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Enyi Chen was charged with attempted grand larceny and resisting arrest in connection with an alleged elder scam in Plainview, Nassau County police said.

Plainview

Queens man charged in $121K Plainview elder scam

By Larissa Fuentes

Here's how to see shooting stars from Long Island during the 2025 Orionids meteor shower.

Long Island Guides

How to view the 2025 Orionids meteor shower on Long Island

By Nicole Formisano

Your car has a little black box, just like a plane. Here’s how it works.

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Rich’s Sidebar: Your car has a little black box. Here’s how it works

By Long Island Press

Port Washington Water District members and others helped to collect nearly 400 pounds of unused or expired pharmaceuticals and medications in 2024.

Port Washington

Port Water District to hold 7th annual Drug Take-Back Day

By Long Island Press

Village of East Williston Mayor Bonnie Parente was recognized by the NCVOA for her work and service for more than four years on the NCVOA board, including a year as the organization’s president.

Local News

Nassau Village association celebrates 100 years, honors East Williston’s Parente

By Hannah Resnick & Isabella Gallo

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New Hyde Park Diwali celebration engages village’s South Asian community

By Isabella Gallo

Great Neck

Contenders make their case to sit on Great Neck Library Board

By Isabella Gallo

Cat activist Liz Diamond clashed with town supervisor Jennifer DeSena at a board meeting.

North Hempstead

Cat shelter advocates leave North Hempstead meeting after argument with board

By Hannah Resnick

Alper's Hardware hosted it's 15th annual Alper's Karmacue in Port Washington, benefiting the Port Washington Community Chest.

Port Washington

Alper’s Karmacue draws 1,000 for Port Washington Community Chest

By Larissa Fuentes

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Roslyn

New Albertson Heights street sign marks start of revamp in district

By Isabella Gallo

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Mineola

Thousands flock to Mineola’s 2nd annual Fall Fest

By Isabella Gallo

Roslyn Estates Trustee Susan Rubinstein (L.) and Mayor Adam Koblenz during the October board of trustees meeting.

Roslyn

Roslyn Estates board weighs tree appeal, tech upgrades

By Larissa Fuentes

Residents pack Williston Park Village Hall amid concern over proposed 18-unit townhouse project

By Isabella Gallo

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Hempstead

Hempstead passes $576M budget, keeps town-wide tax levy flat

By Isabella Gallo

Great Neck Estates mayor William Warner heard resident opinions on financial aspects of a condo development application.

Great Neck

Residents still opposed to Middle Neck Road condo application

By Hannah Resnick

Sean Mullady created Serene and Grateful Entertainment to provide a creative outlet and resources to people in recovery from addiction and substance abuse.

Massapequa

Serene and Grateful Entertainment helps people in recovery express creativity

By Casey Fahrer

John Perrone asks the Glen Cove city council how its sales tax preemption will affect Nassau County taxes in 2026.

Glen Cove

No word on whether there will be another public hearing on 2026 Glen Cove budget

By Casey Fahrer

State GOP Chairman Ed Cox announced the suspension of the New York State Young Republicans.

Nassau

State Young Republicans disbanded over antisemitic, racist texts, as local officials respond

By Hannah Resnick

Sid Jacobson JCC hosted its annual Stronger Than Cancer 5k in East Hills.

Roslyn

Stronger Than Cancer 5K unites hundreds to support free cancer care on Long Island

By Larissa Fuentes

Tensions rose at the Massapequa Board of Education's meeting as the state department of education said the district cannot enforce its recently enacted gender policy.

Massapequa

State says Massapequa School District cannot enforce transgender policy as tensions rise at BOE meeting

By Casey Fahrer

Performers danced and showed their talents during Old Westbury Gardens' Korean Culture Day.

Old Westbury Gardens hosts 3rd annual Korean Culture Day

By Larissa Fuentes

Live music filled Railroad Avenue during Wantagh's Fall Festival, hosted by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Mulcahy's.

Wantagh

Wantagh Fall Fest returns with food, fun and family-friendly activities

By Larissa Fuentes

Mark Verity, a former music teacher in the Shoreham-Wading River School District, was arrested Friday and charged with multiple counts for allegedly attempting to solicit indecent photos from a minor.

Dan’s Papers

Chat rooms, decoys, and questioning techniques: How Predator Poachers Long Island confronted a Wading River teacher

Linda Villano and Joanne Clark at the 'No Kings' rally in Blumenfeld Family Park in Port Washington.

Mineola

Long Islanders join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump’s actions

By Larissa Fuentes

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