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Maureen Tara Nelson of MTN Matchmaking offers Valentine's Day advice.

Valentine’s Day advice from an official matchmaker

By Jessica Brand

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Hempstead native Karine Jean-Pierre returns to Hofstra with stark warning on press freedom

By Adrianna Armani

New restaurants to try on Long Island offer everything from Italian fare to Japanese cuisine.

Dining

3 new restaurants to get a taste of this weekend

By Timothy Daly

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include President Donald Trump's social media attack on U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Acid attack, Trump bashes Suozzi and more

By Long Island Press

Lilac and Tulip are two cats looking for love — and to be adopted — this Valentine's Day!

Pets

10 adoptable pups and cats looking for a valentine

By Allison Matos

Marvin Hamlisch marries Terre Blair

Marvin Hamlisch and Terre Blair: The Way They Were

By Annie Wilkinson

Trust is the foundation for a healthy relationship, experts say.

Holiday

Valentine’s Day: How to show your loved one you care

By Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

Architect John Grillo presenting the building condition survey at Manhasset Board of Education meeting

Manhasset Board of Education identifies $41 million for needed building improvements

By Michael Campbell

Syosset art educators (from L. to R) Mariana Beach, Tiffany Holtje, Damon Tommolino, Amanda O'Rourke, and Christopher Hale, presented their reflective methodology“ Process and Authenticity” at the board of education’s meeting on Monday, Feb. 9.

Syosset art educators present on ‘Process and Authenticity’ as a hedge against AI

By Nicholas Gordon

More than badminton: Where belief becomes strength for Great Neck South

By Nick Mongiovi

Rear Admiral John Shea presenting on the United States Merchant Marine campus revitalization plan

United States Merchant Marine Academy present $1.02 billion campus modernization plan

By Michael Campbell

Business

State DEC chief touts SEQRA reform as priority to LIA

By Claude Solnik

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North Hempstead

Manhasset wrestling: Built together, wrestling as one

By Nick Mongiovi

East Northport Rotary Club celebrated Mardi Gras 2026 at Northport Books

Holiday

East Northport Rotary brings Mardi Gras spirit to Northport Books

By Long Island Press

Henry Schein CEO Frederick M. Lowery

Business

New CEO installed at Henry Schein Inc.

By James Bernstein

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include a comedy show by Hannah Berner.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

So Percussion, the acclaimed ensemble known for redefining chamber music, is set to perform at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center.

Community Events

Grammy-winning So Percussion to perform at Adelphi PAC

By Long Island Press

Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center Director of Education Donna Rosenblum talked to sixth graders at Seaford Middle School about the Holocaust.

Speaker teaches history and lessons of the Holocaust in Seaford

By Long Island Press

Mineola's board approved a special use permit for a children's gym.

Mineola

Mineola board approves permit for kids’ gym

By J. Cav Scott

Hofstra University's Long Island Studies Institute will use new federal funding to preserve its collections online.

Hofstra secures $459K grant to bring Long Island history online

By Nicholas Gordon

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican nomination for New York Governor.

Bruce Blakeman accepts GOP nomination for New York governor

By Larissa Fuentes and Adrianna Armani

Roslyn High School Teacher Kristen Hamilton was awarded the 2026 Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher award.

Community Events

Roslyn teacher named 2026 Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher

By Long Island Press

The Old Westbury Police Department deployed a StarChase tracking device to arrest a queens woman.

Queens woman arrested after police use StarChase tracking device to end parkway pursuit

By Larissa Fuentes

The Wantagh School District received a one-year extension to comply with the state's mascot standards.

Wantagh School District gets additional one-year extension to comply with state standards as it vies to keep ‘Warriors’ name

By Casey Fahrer

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Hamptons, Valentine's Day

Behind the Hedges

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