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More than 1,4000 ICE detainees have been held in the Nassau County Jail since February.

Nassau

Nassau County Jail holds more than 1,400 ICE detainees over past 5 months

By Cameryn Oakes

Don, Eli and John Bekteshi (L.-R.) will be honored with a street renamed after them, "Bekteshi Brother's Way."

Manhasset

‘Bekteshi Brother’s Way’ honors longtime Villa Milano owners, staple in Manhasset community

By Cameryn Oakes

If you're a fan of American fare, The Black Sheep is a perfect restaurant to try this summer.

These 3 restaurants are must-try summer spots

By Grace Sferrazza

Among the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week is a look at Nassau County Police Department's collaboration with ICE.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Best pizza, Nassau’s ICE collab and more

By Long Island Press

Little Chickadee can't wait to be adopted into her fur-ever home with her sister, Dove!

Pets

Adopt one of these 10 companions for a lifetime of furry friendship

By Allison Matos

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Hempstead

Hempstead town pools to get 40 palm trees over next few days

By Isabella Gallo

LIU and state officials break ground on new College of Science building.

Brookville

LIU holds groundbreaking for College of Science building

By Casey Fahrer

Great Neck's Madeleine Chin, 12, launched her nonprofit Mindful Reading to promote childhood literacy.

Great Neck

Great Neck pre-teen launches literacy nonprofit to promote joys of reading

By Cameryn Oakes

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

Port Washington

Residents band together in protest of overdevelopment in Port Washington

By Larissa Fuentes

La Casa opened on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh and provides customers with a wide variety of fresh Hispanic food.

Wantagh

La Casa provides fresh Hispanic menu to Wantagh

By Casey Fahrer

Glen Cove Police Chief Bill Whitton will be honored at this year's National Night Out, scheduled for Aug. 5.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove announces National Night Out to honor police chief

By Hannah Devlin

Hundreds of people gathered for the first of four Farmingdale Music on Main events this summer.

Farmingdale Music On Main kicks off summer fun

By Casey Fahrer

Mineola

New apartment proposal receives pushback by Mineola board, music school approved to open

By Isabella Gallo

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (Top L.) attended the town's summer safety seminar, joined by Catholic Health officials.

Syosset

Hundreds attend Town of Oyster Bay swimming seminar

By Long Island Press

The Village of Munsey Park is looking to establish a sign ordinance, which would limit the usage of political signage in the village.

Manhasset

‘Sign of the times’: Munsey Park looks to implement political sign ordinance

By Cameryn Oakes

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island new board of officers and directors; (left to right) Theresa Jacobellis, Gail Deutchman, Deana Ambrosio, Janine Logan, Mark Grossman and Alexandra Zendrian.

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island elects new slate of leadership and looks to the future

By Amit Ben-Bassat

The Whaling Museum's 2024 Sea Glass Fiction Contest winners

Suffolk

The Whaling Museum makes waves this summer with 4th annual Sea Glass Festival

By Hannah Devlin

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, musicals and more.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

Co-founder of the LI International Film Expo, Debra Markowitz, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and cofounders of the LI International Film Expo Anne Stampfel and Henry Stampfel

Hempstead

28th annual LI International Film Expo kicks off in Bellmore

By Long Island Press

The Port Washington Summer Music Program brings free music instruction to the district.

Port Washington

Port Washington’s free summer music program engages students in ensemble learning

By Larissa Fuentes

Jim Serpico turned to making artisans and leading Serpico's Bread Co. after a long career in producing television.

Levittown

Jim Serpico went from producing television to making bread and pizza

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep Laura Gillen pushes legislation for safer roads in Hempstead.

Hempstead

Gillen pushes for safer roads, communities to take advantage of grant funding

By Casey Fahrer

Vanessa Dong-Monaco said she wants to bring 'new blood' to the Carle Place Board of Education.

Carle Place’s board president brings ‘new blood’ to the position

By Casey Fahrer

The Birchwood Civic Association serves the East Birchwood community in Jericho.

Jericho

Birchwood Civic Association hopes to fill residents’ needs in next project

By Hannah Devlin

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