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Gas prices have drastically risen since the start of the United States' war with Iran.

Business

Why are Nassau County gas prices so high amid war in Iran?

By Hailey Bosek

LIU clinched its spot in the NCAA Tournament after winning its conference tournament.

LIU, Hofstra punch ticket into March Madness

By Casey Fahrer

Melissa Xenakis, a beloved staff member of Jericho Schools, died on March 11.

Jericho school community mourns staff member Melissa Xenakis, 45

By Nicholas Gordon

Trustee Susan Rubinstein (L.) and Mayor Adam Koblenz (R.) discussed the proposed village budget and the purchase of a radar gun.

Roslyn Estates weighs radar gun purchase, discusses $1.9M budget

By Larissa Fuentes

The Staples location at at 1410 Northern Blvd in Manhasset will close on Friday.

Business

Staples in Manhasset set to close this Friday

By Michael Campbell

Demonstrators in Great Neck gather to cheer on US and Israeli war efforts in Iran.

North Hempstead

Demonstrators in Great Neck cheer US, Israeli war efforts

By Michael Campbell

Nassau

County cracks down on animal cruelty with new pet tethering laws

By Adrianna Armani

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Community Events

Peter Klein Galvanizes Life’s WORC Contributors With $20,000 Grant

By Long Island Press

Trustee Rebecca Sassouni, Vice President Joanne Chan, Superintendent Kenneth Bossert, President Grant Toch, Trustee Donna Peirez, and Trustee Steve Chen (L. to R.) at the Wednesday, March 11, board of education meeting.

Great Neck BOE proposes $148M in non-instructional spending

By Michael Campbell

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Women-Only Tours Surge in Popularity

By Karen Rubin

The Blue Angels will headline events on the weekend of July 4, as part of the America 250 celebration.

Holiday

Hochul announces America 250 summer events in Nassau

By J. Cav Scott

Carle Place High School students competed at the DECA New York State Career Conference.

Carle Place HS students compete at New York State Career Conference

By Long Island Press

The Roslyn school community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school security aide while also grappling with the shock of a separate fatal pedestrian crash in Nassau County on Monday.

Opinions

Editorial: Honoring Elena Crowley and Claudia Moncada

By Schneps Media LI

Bombay Kitchen's food processing business at 85 Channel Drive was granted a six-month extension that prohibits the business from continuing cooking operations.

Bombay Kitchen granted 6-month extension, excludes cooking operations

By Larissa Fuentes

Port Washington educator and varsity softball coach Eric Sutz (C.) was named New York State Coach of the Year, a recognition he calls a team effort with the help of his assistant coaches Alyssa Czarnecki (L.) and Alexandra Caprariello (R.).

North Hempstead

Port Washington educator, softball coach named New York State Coach of the Year

By Larissa Fuentes

The Glen Cove Rapid Response Network has worked to address community concerns over immigration enforcement in the local area, including after ICE encounters over the past year.

Living

Glen Cove network working to monitor federal immigration crackdown

By Casey Fahrer

In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man

Magazine journalist, Long Island native Tom Junod, explores family secrets

By Hailey Bosek

Natural leaf kratom like this is widely used among people seeking pain management and mood enhancement, Lora Romney, president of the International Plant and Herbal Alliance, said.

Nassau

County legislature passes bill to ban kratom sales

By J. Cav Scott

The Jericho Board of Education will hold its 2026-2027 budget adoption meeting later this month.

Jericho BOE provides update on tax levy63, maintenance projects

By Nicholas Gordon

The Alper's family was named the Community Chest of Port Washington's 2026 Citizens of the Year.

North Hempstead

Community Chest of Port Washington names Alper family as 2026 Citizens of the Year

By Larissa Fuentes

Steamed fiddleheads with fork on blue stoneware plate

Spring ushers in a diversity of seasonal produce

By Cameryn Oakes

Since 2020, there has been a referee shortage in New York state school sporting events.

Referee shortage hits NY schools: What it means for coaches, student-athletes

Logan Fuller

Gloria Su (L.) and Ryan Kennedy (R.) are running for Manhasset Library Board trustee.

Manhasset Public Library holds contested election for trustee

By Michael Campbell

The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation gifted Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research $5 million to support Alzheimer's research led by Cristina d'Abramo, PhD, and Luca Giliberto, MD, PhD.

Dejana Foundation gives $5M to Northwell Health for Alzheimer’s research

By Larissa Fuentes

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