Westbury, NY News – LI Press

State Sen. Steve Rhoads honored 17 women from throughout his district at an annual ceremony.

Business

Steve Rhoads honors local trailblazers at third annual Women of Distinction ceremony

The Westbury Fire Department may receive funding for a new memorial to honor those who have died to go along its existing memorial.

Business

Westbury Water and Fire District, Westbury Arts to possibly receive county grants

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury's Board of Education and administrators welcomed students back to class at its latest meeting.

Education

Westbury welcomes students back to class at latest board of education meeting

By Casey Fahrer

The Westbury Street Fair returned to Post Avenue with a show from Zabo Circus.

Westbury

Westbury Street Fair returns to showcase local art, food and community

By Larissa Fuentes

Stanley Turetsky, exhibition curator Marcia Odle-McNair, Westbury Arts President Julie Lyon and Westbury Arts Executive Director Tiffany Blair

Community Events

Westbury Arts presents ‘New Perspectives on Abstraction’ exhibition

By Long Island Press

Westbury Village Mayor Peter Cavallaro said he was 'troubled' by how Cena 081 has operated.

Business

Westbury Village board ‘troubled’ by Cena 081 noise complaints

By Casey Fahrer

Elijah Craig is selling a limited-edition bourbon to commemorate the Ryder Cup's return to Long Island.

Westbury

Elijah Craig celebrates Long Island’s Ryder Cup with limited-edition bourbon

By Casey Fahrer

FCA’s Ryan Kiser (holding scissors), FCA President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds (left), Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine (right) and FCA staff and supporters celebrate opening another THRIVE center to help those in addiction recovery.

Health

Long Island THRIVE recovery centers expand, supporting 18,000 in addiction recovery

By Long Island Press

A Westbury day care center closed with short notice just before Labor Day weekend.

Business

Westbury day care center abruptly shutters

By Casey Fahrer

Nova Essence Inside Out has expanded its services to include a new mobile candle cafe.

Business

Nova Essence Inside Out adds mobile candle cafe to its business

By Casey Fahrer

Federal and state departments have highlighted different aspects of New Cassel's environmental qualities that show cause for concern.

Health

Federal and state departments highlight New Cassel’s environmental concerns

By Casey Fahrer

Rick Baiman has been a lifelong tennis fan, and has worked at the U.S. Open for seven years.

Sports

Rick Baiman: a tennis fan from Great Neck who is a U.S. Open mainstay

By Casey Fahrer

The Church of the Advent had over 100 people on its front lawn for its all-white party.

Community Events

Church of the Advent in Westbury hosts fundraising party

By Casey Fahrer

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Westbury

Old Westbury blaze draws 100 firefighters, but no serious injuries

By Ryan Toohill

Westbury Superintendent Tahira DuPree Chase announced designated lines at each school building for students.

Education

Westbury School District to designate phone lines for students

By Casey Fahrer

SNL comedian Marcello Hernandez performed at the Westbury Music Fair.

Marcello Hernandez brings the jokes to Westbury

By Casey Fahrer

The Village of Westbury welcomed the Islamic Circle of North America Relief NY for a backpack giveaway.

Charity

Westbury residents given 125 backpacks before start of school year

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury Arts Board Member Ren Zelaya, Lawrence 'LAW' Worrell and the Planet 12 Movement, and Westbury Arts President Julie Lyon at the Summer Concert Series 2025

Community Events

7-time Grammy nominee, LAW and the Planet 12 Experience, performs at Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series

By Long Island Press

Restaurant owner Rodrigo Sempertegui had his application approved by the Westbury Village Board for a new restaurant.

Business

Westbury Village approves permit for live music at prospective restaurant

By Casey Fahrer

Church of the Advent to host a fundraising event.

Community Events

Church of the Advent to hold fundraising event in Westbury

By Long Island Press

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Community Events

Hundreds gather in Westbury for annual National Night Out

By Emma Alexander

Deshawn Martin (C) holds up the Antojitos Express restaurant in Hempstead at gunpoint on January 30, 2022.

Health

Hempstead man sentenced to life in prison for murder after a history of armed robberies

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Old Westbury AI-enhanced Body Camera

Old Westbury Police testing AI-enhanced body cameras

By Amit Ben-Bassat

The St. Brigid Catholic Church held a Pilgrimage of Hope Walk to support the community's immigration concerns.

Living

St. Brigid Church holds Pilgrimage of Hope Walk amid immigration concerns

By Casey Fahrer

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