keith Urban.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

Jessie is one of this week's pals who can't wait to be adopted!

Pets

Adopt one of these 10 furry friends looking for homes

By Allison Matos

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Farmingdale company founder helps raise $500,000 with American Cancer Society

By Casey Fahrer

The Massapequa and Syosset School Districts have taken different approaches to the state's mascot ban.

Massapequa

Massapequa and Syosset: two different responses to the state’s mascot ban

By Casey Fahrer & Hannah Devlin

An employee at Schmear Bagel & Cafe in Port Washington told the Long Island Press that their manager Fernando Mejia had been detained by ICE agents for allegedly overstaying his visa.

Port Washington

Port Washington store manager detained by ICE agents as arriving to work

By Cameryn Oakes

The Brain Tumor foundation is offering free MRIs at the Sid Jacobson JCC.

Port Washington

Brain Tumor Foundation offers free MRI screenings at Sid Jacobson JCC

By Larissa Fuentes

Standard Bots employees demonstrate how to pick up items with the company's automation technology.

Glen Cove

Standard Bots moves headquarters to Garvies Point

By Hannah Devlin

Port Washington resident, Jeffrey Brodsky, created SlotShot.

Port Washington

From cardboard to backyard: Port Washington’s Jeffrey Brodsky brings SlotShot to life

By Larissa Fuentes

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Jericho

Jericho’s unified sports teams celebrate successful season

By Ethan Rubin and Logan Fuller

Jericho High School journalism students at the Barclay's Center

Jericho

Jericho journalists tour Barclays Center on field trip

By Miley Yakuel

The Glen Cove Senior Center's annual picnic garnered over 200 members last month, and saw support from city officials, including Mayor Pam Panzenbeck

Glen Cove

Glen Cove Senior Center assists 2,000 members each year

By Hannah Devlin

Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan

Concerts & Music

Billy Corgan marking milestones on current tour

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Board of Education members for the North Shore School District voted on eight tenure recommendations.

Sea Cliff

North Shore School District recognizes eight tenured teachers

By Gianna Costanzo

Jericho Union Free School District board of trustees honored retirees and discussed Earth Science Regents exam.

Roslyn

Jericho parents enraged over Earth Science Regents exam

By Larissa Fuentes

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Herricks students win writing achievement awards

By Long Island Press

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Holiday

Creative graduation party ideas to celebrate in style

By Christy Hinko

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Holiday

30 great gift ideas for graduating students in 2025

By Christy Hinko

A proposed state bill may require special equalization rates for residents of inter-county school districts.

Amityville

Proposed state bill would require special equalization rates for inter-county school districts

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury

Westbury gets a taste of Greece as new grill serves up spanakopita, gyros, hummus

By Isabella Gallo

The Plainedge Church has transformed since being established in 1953.

Nassau

The Plainedge Church preached the ‘word.of God’ for decades

By Casey Fahrer

Long Island Growers Market returns to Roslyn for 18th year.

Roslyn

Long Island Growers Market returns to Roslyn for 18th year

By Larissa Fuentes

Oyster Bay High School's Mosie Bradley, Riley Baehr and Giovanna Lisa (L. to R.) were recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English in the 2025 Achievement Awards in Writing.

3 Oyster Bay high schoolers honored in national essay contest

By Hannah Devlin

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Mineola

New Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry works to bring smiles to small faces in Mineola

By Isabella Gallo

Locust Valley High School principal Patrick DiClemente

Locust Valley schools prepare for ‘bell to bell’ phone ban

By Ryan Toohill

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