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Thomas Medlin, 15, was reported missing two months ago. His body was recently found by New York City authorities.

Missing Long Island teen found dead in Brooklyn

By Timothy Bolger

Westbury Fire Department responded to the fire after a mutual aid call.

Hempstead fire leaves two dead, displaces 10

By J. Cav Scott

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Business

The Post Office celebrates spring, thanks the community

By Dominic Wong , Postmaster, Port Washington Post Office

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Op-Ed: Advocates prompt PFAS filtration

By Karl Grossman

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Opinions

Bill O’Reilly Column: The pod people got me

By Bill O’Reilly

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include a veterinarian charged with torturing animals.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Vet torture charge, pedestrian deaths and more

By Long Island Press

Eva is one of this week's adoptable pals looking for a home!

Pets

9 adoptable pets looking for buddies this Friday the 13th

By Allison Matos

Local Long Island filmmaker debuts with new original feature “In the Cold of Night” at the Sayville Theater

Community Events

Local Long Island filmmaker debuts with new original feature ‘In the Cold of Night’ at the Sayville Theater

By Long Island Press

Suffolk County Police Asian Jade annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Community Events

Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society hosts annual Lunar New Year Celebration at The Hamlet Golf and Country Club

By Long Island Press

Korean Ritual Paper Traditions at SUNY Stony Brook

Community Events

Korean ritual paper traditions celebrated at the Charles B. Wang Center

By Long Island Press

Mineola Middle School's jazz band performed at the recent school board meeting.

Mineola school board begins search for new superintendent

By J. Cav Scott

Kim Schindler has amassed a TikTok following after posting videos to promote the Tri-County Bazaar in Levittown.

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Tri-County Bazaar vendor gains TikTok following while promoting Levittown market

By Isabella Athanasiou

Artist illustration of the new Port Washington Police District headquarters standing viewing south from the corner of Main Street and Mackey Avenue.

Aurora Contractors selected to build Port Washington Police headquarters

By Larissa Fuentes

Three paintings by artist Xue Qi Li currently on exhibit at the Jericho Library are (from L. to R.) Contemporary Inspiration, A Quiet Declaration and The Wish.

Community Events

Syosset artist Xue Qi Li explores connection, emotion in new exhibit

By Nicholas Gordon

The North Shore Board of Education discussed the 2026-27 budget.

Nassau

North Shore Board of Education examines budget

By Larissa Fuentes

Karen Horoszewski, the Locust Valley Central School District’s assistant superintendent for business, presented parts the budget to the board of education.

Business

Locust Valley Central School District eyeing to spend $24.8 million on instruction as part of 2026-2027 budget

By Casey Fahrer

The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School board at a previous meeting.

Parents express concern about class size

By J. Cav Scott

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Community Events

Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: The Gabos

By Janet Nina Esagoff

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Middle/High School proudly presented its spring musical.

Oyster Bay Middle/HS students shine in production of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

By Long Island Press

Jericho High School junior Maxwell Gershwind is considering studying abroad someday after his trip to Portugal.

Jericho HS junior Maxwell Gershwind details his journey to Portugal

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A man dies after being found on the side of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway.

Man dies after found on side of Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

By Casey Fahrer

Twenty-four Manhasset High School student-athletes made their postsecondary plans official on March 6 during the school’s annual Athletics Signing Day.

Manhasset HS celebrates 24 student-athletes on Athletics Signing Day

By Long Island Press

All of Oyster Bay High School's athletes honored at the county or state level this winter received certificates of recognition from the board of education.

Sports

Oyster Bay-East Norwich athletes honored at March board of education meeting

By Long Island Press

American Red Cross of Long Island CEO, Jose Dominguez (L.) presented coaches Brian Lorusso, Andrew Bock, Andrew Siegel, Ben Martinez and Elliot Aramayo with the organizations Lifesaving Awards for their efforts to resuscitate high school senior Francesco Allocca (C.) during a cardiac event in November.

Community Events

Locust Valley coaches given Lifesaving Award from American Red Cross

By Long Island Press

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