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A forensic scientist from the Nassau County crime lab is suing Nassau County for wrongful termination.

North Hempstead

Forensic scientist sues Nassau County alleging whistleblower retaliation

By Larissa Fuentes

Lucas Pizzeria, a new restaurant on Long Island, serves up classic New York pizza.

Dining

3 new restaurants on Long Island to warm you up this winter

By Annabella Runyan

Manor Oaks - William School in New-Hyde Park

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

By J. Cav Scott

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

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

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.

Business

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

Plandome Board of Trustees approves land lease for cell tower

By Michael Campbell

Board members of the Port Washington Christmas Celebration with Santa at the Port Washington Christmas tree lighting in Blumenfeld Family Park.

Port Washington

Port Washington gathers for 28th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

By Larissa Fuentes

Great Neck

Great Neck Estates residents continue to pushback against multi-family housing

By Michael Campbell

The Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees discussed changes to a proposed local law that regulates plantings in the village's right-of-way during their December meeting.

Manhasset

Flower Hill board eyes changes to planting and visibility rules

By Larissa Fuentes

East Williston's 10U softball team, the Wildcats

East Williston village board establishes fee, honors winning softball team

By J. Cav Scott

Trustees and Administrators during the Mineola Middle School presentation

Mineola

Mineola Board of Education meets with BYOG investigation underway

By J. Cav Scott

Dr. Louis Nkrumah speaks to the Mineola Board of Trustees about opening a practice in the village.

Mineola

Neurosurgery practice to move into former PBA office

By J. Cav Scott

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Nassau

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces bid for governor

By Larissa Fuentes

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The sweet history of sugar plums and their unexpected Christmas legacy

By Christy Hinko

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