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Construction jobs on Long Island have declined for nine straight months, according to a report put out by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Nassau

Long Island construction jobs see 7% decline over 12-month span

By Casey Fahrer

A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for a drunken, high-speed crash in Rockville Centre that killed his cousin.

Rockville Centre

Far Rockaway man sentenced for 2023 fatal DWI crash in Rockville Centre

By Casey Fahrer

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Local News

Over a foot of snow possible for Long Island

By Timothy Bolger

Bustos Martial Arts teamed up with Plainview Old Bethpage Relay For Life and hosted a women's self-defense night.

Relay for Life and Busto’s Martial Arts unite in Plainview–Old Bethpage’s fight against cancer

By Long Island Press

Long Island 250 Events across Suffolk County, Long Island, to celebrate America 250. Kids celebrating with flags.

New York Family

Long Island 250 Events: Celebrate America’s 250th on Suffolk County

Mayor Paul Pereira addressed the public alongside trustees at a Board of Trustees meeting.

Mineola

Village board renews yearly contract with events agency

By J. Cav Scott

Wonder has officially opened its Plainview location at the Woodbury Plaza shopping center.

Plainview

Wonder opens newest location in Plainview

By Casey Fahrer

Trustee Ira Nesenoff, Mayor Kouros Torkan, and Deputy Mayor Hooshang Nematzadeh (L. to R.)

Great Neck

Kings Point Meet the Mayor draws pushback against proposed park alienation

By Michael Campbell

North Hills Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati (L.) and Mayor Marvin Natiss (R.) agreed not to take a stance on foreign policy, after a resident asked the board to make a resolution on standing with the Iranian community.

Manhasset

North Hills trustees approve Roslyn fire contract, table Iran resolution

By Larissa Fuentes

Three-time world champion ballroom dancer Louis Van Amstel led a LaBlast Fitness session at the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview.

Plainview

Three-time world champion ballroom dancer gets people on their feet in Plainview

By Casey Fahrer

Howard Fensterman is strengthening his firm and looking to the future with Rosenberg & Steinmetz merger.

North Hempstead

Abrams Fensterman merges with Rosenberg & Steinmetz

By J. Cav Scott

An asbestos removal and demolition labor company manager was sentenced for his role in a wage scheme that involved the Merrick and Oceanside School Districts.

Merrick

Asbestos removal and demolition company’s manager sentenced for prevailing wage scheme involving two Nassau school districts

By Casey Fahrer

A Lindenhurst man was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and more after a DWI crash by the Atlantic Nursery in Freeport.

Freeport

Lindenhurst man indicted for fatal 2025 high-speed DWI crash

By Casey Fahrer

Oyster Bay Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Council Member Andrew Monteleone (L. to R.) at the demolition of the Budget Inn.

Massapequa

Town of Oyster Bay begins demolition of Budget Inn in Massapequa

By Casey Fahrer

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New York Family

EVENT UPDATE: Sunday’s Long Island Family Camp Fair Postponed until March 15

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Maeve Downing becomes the sixth New Hyde Park girls basketball player to join the 1,000-point club

By Nick Mongiovi

Children having sack race at campsite

New York Family

Overnight Camp Questions to Ask

A rendering from the Stella-Cerrone LLC application for the Jericho Turnpike developmenr.

Proposed Floral Park developers respond to public concern

By J. Cav Scott

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Port Washington Board of Educations begins 2026–27 budget planning

By Steve Blank

Trustee Steven Hope, Deputy Mayor Barton Sobel, and Trustee Anne Mendelson (L. to R.)

Great Neck

Great Neck gets four new garbage trucks

By Michael Campbell

Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner said he may not plan to continue 85 Channel Drive's conditional use permit after odor issues continue.

Port Washington

Odor issues persist at Bombay Kitchen as Port Washington North nears decision

By Larissa Fuentes

Our Lady of Victory's girls' basketball team during half time at their first ever game.

Students tip off inaugural sports season at Floral Park school

By J. Cav Scott

Girl Scout Kara Greene

Suffolk

How this Girl Scout finds her voice through service

By Long Island Press

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Dan’s Papers

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ Brings the Laughs at Theatre Three

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