Oyster Bay, NY News – LI Press

The Village of Centre Island appoints Walter Roll as mayor.

Centre Island appoints Roll new mayor following Schmidlapp’s death

By Hannah Devlin

The Syosset school board celebrated its 47 All-State Musicians at its September meeting.

Education

Syosset school board looks at Walt Whitman class size, student programming

By Hannah Devlin

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Charity

Tunnel to Towers pays mortgages for 5 LI first responders who died after 9/‌11 attacks

By Isabella Gallo

The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton has opened a 101-room hotel in Farmingdale.

Business

The Hampton Inn opens in Farmingdale just weeks before the Ryder Cup

By Casey Fahrer

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Dining

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

The Syosset Street Fair featured a martial arts demonstration.

Syosset Street Fair draws 10K for record turnout

By Hannah Devlin & Casey Fahrer

Syosset native, Sue Bird, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this month.

Sports

Sue Bird of Syosset, Billy Donovan of Rockville Centre inducted into basketball Hall of Fame

By Hannah Devlin

Locust Valley High School girls' lacrosse players Emery deLauzon, Katherine Nabet, Elizabeth Vitale and Tessa Matozzo (L. to R.) were named to the 205 NYSSWA All-Star team.

Sports

4 Locust Valley lacrosse players make state all-star team

By Hannah Devlin

Burlington has opened its new Massapequa location after closing its old store in August.

Business

Burlington opens new location in Massapequa

By Casey Fahrer

Firefighters from Oyster Bay, East Norwich and surrounding communities stood for the the 9/11 memorial at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Community Events

9/11 remembrance honors 25 who died in attacks from Oyster Bay, East Norwich

By Hannah Devlin

Hundreds gather for the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce's annual street fair.

Business

Hundreds attend Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s annual street fair

By Casey Fahrer

An osprey was rehabilitated and returned to its nest after webcams monitored by PSEG Long Island showed that it could not stand on its own.

Environment

Oyster Bay osprey rehabilitated, returned to nest

By Hannah Devlin

The Town of Oyster Bay held a public hearing for the special use permit application at the site of the former Manor East Catering Hall in Massapequa in April.

Business

Massapequa catering hall approved by Town of Oyster Bay

By Casey Fahrer

Event volunteers help organize donated items, including non-perishables and homeware.

Charity

PSEG’s Woodbury food drive collects 3,000 meals

By Hannah Devlin

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Community Events

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club announces return of golf, pickleball outing

Admission to the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum's Rail Fest will include entry to the museum's indoor exhibitions and displays.

Community Events

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum to host 1st annual Rail Fest on Sept. 20

By Hannah Devlin

Locust Valley Superintendent Kristen Turnow says school officials worked alongside county police to investigate a gun threat made via voicemail.

Education

Gun threat cancels Locust Valley school board meeting, security ramped up at schools

By Hannah Devlin

Sea Cliff first responders at the village's 2025 Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Community Events

Sea Cliff remembers victims of 9/11 attacks at annual observance

By Hannah Devlin

The Town of Oyster Bay held its Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at TOBAY Beach, honoring those who were lost from the terrorist attaks.

Holiday

Town of Oyster Bay adds seven names to Wall of Honor during 9/‌11 ceremony

By Casey Fahrer

Kingsley McDonald was arrested after a wide range of illegal drugs and weapons were found during a series of raids, according to a federal detention memo.

Man arrested for allegedly having more than 5 kg of fentanyl, 750 grams of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana and multiple weapons

By Casey Fahrer

A motorcyclist from Farmingdale, LI, was killed near Flushing Meadows Corona Park when he crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway on Sept. 8.

Long Islander killed in motorcycle crash near Flushing Meadows Corona Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Deputy Superintendent Maureen Raynor presents one of the final 21st Century Improvement bond updates.

Education

Oyster Bay schools’ $30M bond projects completed $2M under budget

By Hannah Devlin

The Town of Oyster Bay voted to add six months to its battery energy storage system moratorium.

Environment

Oyster Bay extends battery energy storage system moratorium for fourth time

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of Oyster Bay looks to speed up its cleanup of contaminants at Bethpage Community Park, which used to belong to Northrop Grumman.

Judge allows new contaminants in Oyster Bay’s allegations against Northrop Grumman

By Casey Fahrer

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