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Michael Nagler resigned from his position as Mineola's superintendent after an investigation into his conduct.

Mineola Superintendent Michael Nagler resigns

By J. Cav Scott

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is one of the Long Island athletes set to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy.

People

Long Island’s 2026 Winter Olympics competitors

By Katrina O’Brien

Peter is one of nine adoptable furry friends who would make a perfect Super Bowl watch companion!

Pets

Adopt a Super Bowl buddy: 9 dogs, cats looking for homes

By Allison Matos

The Bethpage School District reported an individual has tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis case reported in Bethpage School District

By Casey Fahrer

Ganesh Shenoy, in 2005, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a high-speed car crash killed a man in Hicksville.

Indian citizen extradited to Nassau pleads guilty to manslaughter stemming from 2005 Hicksville crash

By Casey Fahrer

Cover of “Unveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt” by Jonathan Harounoff

Community Events

Great Neck Library to host author of “Unveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt”

By Long Island Press

Simon Deng will be holding a talk at Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Community Events

South Sudanese-American activist Simon Deng speaking at Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center

By Long Island Press

A former lacrosse coach in the Valley Stream Central School District pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor in federal court.

Former Valley Stream lacrosse coach pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children

By Casey Fahrer

Port Washington Athletics Director Nick Schratwieser was honored with New York State Athletic Administrators Association Positive Change Award.

Community Events

Port Washington athletics director receives State Positive Change Award

By Long Island Press

Ryan Ruff, the Massapequa School District's assistant superintendent for business, presented thhe first of several budget presentations at the board of education meeting.

Business

Massapequa Board of Education begins budget presentations, presents 4.6% allowable tax levy limit for 2026-’27 financial plan

By Casey Fahrer

The North Hempstead Polar Plunge has been postponed to March 7 due to icy conditions.

North Hempstead, Special Olympics postpone polar plunge

By Larissa Fuentes

Lash Box owner Melesia DeChiaro was awarded the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Person of the Year.

Business

Syosset’s Lash Box owner thrives on providing top-tier beauty treatments in a soothing salon

By Nicholas Gordon

Christian Frey scored his 1,000th point with Mineola High School at a recent game.

Sports

High school hooper hits 1,000 points

By J. Cav Scott

Mayor Pedram Bral on his 10 years in office

North Hempstead

Pedram Bral on his 10 years as mayor of the Village of Great Neck

By Michael Campbell

chalk drawn tick tac toe board with hearts as the game pieces with pieces diagonally across.

New York Family

Fun Long Island Valentine’s Day Events for Families

Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families: Kid go-karting indoors.

New York Family

5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families

matrescence: Losing your identity after becoming a mom. Mom overwhelmed with crying baby

New York Family

Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a performance by legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

North Shore High School'S Girls Winter Track and Field team won the Nassau County C Championship.

North Shore High School Girls Winter Track and Field claims county title

By Casey Fahrer

Kayla Donnenfeld

Charity

L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY™: The Long Island Volunteer Center

By Kayla Donnenfeld

Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn, holds a bottle of Sorel Liqueur, a hibiscus-based spirit inspired by traditional Caribbean sorrel and now the most awarded American-made liqueur.

Caribbean Life

Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

Principal Sister Kelly Quinn (C.) with some students at Our Lady of Grace

Sister Kelly Quinn reflects on 30 years as principal of Our Lady of Grace

By Michael Campbell

The Levittown School District is proposing increases to both its curriculum and instruction and facilities budgets for the upcoming school year.

Levittown School District proposes raises to curriculum and instruction, facilities budgets for 2026-27 school year

By Casey Fahrer

The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation proposed plans for a permanent headquarters on Shore Road in the village of Baxter Estates.

Baxter Estates hears public input on proposed Dejana Foundation headquarters

By Larissa Fuentes

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Behind the Hedges

Town to Remove Collapsed Napeague Stilt House Under Emergency Order