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New York is facing a firefighter shortage despite efforts over the years to entice more volunteers.

Nassau

New York faces alarming firefighter shortage as volunteer ranks dwindle statewide

By Larissa Fuentes

Preston 'P.J.' Carey, a four-star defensive lineman, has commited to play football at the University of Georgia.

Sports

LI-grown Preston Carey reveals football commitment to University of Georgia

By Erin Sjostedt

Deputy Town Supervisor Joseph Scalero presided over the North Hempstead Town Board meeting in Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena's absence.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead deputy supervisor takes lead over meeting in Supervisor DeSena’s absence

By Cameryn Oakes

Hempstead

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

By Isabella Gallo

The NYS Comptroller’s Office is concerned about North Amityville Fire Company's financial habits.

Amityville

Audit tracks North Amityville Fire Company’s financial adjustments

By Erin Sjostedt

John and Julianna DiLeonardo of Humane Long Island with one of their rescues.

Pets

Humane Long Island is putting animals first

By Allison Matos

LI Nets Kids Dance Team 2

New York Family

Try Out for the Long Island Nets Dance Teams!

East Williston School Board appoints new president, 2 new trustees

By Isabella Gallo

Village School graduating seniors walk in the 55th graduation ceremony.

Great Neck

Great Neck Village School holds 55th graduation ceremony

By Cameryn Oakes

Officials break ground on public projects as part of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Hicksville

Officials break ground on public projects in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

A Great Neck South High School senior walks across the stage after receiving his diploma.

Great Neck

Class of 2025 bids farewell to Great Neck South High School

By Cameryn Oakes

Long Island Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Carrie Meek Gallagher

Business

Long Island Power Authority gets new leader at ‘pivotal’ time

By Claude Solnik

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Stewart Manor’s July 4 parade rerouted after Floral Park banishes event

By Isabella Gallo

The judge’s gavel and scales as a symbol of the judiciary and justice.

Great Neck

Former Great Neck attorney charged with $30K real estate theft

By Gianna Costanzo

Great Neck North seniors throw their caps into the air at their graduation commencement.

Great Neck

Great Neck North HS seniors move up at commencement

By Cameryn Oakes

Westbury

Jovia names Matthew McDonough new board chairman

By Ryan Toohill

North Shore Land Alliance President Lisa Ott (Center) with the nonprofit's staff.

Oyster Bay Cove

North Shore Land Alliance seeks new property to protect

By Hannah Devlin

Bethpage High School celebrated their 70th commencement

Bethpage

Class of 2025 honored at Bethpage graduation ceremony

By Frankie DiCalogero

Manhasset High School seniors rang the bell three times at the 105th graduation commencement.

Manhasset

Manhasset HS rings bell three times at its 105th commencement

By Cameryn Oakes

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, Manda Kalimian and Chad Hanson (L. to R.) discuss Hanson's book, “Wild Horse Effect.”

Manda Kalimian collaborates with environmental activists to rewild the nation

By Hannah Devlin & Casey Fahrer

Jericho graduates celebrate the culmination of their high school education

Jericho

Jericho graduates move onto next chapter at high school commencement

By Hannah Devlin

Paul D. Schreiber High School's Class of 2025 bid farewell to senior year.

Port Washington

Celebrating achievements: Paul D. Schreiber High School’s graduation ceremony

By Gianna Costanzo

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Residents say Michael Tully Park needs repairs. The town says they’re coming soon.

By Isabella Gallo

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Hundreds graduate from 3 Sewanhaka High School District schools

By Frankie DiCalogero, Alarice Gooden & Amit Ben-Bassat

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