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Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: ICE detains honors student, village targets garden and more

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include a Suffolk honors student detained by ICE agents.
The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include a Suffolk honors student detained by ICE agents.
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Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week.

ICE detention of Suffolk honors student sparks calls for reform

Sara Lizeth Lopez Garcia, a 20-year-old honors student who was enrolled at Suffolk County Community College, was arrested and detained by ICE officers.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents’ arrest and detention of a 20-year-old Suffolk County Community College honors student has sparked growing outrage amid the debate over immigration enforcement on Long Island.

Burlington set to move store location within Massapequa

Burlington in Massapequa set to move to new location in same shopping mall.

The Burlington department store in Massapequa is downsizing and moving.

Outdoor concerts on Long Island: Complete summer 2025 guide to music, dates & locations

Here's your complete guide to outdoor concerts on Long Island this summer 2025.

Summer is here, and with it comes something Long Island does better than anywhere: outdoor concerts. Whether you’re from Nassau or Suffolk, or into ’80s anthems, headbanging rock, smooth soul or everything in between, this guide has something for you.

New Hyde Park resident clashes with village over native garden

A New Hyde Park resident was summoned for violating the village's lawn maintenance policies for her native garden, which was dismissed in May so long as she moves taller plants.

The Village of New Hyde Park has dismissed a case against what it said was an unkempt front yard after the resident argued she had converted it into a native garden.

12 adoptable pals looking for a lifetime of love

Joseph is one of 12 furry friends who want to be adopted by a fur-ever family this summer!

This week’s adoptable pets are ready to steal your heart! From playful pups and cuddly cats to adorable, bonded duos looking for a home together, there’s no shortage of love waiting to be found.