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A former Nassau County probation officer was sentenced to six years in jail after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with a probationer he was supervising.

Smithtown

Ex-Nassau probation officer sentenced for having sexual relationship with person he was supervising

By Casey Fahrer

Farmingdale Village is looking to add an 8,000 square-foot theater with the help of state funding to its downtown.

Farmingdale Village looks to add a 225-seat, 8,000 square-foot theater

By Casey Fahrer

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Opinions

Geraldo Rivera column: 51?

By Long Island Press

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Opinions

Bill O’Reilly Column: The rich are different

By Bill O’Reilly

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Nassau

After 50 years, Green family tennis tournament still a smash hit

By Michael J. Lewis

Dr. King speaking at the March on Washington

AMNY

Op-ed | Dr. King and the Jewish people’s right to self-determination

Mentorship is not just about teaching skills; it is about shaping confidence, judgment, and purpose.

Opinions

Op-Ed: The enduring value of being a mentor

By Greg Demetriou

Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) has announced that professional sharpshooters will be deployed to the grounds surrounding the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach and National Park Service (NPS) tracks (including but not limited to Watch Hill, the Sunken Forest, and Fire Island Lighthouse) on Fire Island proper, as they commence their eighth winter of deer culling operations for the remainder of this month.

Fire Island News

National Park Service Winter Deer Culling Scheduled for Mastic Beach and Fire Island National Seashore Properties

The North Fork Country Kids Animal Rescue and Rescue Vixens hosted 'Brewed to the Rescue' 2026

Charity

‘Brewed to the Rescue’ 2026 fundraises for homeless and neglected animals

By Long Island Press

At just 18 years old, Raudy Duran ihas achieved his dream of being the CEO and owner of his own shop, Raudy's Auto Spa, in Freeport.

Freeport

Raudy’s Auto Spa: Freeport’s youngest Auto Spa owner is just getting started

By Kylo Basnight

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include a start date for the trial of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: ICE detains resident, Gilgo Beach killer trial date and more

By Long Island Press

Honeymaren is one of this week's rescue highlights. She wants nothing more than to be adopted by a loving family!

Pets

These 6 adoptable dogs and cats are waiting for fur-ever families

By Allison Matos

Andrew Dykes, suspect in the 1997 death of Tanya Denise Jackson, known for many years as Peaches, appears in Nassau County courthouse before Judge Tammy Robbins on Friday, Jan.15, 2026 in Mineola.

Andrew Dykes seeks second defense lawyer in Tanya Jackson murder case

By Michael Malaszczyk

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What Untreated Hearing Loss Is Really Doing to Your Brain

By Hearing and Brain Centers of America

Paul D. Schreiber High School 2026 Top 300 Regeneron Scholar Benjamin Moses with his project.

Port Washington

Port Washington student named Top 300 Regeneron Scholar for cancer mental health research

By Larissa Fuentes

The Jericho Board of Education discussed policy upgrades and the reason for an evacuation during their meeting.

Jericho

Jericho Board of Education shares reason for emergency evacuation

By Larissa Fuentes

Gov. Kathy Hochul and other labor leaders called out the federal freeze of several offshore wind projects.

Nassau

Judge grants injunction lifting federal freeze of offshore wind projects

By Casey Fahrer

Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori, Mayor Paul Pereira, and Trustee Paul Cusato (L. to R.) heard permit applications at the recent meeting.

Mineola

Mineola approves three special-use permits for businesses

By J. Cav Scott

Austin Weiss

Jericho

Guest Column: Why junior year earns the nickname ‘Hell Year’

By Austin Weiss

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness

Caribbean Life

PM Holness says Jamaicans must develop the island

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Manhasset

Championship or bust: Danielle Perfetto leads Manhasset in basketball

By Nick Mongiovi

New Hyde Park's improved public works facility is operational, and will receive its finishing touches in the coming weeks.

New Hyde Park public works facilities see major renovations

By J. Cav Scott

Manhasset

Children of late Village of Plandome residents petition board to reduce $40K in fees dating back to 1958

By Michael Campbell

Westbury School District Superintendent Tahira DuPree Chase and other officials praised donation efforts from the holiday season at its board of education meeting.

Westbury

Westbury School District provides for community during holiday season

By Casey Fahrer

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