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ICE protest in Great Neck

ICE protests in Great Neck and East Meadow

By Michael Campbell

Nurses at Plainview Hospital tentatively agreed to a contract last Thursday, and will vote whether to ratify the contract this week.

Plainview

Nurses avert strike, reach tentative agreements with Northwell

By J. Cav Scott

Mattel First Autistic Barbie Doll

New York Family

Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie Doll: What It Means for Kids and Families

The Glen Cove City Council approved an environmental report for a proposed mixed-use affordable housing development despite concerns.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove City Council approves environmental report for proposed mixed-use development despite concerns

By Casey Fahrer

Trustee Clara Pomerantz and Mayor Michael Koblenz during the January board of trustees meeting.

Roslyn

Concerns raised over Propel NY Energy project at East Hills board meeting

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead

North Hempstead Town Board approves road improvements

By Michael Campbell

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AMNY

State of the State: ICE protections, transit improvements and other key items on Hochul’s radar for 2026

City Council member speaks at rally over ICE detainment of staffer

AMNY

‘They are coming for all of us’: City Council rages against ICE after staffer detained while fighting for his release

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, right, appears in front of Judge Tim Mazzei alongside his attorney, Michael J. Brown, at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

Riverhead

Alleged Gilgo Beach killer trial to start in September ‘come hell or high water,’ judge says

By Nicole Formisano

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address.

Nassau

Hochul’s State of the State lays out 2026 agenda

By Larissa Fuentes

Animal rescue work can take an emotional toll on advocates.

Pets

The emotional toll of animal rescue work and the awareness that helps us heal

By Allison Matos

Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School fourth grade cadet orchestra members performed at the board of education meeting.

Floral Park Bellerose school district presents early budget plans

By J. Cav Scott

Manor Oaks principal Colleen Topping with her daughter, district Superintendent Jennifer Morrison-Raptis, her son, and her husband (L. to R.).

New Hyde Park-Garden City School board appoints principal

By J. Cav Scott

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to support universal child care on a state level amid the Trump administration's freeze of federal child care.

Nassau

Trump administration freezes child care benefits for New York

By Casey Fahrer

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Great Neck

Impending changes for Thomaston residents after board meeting

By Autumn Coleman

Democratic Nassau County Legislatures being sworn in during the induction of the 16th Nassau County Legislature.

Nassau

Nassau County Legislators sworn into office

By Larissa Fuentes

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AMNY

ICE detains City Council staffer at routine immigration hearing; Menin, Mamdani demand immediate release

Organizer Will Winchester (L.) performing in front of the Sea Cliff Daily Grind, one of the venues set to host jazz in the upcoming Sea Cliff Jazz Festival.

Sea Cliff

Sea Cliff to host inaugural jazz fest

By J. Cav Scott

The Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees discussed plans for a single home development on 535 Manhasset Woods Road.

Manhasset

Flower Hill trustees weigh concerns over Manhasset Woods Road project

By Larissa Fuentes

Bruce Blakeman was sworn in as Nassau County's Executive for a second term.

Bruce Blakeman sworn in as Nassau County executive for second term

By Casey Fahrer

The Nicholas Center and The Art Guild put on its annual show, dedicated to showcasing the talents of individuals with autism.

Port Washington

Nicholas Center hosts art show highlighting works of individuals with autism

By Casey Fahrer

Student Lila Salhuana, from Wantagh in rehearsal for this year's dance festival.

Levittown

Students anticipate Winter Dance Festival

By J. Cav Scott

John Lewis Childs School kindergarten and sixth-grade students with Matthew Reid on the Day of Giving.

Students raise over $1K during 17th annual Day of Giving

By Long Island Press

Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School fourth grade cadet orchestra members performed at the recent board of education meeting.

Fourth-grade orchestra students perform at Floral Park-Bellerose

By Long Island Press

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