Williston Park News – LI Press

The parents of Ethan Falkowitz have filed a suit against two Plainview restaurants, among others, for allegedly overserving the drunk driver convicted of killing their son.

Family sues Plainview restaurants for allegedly overserving drunk driver who killed Roslyn teens

By Cameryn Oakes

Williston Park Mayor stands and smiles at board table.

Business

Williston Park board approves budget, new restaurant permit

By Isabella Gallo

Mineola High School

Education

East Williston to vote on two contested school board seats in May 20 election

By Isabella Gallo

Wheatley students stand with certificates.

Education

The Wheatley School eighth graders bring Spanish language learning to life through cultural collaboration

By Long Island Press

Mineola's Board of Trustees sits and speaks at their Wednesday meeting.

Mineola board approves animal hospital expansion, considers new apartment units

By Conner Keough

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The stars came out to play! Special Friends Dance 2025 – Williston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144

Director Anthony Lucero and actor Cole Massie visited The Viscardi Center following a showing of their film, The Paper Bag Plan.

The Viscardi Center hosts film screening highlighting disability and independence

By Larissa Fuentes

Williston Park Mayor Paul Ehrbar speaking at Monday's organizational hearing.

Politics

Williston Park projects 1.85% tax levy increase at budget hearing, organization meeting

By Isabella Gallo

Four kids sit on a track at Mineola's Little League parade on Saturday.

Mineola, East Williston, Williston Park hold Little League parades on same day, kick off season

By Isabella Gallo

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Veterans

Omega Diner to host ‘Dining for a Cause’ fundraiser for veterans New Hyde Park

By Denivia Rivera

The Town of North Hempstead raised a flag with the words "donate life" to raise awareness for organ donation

North Hempstead raises awareness for organ donation, urges residents to sign up as donors

By Cameryn Oakes

The North Hempstead Town Board voted along party lines to shift the calling of public comment cards from the town clerk to the town supervisor.

North Hempstead town supervisor now calling public comment cards after partisan vote changing procedures

By Cameryn Oakes

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Environment

East Williston announces intent to hire own engineer to assess Williston Park water filtration system, rate raise

By Isabella Gallo

Nassau County Police Department crime statistics show significant decrease for beginning of 2025.

Crime Rates in Nassau County See Significant Decrease in Early 2025

By Larissa Fuentes

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Community Events

Williston Park Public Library offers programs and free books

By Long Island Press

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Environment

Williston Park and East Williston continue discussion over water rates

By Isabella Gallo

Williston Park talks tax levy, community development funding at board meeting

By Isabella Gallo

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From school house to firehouse

By Long Island Press

The Greenvale station on the Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay branch

Living

LIRR’s Oyster Bay branch receives 2 new trains, schedule changes starting March 17

By Hannah Devlin

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Environment

Williston Park-East Williston water rate increase packs board meeting

By Isabella Gallo

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena

North Hempstead cleans up town code with various amendments

By Cameryn Oakes

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Community Events

All-ages programs, changes, at Williston Park Library

NYC's famous cookie store, Schmackary's, is coming to Long Island.

Food & Drink

Schmackary’s brings Broadway’s favorite cookies to Long Island

By Larissa Fuentes

Environment

Williston Park ignores East Williston request to pause water rate increase

By Isabella Gallo

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