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Long Island is expecting more than a foot of snow on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Local News

Over a foot of snow possible for Long Island

By Timothy Bolger

Marco Materassi was charged for an alleged fraud scheme.

Great Neck

Disbarred attorney with office formerly in Great Neck charged with escrow theft

By Casey Fahrer

Tilly and Tammy are two adorable rescues up for adoption!

Pets

Meet 10 adoptable pals looking for a family

By Allison Matos

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Business

Winter dining on Long Island

By Steve Mosco

Excitement was in the air as over 900 Girl Scouts descended upon South Shore Mall on the evening of Jan. 16 to kick off the 2026 cookie season. Activities included a “Girl Scouts Got Talent” show, where finalists performed their own original Girl Scout Cookie songs, along with cookie previews and creative snacks. Girl Scouts also created their own original social media content as part of the “Media Girls” program.

Fire Island News

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Take Over South Shore Mall with “Cookie Palooza” in Bay Shore… and a new cookie was debuted!

Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown (L.) and board of education president Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy (R.) discuss 2026-27 proposed budget.

Roslyn

Roslyn schools propose $142M budget with focus on staffing, safety, and student success

By Larissa Fuentes

Dr. Linda Burghardt, scholar in residence at the Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center

Great Neck

Scholar Linda Burghardt will present on politics and fashion during the Holocaust at Temple Isaiah of Great Neck

By Long Island Press

Fresh snow activities for kids. Girl and boy lying on snow at winter weather

New York Family

8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer

Fresh snow edible treats for kids. Kids eating snow ice cream after a snowstorm

New York Family

11 Fresh Snow Edible Treats That Feel Like Winter Magic

Construction jobs on Long Island have declined for nine straight months, according to a report put out by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Nassau

Long Island construction jobs see 7% decline over 12-month span

By Casey Fahrer

Bustos Martial Arts teamed up with Plainview Old Bethpage Relay For Life and hosted a women's self-defense night.

Relay for Life and Busto’s Martial Arts unite in Plainview–Old Bethpage’s fight against cancer

By Long Island Press

Long Island 250 Events across Suffolk County, Long Island, to celebrate America 250. Kids celebrating with flags.

New York Family

Long Island 250 Events: Celebrate America’s 250th in Suffolk County

Mayor Paul Pereira addressed the public alongside trustees at a Board of Trustees meeting.

Mineola

Village board renews yearly contract with events agency

By J. Cav Scott

Wonder has officially opened its Plainview location at the Woodbury Plaza shopping center.

Plainview

Wonder opens newest location in Plainview

By Casey Fahrer

Trustee Ira Nesenoff, Mayor Kouros Torkan, and Deputy Mayor Hooshang Nematzadeh (L. to R.)

Great Neck

Kings Point Meet the Mayor draws pushback against proposed park alienation

By Michael Campbell

North Hills Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati (L.) and Mayor Marvin Natiss (R.) agreed not to take a stance on foreign policy, after a resident asked the board to make a resolution on standing with the Iranian community.

Manhasset

North Hills trustees approve Roslyn fire contract, table Iran resolution

By Larissa Fuentes

Three-time world champion ballroom dancer Louis Van Amstel led a LaBlast Fitness session at the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview.

Plainview

Three-time world champion ballroom dancer gets people on their feet in Plainview

By Casey Fahrer

A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for a drunken, high-speed crash in Rockville Centre that killed his cousin.

Rockville Centre

Far Rockaway man sentenced for 2023 fatal DWI crash in Rockville Centre

By Casey Fahrer

Howard Fensterman is strengthening his firm and looking to the future with Rosenberg & Steinmetz merger.

North Hempstead

Abrams Fensterman merges with Rosenberg & Steinmetz

By J. Cav Scott

An asbestos removal and demolition labor company manager was sentenced for his role in a wage scheme that involved the Merrick and Oceanside School Districts.

Merrick

Asbestos removal and demolition company’s manager sentenced for prevailing wage scheme involving two Nassau school districts

By Casey Fahrer

A Lindenhurst man was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and more after a DWI crash by the Atlantic Nursery in Freeport.

Freeport

Lindenhurst man indicted for fatal 2025 high-speed DWI crash

By Casey Fahrer

Oyster Bay Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Council Member Andrew Monteleone (L. to R.) at the demolition of the Budget Inn.

Massapequa

Town of Oyster Bay begins demolition of Budget Inn in Massapequa

By Casey Fahrer

Nathan's Famous

Brooklyn Paper

A century-old bite: Nathan’s Famous sold to Smithfield’s Foods in $450M deal, securing iconic brand’s future

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New York Family

EVENT UPDATE: Sunday’s Long Island Family Camp Fair Postponed until March 15

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