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Visiting the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus is just one of the things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, right, appears in front of Judge Tim Mazzei alongside his attorney, Michael J. Brown, at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

Court filing reveals new details in Gilgo Beach serial killer case

By Timothy Bolger

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include the state suing a Roslyn shopping center for allegedly breaking environmental laws.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: St. Patrick’s parades, state lawsuit and more

By Long Island Press

Long Islander Anthony Greco has been battling a recurring brain tumor since high school.

People

Long Island man riding for a cure while living with brain tumor

By Emma Delahanty

U.S. Reps. Laura Gillen (L.) and Tom Suozzi (R.) voted to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, but the measure failed.

Long Island representatives split on Iran war powers vote in House

By Larissa Fuentes

Pot of gold catapult made with popsicle sticks, St. Patrick's Day

New York Family

13 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island

Ganesh Shenoy was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison over 20 years after a crash left one dead in Hicksville.

Indian citizen extradited to Nassau sentenced after 2005 Hicksville crash

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of North Hempstead Town Board hears public comments from resident Peter Gaffney at its Wednesday, March 4, meeting

North Hempstead town board renews road paving contract with party-line vote

By Michael Campbell

An Amazon parrot was one of the animals rescued from the convicted vet's home by Humane Long Island, an animal protection organization.

Woodbury veterinarian sentenced for ‘torturing and injuring’ animals

By Nicholas Gordon

Mineola trustees at an earlier village board meeting.

Mineola

Mineola board approves water system updates

By J. Cav Scott

Li Liu demonstrated an impressive array of skills, including hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing and diabolo.

Acrobat Li Liu dazzles Oyster Bay-East Norwich students

By Long Island Press

Wantagh Middle School students competed in the final round of Hoops for Heart, the culminating event in an annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

Wantagh marks three decades of hoops and healthy hearts

By Long Island Press

The Hicksville School District is proposing a $186.3 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year.

Business

Hicksville School District discusses $186.3 million potential budget with 2.58% tax levy increase for 2026-2027

By Casey Fahrer

Dr. Mark Hoffman, 71, of Roslyn, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse after an alleged incident at Optum Hematology Oncology in New Hyde Park.

Roslyn doctor charged with sexual abuse of cancer patient in New Hyde Park

By Larissa Fuentes

westbury arts black history month celebration 2026

Community Events

Westbury Arts’ 2026 Black History Month Celebration salutes Blacks in the military

By Angela Jenkins & Tiffany Blair, Westbury Arts executive director

Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins, Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Council Member Edward Scott, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Dennis Walsh, and architect TJ Costello (L. to R.) at the Wednesday, March 4, press conference.

Town of North Hempstead Building Department switches software program to OpenGov

By Michael Campbell

Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director Michael Schlank (L.) kicked off a new speaker series called "Voices of Our Time," with foreign policy expert Dan Senor (R.).

Sid Jacobson JCC opens ‘Voices of Our Time’ series with Dan Senor discussion

By Larissa Fuentes

Then Westbury Mayor Ernest Strada and Governor George Pataki view the just completed WTC Memorial American Flag Quilt on Sept. 17, 2002. The quilt is now part of the permanent collection at the 9/11 museum in downtown Manhattan.

Art

Westbury Arts seeking submissions for exhibition ‘September 11, 2001, A Community Comes Together’

By Nicholas Gordon

Michael Genatt is running unopposed for to fill a trustee position in the Village of Brookville.

Village of Brookville election nears

By Casey Fahrer

Volunteers and leaders raise their paddles in support of women’s heart health at the 2026 Long Island Go Red for Women Celebration.

Community Events

American Heart Association hosts ‘Long Island Go Red for Women’ celebration

By Nicholas Gordon

Twin titles for Great Neck South fencing

By Nick Mongiovi

Theresa Kahan, the Glen Cove City School District’s assistant superintendent for business and operations, said the district's proposed 2026-2027 budget is not balanced.

Business

Glen Cove City School District’s proposed 2026-2027 has yet to be balanced

By Casey Fahrer

Village of Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson (L.) and Deputy Mayor Charles Comer (R.) approved proposals for multiple bids for village services.

Baxter Estates postpones hearing on proposed Dejana Foundation headquarters

By Larissa Fuentes

The Villages of Sea Cliff and Brookville are set to hold March 18 elections.

Villages of Sea Cliff, Brookville to hold March 18 elections

By Casey Fahrer

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