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Ex-Rep. George Santos says he was placed in a high-security prison unit at FCI Fairton after warnings of a possible death threat.

Nassau

Jailed George Santos alleges death threat, placed in special housing

By Larissa Fuentes

Tiray Clemmons was found guilty of all counts for a shooting at Agua on the Mile in Freeport that caused serious injuries to two victims.

Hempstead

Hempstead man guilty in 2023 Freeport bar shooting that paralyzed security guard

By Larissa Fuentes

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Hempstead

Hempstead held in contempt for withholding FOILed emails on school bus ticket suit

By Isabella Gallo

Suspicion is growing that alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann may plead guilty to spare his family a lengthy trial.

Will alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann plead guilty?

By Nicole Formisano

Plainview

Oyster Bay dedicates park to IDF soldier, Plainview native who died in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

By Long Island Press

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

Crime Blotter 9.25

By Long Island Press

Port Washington resident, Stephen Sombratto, accused the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District of enabling discrimination.

Port Washington

Resident accuses Port Water Pollution Control District of enabling discrimination in youth sports

By Larissa Fuentes

A Great Neck South high school student said his bus didn't show up twice during the first week.

Great Neck

Great Neck parents fear for children’s safety on AI-generated bus routes

By Hannah Resnick

Publicans, a Manhasset restaurant, has closed.

Manhasset

Publicans closes as bistro waits in the wings

By Hannah Resnick

Oyster Bay Town Council Member Vicki Walsh is suing NYC Surgical Associates and its founders for alleged malpractice.

Roslyn

Oyster BayCouncil Member Vicki Walsh suing doctor after years of discomfort

By Casey Fahrer

Local News

Blue Ribbon Schools program cancelled as four Long Island winners denied honor

By Hannah Resnick

President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a three-member emergency board to mediate a contract dispute between the Long Island Rail Road and five of its unions.

North Hempstead

Trump appoints emergency board to avert possible LIRR strike

By Larissa Fuentes

Adam Kaufman, a representative from Wendel Companies spoke at the Jericho Union Free School District Board of Education meeting about the school's plan to shift to electric buses.

Jericho

Jericho school board welcomes new administration, reviews electric bus transition plan

By Larissa Fuentes

Syosset's John Durante received the John B. Muir Excellence in Media Award from the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Syosset

Syosset Principal John Durante receives national media award for podcast

By Hannah Devlin

Two Great Neck twins are in federal court in Central Islip after being accused of stealing over $5 million from clients by prosecutors.

Great Neck

Great Neck twins tried for alleged $5M defrauding of clients

By Casey Fahrer

Total Orthopedics' Founder Charles Ruotolo, Total Wellness' Medical Director Donato Balsamo, and Naturopathic Physician Alyssa DeSena (L. to R.)

Syosset

Total Wellness brings functional medicine practice to Syosset

By Hannah Devlin

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay’s first Rail Fest draws hundreds of train enthusiasts

By Isabella Gallo

Stephanie DeCarolis

Oceanside author Stephanie DeCarolis unveils new thriller novel

By Christy Hinko

Nassau

Jay Jacobs chooses not to endorse Mamdani in NYC race

By Casey Fahrer

"Bekteshi Brothers Way" was officially dedicated on Friday.

Manhasset

Town dedicates ‘Bekteshi Brothers Way’ on Plandome Road

By Hannah Resnick

A Roslyn man who is one of two people accused of stealing $2.8 million from Peishuan Fan (L.) and JuanJuan Zwang (R.), who have been missing since March, skipped his federal court date.

Roslyn

Roslyn man skips federal court date for alleged $2.8 million fraud scheme

By Casey Fahrer

Williston Park expands senior tax discount to more residents with higher incomes

By Isabella Gallo

Mineola

First Presbyterian Church of Mineola packs 23K meals for Vietnam

By Isabella Gallo

League of Women Voters Port Washington-Manhasset President Regina Goutevenier announces upcoming candidate forums.

Manhasset

League of Women Voters to host Port Washington-Manhasset candidate forums ahead of November elections

By Hannah Resnick

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