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Several community projects throughout Nassau County have received federal funding through an appropriations package.

Bethpage

Several Nassau County community projects to receive over $15M in federal funding

By Casey Fahrer

The Old Westbury Police Department reported its lowest level of index crime in at least 36 years in 2025.

Glen Head

Old Westbury Police Department crime stats lowest in 36 years

By Larissa Fuentes

Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad arrested this Nassau County man for allegedly committing sex crimes while impersonating a medical professional at a Jamaica clinic, and the NYPD is asking other victims to come forward.

QNS

Long Islander accused of impersonating therapist, groping two female patients at Queens clinic: NYPD

A Nassau County judge has removed the court-ordered independent monitor from the Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Woodbury

Judge removes independent monitor from Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

By Casey Fahrer

Nathaniel Nichols from Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna LLP, presented the findings of the investigation at a previous Board of Education meeting.

Mineola

School board corrects suspension error, appoints acting replacement

By J. Cav Scott

Milan Rizo (center) receiving the Dr. William A. Shine Student Awards

Manhasset

Manhasset parent raises concerns over bus safety

By Michael Campbell

Propel NY Energy officials say recent weather extremes that have strained the statewide grid, making the project even more necessary.

Roslyn

Propel NY Energy project addresses concerns amid grid strain

By Larissa Fuentes

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Great Neck

Raymond Iryami column: Bill Dobkin and me

By Raymond Iryami

Students sit on Nassau County Community College campus.

Nassau

Student support program will terminate after federal grant is cut

By J. Cav Scott

Pennsylvania state police said a Floral Park resident was killed in a single-car crash.

Floral Park native killed in Pennsylvania crash

By Casey Fahrer

Manhasset Board of Education presents Dr. William A. Shine Humanitarian Award to Patricia Master (center)

Manhasset Board of Education honors students and teachers

By Long Island Press

Thomas Orellana (center), his children, and his wife, Claudia Orellana (right)

Great Neck

Great Neck community supports ICE detainee and his family

By Michael Campbell

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Great Neck

Long Island Republicans quiet on Jan. 6 bill

By Michael Campbell

Shaan Khan was elected as the 2026 Long Island Board of Realtors president.

Nassau

Shaan Khan installed as president of Long Island Board of Realtors

By Larissa Fuentes

NYS-LakePlacid_031424_673e2 (c) Karen Rubin

Vacation & Travel

New York State: Where the World is Coming to Play in 2026

By Karen Rubin

Nassau single-family house prices ended the year up.

Nassau

Nassau single-family house prices up for year as inventory shrinks

By Claude Solnik

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

Great Neck

Two cadets sue Merchant Marine Academy claiming unfair punishment

By Michael Campbell

Ronnie Shaban addresses the crowd at Wednesday's public hearing

Great Neck

Saddle Rock Minyan hearing draws hundreds

By Michael Campbell

Jericho's Mason Pimsler was recognized by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his work in the medical field.

Jericho

Jericho’s Mason Pimsler had his own day proclaimed by former NYC Mayor Eric Adams

By Paulina Marinkovic

More than 200 volunteers lined up at Sid Jacobson JCC to be a part of a global meal-packing effort on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Roslyn

Sid Jacobson JCC marks MLK Day with community-wide service effort

By Larissa Fuentes

John Mobley at his Westbury home

Port Washington

MLK Day’s Long Island origins

By Michael Campbell

Assita Kanko, a member of the European Parliament (L.), and Bernie Furshpan, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s vice chairman (R.), at the commemoration.

Glen Cove

Nassau County Holocaust center commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Casey Fahrer

Bill Tinglin speaks at Temple Beth El for its MLK Shabbat

Great Neck

Temple Beth El holds annual MLK Shabbat

By Michael Campbell

Former pro Mark Roder practices his swing in a Neustryk simulation bay.

Mineola

Former pro opens Neustryk Golf in Mineola

By J. Cav Scott

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