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Elizabeth Edquist is 'Totally Taylor' — Long Island's very own Taylor Swift.

Islip

Meet Long Island’s very own Taylor Swift

By Isabella Reilly

Alleged Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann inside court with defense attorney Michael Brown, left, for continued Frye hearings on June 18, 2025.

Nassau

Alleged LI serial killer’s defense may rest case in DNA hearing

By Nicole Formisano

Jaws

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50 Years Later, Jaws Still Belongs to Long Island

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Summer Travel: Resorts Entice Vacationers With Experiences & Deals

By Karen Rubin

Westbury officials have put $7 million worth of county funding into village projects.

Westbury

Westbury streescaping project has end in sight

By Casey Fahrer

The Hassles will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF).

LI Music Hall of Fame to celebrate The Hassles’ legacy with star-studded induction

By Grace Bonamico

Vision Long Island hosted their annual LI Smart Growth Awards on June 13.

Woodbury

Eight Nassau County initiatives honored at LI Smart Growth Awards

By Gianna Costanzo

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce hosted its Western Installation and Awards Dinner.

Massapequa

Massapequa Chamber of Commerce holds western installation dinner

By Casey Fahrer

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Music

OMD’s Andrew McCluskey shares his 3 favorite albums—and why they still matter

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Manorhaven residents gathered at village hall to make their voices heard over opposed to a mixed-use development at 30 Sagamore Hill Dr.

Port Washington

Residents decry overdevelopment, demand moratorium at Manorhaven forum

By Larissa Fuentes

Nassau

Nassau County doesn’t observe Juneteenth. County Democrats are looking to change that

By Isabella Gallo

Don’t forget the suntan lotion at the beach this summer.

Health

For these 5 summer ailments, prevention is better than care

By Bernadette Starzee

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts at The Paramount, Amityville Music Hall and more.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

A protester holds a sign reading "get ICE out of Port" at the No Kings rally in Port Washington.

Port Washington

Detainment of Port Washington bagel shop manager causes waves in community

By Cameryn Oakes

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Oyster Bay

Town announces 24-hour lacrosse “Shootout for Soldiers”

By Long Island Press

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Local News

New report suggests New York’s mediocre academic performance persists despite increased spending.

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The sign outside the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Woodbury

Syosset

State attorney general calls for removal of Cold Spring Hills’ health monitor

By Hannah Devlin

The Roslyn Landmark Society will host preservationist, Anthony C. Wood.

Port Washington

The Roslyn Landmark Society to host preservationist Anthony Wood

By Larissa Fuentes

A driver died after crashing into the Manhasset Quaker meeting house. The car erupted into flames, which then spread to the building.

Manhasset

Driver killed after crashing into Manhasset Quaker meeting house, fire erupts

By Cameryn Oakes

Middle school students accepting their awards

Board of Education meeting recognizes student achievements

By Frankie DiCalogero

Schreiber High School students, Evan Mavashev and Vincent Cascio, created their own window cleaning business, ClearHaus.

Schreiber High School students launch luxury window cleaning business “Clearhaus”

By Larissa Fuentes

MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber at the Metro-North Botanical Garden station where he commented on lawsuits made against the MTA.

Hempstead

Town of Hempstead’s lawsuit dismissed against MTA

By Casey Fahrer

A bill to swap 2.5 acres of land from Kings Point Park for a parking lot failed to pass in the State Legislature.

Great Neck

Kings Point Park land swap for parking lot fails to pass in state legislature

By Cameryn Oakes

Five Paul D. Schreiber High School students received scholarships for pursing military service after high school.

Port Washington

Five local high school students awarded scholarship for choosing military service

By Larissa Fuentes

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