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Five pedestrian deaths have been recorded from the state of 2026 through March 12 in Nassau County, according to police.

Health

Five pedestrian deaths recorded in 2026 in Nassau so far, but county average is down to start the year

By Casey Fahrer

A rendering of a new hangar proposed for Farmingdale Republic Airport, which has gained opposition from local organizations.

Business

Proposed hangar at Farmingdale Republic Airport gains local opposition

By Casey Fahrer

Nafiah Ikram at a news conference with elected officials to announce that the reward for information leading to the arrest of her attacker is now $50,000.

2nd person charged in 2021 acid attack on Elmont woman, sources say

By Larissa Fuentes

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced a guilty plea from the driver of a 2025 fatal drugged-driving crash.

Queens man pleads guilty after deadly crash under the influence

By J. Cav Scott

The first ever RosCon held at The Bryant Library featured a variety of games and activities, including a photo op with Supergirl.

Community Events

First ever ‘RosCon’ brings community together at Bryant Library

By Nicholas Gordon

"The Bridge" is a condo development proposed to have 101 units in Mineola.

Mineola

Mineola condo development gets financial incentives

By J. Cav Scott

Screenshot

Wantagh Inn owner Michael Dunphy dies at 84

By Farhan Alam

Students from the cast of "Bye Bye Birdie" performed a sond for administration, trustees and community members.

East Williston school board approves capital reserve proposition

By J. Cav Scott

North Hempstead Department of Planning and Environmental Protection Commissioner Nancy Shahverdi (L.) and North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena (R.) issued a request for proposals to update the town's master plan.

DeSena moves forward on long delayed master plan update

By Larissa Fuentes

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (C.) and members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce at a recent event.

Business

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce thanks supporters

By Long Island Press

Thomas Plominski, a Manorhaven resident, helped spearhead a public meetings to inform residents about overdevelopment in Manorhaven.

Politics

Editorial: Good news in addressing housing

By Long Island Press

A proposed storage facility in Hicksville received tax breaks from the Nassau County IDA.

Business

Proposed Hicksville self-storage facilities granted $1.6m in tax breaks

By Casey Fahrer

Passover Seder table in soft, warm light

The traditions and history on your Seder plate

By Cameryn Oakes

The Nassau County Museum of Art reopened this weekend with four new exhibits.

Port Washington

Nassau County Museum of Art reopens with 4 new exhibits

By Larissa Fuentes

Simon Property Group operates Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City.

Shopping tycoon David Simon dies at 64

By J. Cav Scott

The Manhasset Bay Protection Committee is putting together a new Water Quality Improvement Plan to protect the Manhasset Bay.

North Hempstead

Manhasset Bay Protection Committee seeks public input on environmental future

By Larissa Fuentes and Farhan Alam

Rachel Fox (C.) has dedicated her Mondays to helping small businesses by creating Rachels Merchant Mondays.

Nassau

From posts to portraits: Rachel’s Merchant Mondays on display at Port Public Library

By Larissa Fuentes

LIU's season came to an end after falling to Arizona in the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

LIU falls in NCAA Tournament 92-58 to top-seeded Arizona

By Casey Fahrer

Husband and wife co-owners Spencer and Leah Weinstein, who started The Closet NY online in 2019, are opening their first brick-and-mortar store in Syosset this spring.

Business

The Closet NY bringing luxury resale boutique to Syosset

By Nicholas Gordon

Manhasset Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Pellittieri (L.) and board of education President Ted Post (R.)

Manhasset school district proposes $118M budget, 3.44% tax hike

By Michael Campbell

Three paintings by artist Wen Xin now on display at the Jericho Library are (from L. to R.) “Girl in Red Hat,” “Artist” and “Treasured Memory.”

Art

Jericho painter Wen Xin channels self-discovery in new exhibit

By Nicholas Gordon

Over 14 tons of illegal vapes were seized by officials, the state said.

Officials seize 14 tons of illegal vapes, most headed to Nassau

By Casey Fahrer

plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

AMNY

2 pilots dead at LaGuardia Airport after Air Canada plane crashed into fire truck

The Herricks school board at a previous meeting.

Students approach Herricks school board with accessibility concerns

By J. Cav Scott

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