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QNS

Local entrepreneur expands network of educational child care centers in Queens and Long Island

John Coumatos was elected the president of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association for 2025

Health

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association names John F. Coumatos 2025 president

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau Anne Donnelly

Valley Stream man sentenced for deadly crash

By Long Island Press Staff

General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Melody Hong (L) and Katherine Tian (R) were named top of the class for 2025.

Education

MacArthur High School names top two students in 2025 class

The Floral Park Board of Trustees will hold a hearing to outline amendments to the village's feral cat ban on Tuesday May 6.

Floral Park cat advocates call on village to repeal feral cat feeding ban

By Connor Patton

Nassau town officials challenge state's push for large-scale energy projects

Environment

Nassau towns push back on large-scale energy projects

By Casey Fahrer

Fire destroys dresses at Massapequa bridal shop

By Conner Keough

Wantagh is one of four school districts that had its lawsuit against a mascot ban dismissed in federal court on Thursday, March 27

Court dismisses four Long Island school districts’ case against mascot ban

By Casey Fahrer

Safe Boating

Safe boating classes offered in the Town of Hempstead

By Denivia Rivera

Food banks on Long Island struggle as USDA cuts programs and deliveries.

Long Island food banks struggle amid USDA program cuts

By Larissa Fuentes

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Community Events

“I sing because I don’t want the music to go away”: Bobby D keeps the past alive

By Isabella Gallo

Herricks proposes 2% tax levy increase to fund $144M budget, welcomes new staff

By Isabella Gallo

Jones Beach Brewing Co., a new taproom in Point Lookout, opened its doors in March.

Business

Jones Beach Brewing: Point Lookout’s new taproom

By Bernie Kilkelly

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Education

Sewanhaka students’ creative talents celebrated at March board meeting

By Long Island Press

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Education

Sewanhaka’s robotics team takes second in regional championship

Hempstead School District administrators at March 6 meeting discussing potential implications of the 2025-26 budget deficit that may now be aided in the state budget

Business

Senator proposes relief for Hempstead School District

By Casey Fahrer

Education

Sewanhaka to continue games against Bellmore-Merrick after alleged racist incidents

By Isabella Gallo

Kids Need More Volunteers Raymond Reed, Alyssa Roesch, Tina Adamo and Paulie Roesch Kids with Need More Founder Johnny Ray at the Freeport PAL's Ring Masters Tournament.

Community Events

Knockout for a cause: Freeport PAL hosts 2025 Ring Masters Tournament to support Kids Need More

By Long Island Press

The Wantagh American Legion and elected officials at the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 16

Community Events

Wantagh community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

By Casey Fahrer

Plans for NYU Langone hospital at Nassau Community College are not moving forward.

Nassau

Nassau Community College Hospital Project Halted

By Larissa Fuentes

Screenshot from livestream of Wantagh High School varsity girls' basketball team playing at NYSPHSAA after winning Long Island title

Education

Wantagh HS women’s basketball takes home first Long Island championship

By Casey Fahrer

The Medicaid Quality Incentive Program helps women get the pregnancy care they need, says New York State Assemblymember Michaelle Solages.

Opinions

Op-Ed: To protect LI mothers, fully funding the Medicaid Quality Incentive Program is essential

By Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages

Floral Park Girl Scout, Chloé Iannitti, earned her Gold Award by writing a children's book.

Floral Park Girl Scout Earns Gold Award by Publishing Children’s Book on Self-Acceptance

By Larissa Fuentes

Center for Science

Family

Explore nature at the Center for Science’s Spring Break Festival

By Christy Hinko

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Omer Shem Tov, who was captured and held hostage by Hamas, is a free man. He recently spoke in East Hampton.

Freed Israeli Hostage Shares His Amazing Story in East Hampton

Detectives investigate shot fired at DeKalb Avenue and Bedford Avenue.

Police investigating shots that rang out in Brooklyn

Comunidad de Port Washington reafirma su defensa a los inmigrantes indocumentados

Comunidad de Port Washington reafirma su defensa a los inmigrantes indocumentados

WEST HAMPTON DUNES, SERHANT.

Behind the Hedges

West Hampton Dunes House Sale Sets New Record