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Cheryl Wills receives Sandy Wills’ veteran flag at her great-great-great grandfather's recommittal ceremony.

Freeport

Freeport woman recovers great-great-great grandfathers’ long lost remains for military burial

By Liam Hibbert

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Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

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Malverne dancer brings ‘A Taste of Ireland’ home this Christmas

By Nicole Formisano

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10 adoptable friends that want to come home for the holidays

By Allison Matos

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Deer Park

Long Island Cannabis Club sees booming business in Deer Park

By Alyssa R. Griffin

Legislator Scott Davis, Legislator Debra Mulè, Legislator Seth Koslow, Georgina Cornago, and Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton announced a bill that would require Nassau police to carry EpiPens with them.

Nassau

Nassau County lawmakers push to equip police vehicles with EpiPens

By Luke Feeney

The North Hempstead Town Board reallocated $3.8 million in federal pandemic relief fund Tuesday night, weeks before the deadline when the town would have had to return the money back to the federal government

North Hempstead

North Hempstead reallocates federal pandemic funds to avoid losing them after 2024 deadline

By Cameryn Oakes

Drafts for Shore Road renovations were unveiled last month, set to begin in 2026 (Photo provided by Nassau County)

Glen Cove

Shore Road to receive $14M renovations in 2026

By Hannah Devlin

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Old Westbury Woman arrested for Menacing Police Officers: Police

By Luke Feeney

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Holiday road safety: expert tips to avoid emergency room visits

By Christy Hinko

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Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: A talk with operators of ConfiDanZe & Fitness, Adam Marc Jewels

By Long Island Press

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Dan’s Papers

Gateway Playhouse Rings in the Holidays with a Glorious ‘White Christmas’

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Westbury celebrates Kwanzaa

By Long Island Press

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Levittown athletes commit to play at future schools

By Long Island Press

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Wantagh

Uplifting mural emerges at Wantagh Elementary School

By Long Island Press

The Sparrows take Old Westbury Gardens back to 1924

By Christy Hinko

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Floral Park Board of Trustees Dec. 3 meeting reports

By Long Island Press

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Yorkshire Pudding: A British classic with endless possibilities

By Christy Hinko

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Behind the Hedges

Master Craftsman: Building Birdhouses for Long Islanders

anne donnelly A North Bellmore man pleaded guilty to stabbing his wife to death, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced.

Bellmore

North Bellmore man pleads guilty to stabbing wife to death while 8-year-old was home

By Nicole Formisano

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Community Events

MercyFirst thanks Vancord at annual Angel of Hope Gala

By Long Island Press

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Westbury

Local author Alicia Evans celebrates Long Island’s caregivers in inspiring new book

By Long Island Press

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Nassau

Tom Suozzi honors Omer Neutra with speech on House floor

By Luke Feeney

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Queens hip-hop icon Darryl “DMC” McDaniels debuts two new songs at LIMEHOF 20th anniversary event

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Midtown assassin: NYPD retraces steps of gunman who executed healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, recover backpack in Central Park

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Feria de oportunidades de voluntariado en Suffolk conecta a estudiantes con organizaciones locales

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Behind the Hedges

Stallone Lands a Knockout Hamptons Home