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The exterior of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh.

North Hempstead

Reform and Conservative temples on Long Island struggle to fill seats

By Michael Campbell

An Elmont man was charged in federal court on a six-count indictment, accusing him of forcefully sex trafficking a 16-year-old.

Elmont rapper charged with sex trafficking 16-year-old girl

By Casey Fahrer

The Nassau County Police Department report upgraded charges against the driver who struck and killed a crossing guard in Merrick with his car.

Police upgrade charges in fatal Merrick crossing guard crash

By Nicholas Gordon

The Herricks Board of Education at its recent meeting where Trustee Henry Zanetti (Center R.) announced he will not seek reelection.

Herricks presents expenditure projections, longtime trustee to retire

By J. Cav Scott

Floral Park Memorial High School's varsity basketball team took home the Class A county championship title.

Sports

Floral Park varsity brings home county basketball championship

By J. Cav Scott

Multiple villages in Roslyn are holding March elections with new names on the ballot.

Roslyn villages set for uncontested elections

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, members of the Special Olympics of New York and the members of the The Manhasset High School Unified Sports Team at the 2026 North Hempstead Polar Plunge.

2026 North Hempstead Polar Plunge raises over $86,000

By Casey Fahrer

A Plainview couple was issued a refund by the Town of Oyster Bay after mail containing their tax payment was received five years after it was sent out.

Business

Oyster Bay refunds Plainview couple after tax payment arrives five years late

By Casey Fahrer

Matt Cohen, the president and CEO of the Long Island Association announced he is stepping down from the role.

Business

Matt Cohen steps down as president, CEO of Long Island Association

By Casey Fahrer

Top, L to R: Peter Kulka, Patricia O’Neill, Regina Im, Gregory Licalzi, Kenneth C. Riscica. Middle L to R: Eric Carlson, Mary Hauck, Kristina Lobosco, Rich Dunphy, Robert Broderick. Bottom L to R: James Corcoran, Randall Rosenbaum, Claire Dorfman, Gary Lewandowski, A.J. Smith.

Manhasset villages head to the polls next week

By Michael Campbell

Dr. Roya Jafari-Hassad walks from the federal courthouse in Central Islip after her arraignment, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

Great Neck doctor gets seven years for illegally prescribing oxycodone

By Michael Campbell

The Village of Roslyn Harbor will see a new name on the ballot as financial professional Lauren Archer is running unopposed for departing Trustee Abby Kurlender's seat.

Financial professional running unopposed for Roslyn Harbor trustee seat

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena announced the town's comprehensive master plans will be updated for the first time since 1989, during her State of the Town address.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead to update master plan for first time in over 30 years

By Larissa Fuentes

Jericho High School media students ventured to The New York Times printing facility to learn about “the purpose and power of print.”

Jericho HS media students visit NY Times printing press

By Nicholas Gordon

Janine Sartori serves as Mineola's deputy mayor, and is seeking reelection this month.

Mineola

Meet your officials: Janine Sartori’s leap from L’Oréal to local government

By J. Cav Scott

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi delivered the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District funds for sewer improvements along with Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte.

Port communities receive $2.2M in funding for sewer, water upgrades

By Larissa Fuentes

The Sid Jacobson JCC hosted a Purim celebration with a wide variety of family activities.

Sid Jacobson JCC celebrates Purim in festive style

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury’s 2nd Deputy Mayor Beaumont Jefferson (L.) and Mayor Peter Cavallaro (R.) led the village’s board of trustees' recent meeting.

Business

Westbury Taco Bell now closing at 10 pm temporarily

By Nicholas Gordon

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Business

North Shore first in New York to use new blood test for brain injury

By Paulina Marinkovic

Jeffrey Gaines bringing passion to his performance.

Jeffrey Gaines brings the passion to Roslyn

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Village of Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno

Manhasset Rotary Club to honor Mayor Donno at Mother-Daughter Brunch

By Long Island Press

The 2nd annual Long Island Jewish Unity Conference brought together nearly 200 community members and leaders from a wide range of Jewish organizations.

Community Events

Woodbury Jewish Center hosts Long Island Jewish Unity Conference

By Nicholas Gordon

Pink cherry blossom garden with flowering trees in spring. A dreamy canopy of rows of beautiful trees on a misty green lawn.

New York Family

7 Great Spots to See Cherry Blossoms on Long Island

The school board reviewed a second draft of the 2026-2027 budget at its recent meeting.

Floral Park-Bellerose board reviews second draft of 2026–2027 budget

By Paulina Marinkovic

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