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Wesley LePatner from Roslyn, an executive at Blackstone and a leader in New York’s Jewish community, was killed Monday afternoon in a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

Roslyn

MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: Wesley LePatner, Blackstone leader with Roslyn ties, killed in Midtown attack

By Shea Vance

The New York Islanders will teach Long Island kids the basics of hockey at a weekly clinic, starting Aug. 6.

Bethpage

New York Islanders to coach hockey to LI kids

By Hannah Devlin

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Oyster Bay

Seniors to receive $25 coupon booklet for farmers’ markets in August

By Christopher Schulz

Liza Carfora (L.) and Victoria Franco (R.) join the Glen Cove City School District.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove schools welcomes new principal, assistant principal

By Hannah Devlin

The Harborside in Port Washington assumed a new name, The Sinclair, under new owners Focus Healthcare Partners.

Port Washington

The Harborside turns a new leaf with a new name – The Sinclair at Port Washington

By Cameryn Oakes

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New York Family

Long Island Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs: August 2025

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Boat Bike Tours’ Netherlands Islandhopping: Discovering Living History in Enkhuizen

By Karen Rubin

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen addresses Nassau residents complaints of airplane noise from JFK and LaGuardia Airports

Gillen responds to Nassau residents upset by airplane noise, announces FAA audit

By Isabella Gallo & Gianna Costanzo

The Levine Family was the honored by the Nicholas Center and elected officials at the annual Night in White Gala.

Great Neck

The Nicholas Center honors the Levine family at Night in White Gala

By Larissa Fuentes

The Hicksville Water District warns residents about fraudulent tests and scams from private companies.

Hicksville

Hicksville Water District warns against water quality tests from private companies

By Casey Fahrer

Ira Ellenthal

Publishing exec and New York Daily News alum Ira Ellenthal dies at 88

By amNewYork

Fabio Pimentel, Westbury Arts Executive Director Tiffany Blair, Johnny Bliss, Gabriel Zhuin and Westbury Arts President Julie Lyon

Community Events

Johnny Bliss from ‘The Voice’ performs at 2025 Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series

By Long Island Press

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

New York Family

12 Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-3) returns to the House Ways and Means Committee with the start of his latest term last week

Opinions

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi column: For Democrats, Mamdani is a wake-up call—and a bad example

By U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi

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Great Neck

Merchant Marine Academy reports 24 sexual misconduct claims

By Ryan Toohill

Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly (L.) and Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder announced a Dix Hills man allegedly conspired to have a hitman kidnap and murder a former business associate.

Dix Hills

Dix Hills man pleads not guilty to allegedly hiring hitman to kill a former business associate

By Casey Fahrer

Town of Oyster Bay sets public hearing date to extend battery-energy-storage-system moratorium.

Opinions

Editorial: Towns should use BESS moratoriums wisely

By Schneps Media LI

A suit was filed against Syosset's Jimmy Connors, New York Police Officer Boubacar Barry and Manhattan nightclub, Nebula, in relation to a wrong-way car crash that killed two last August.

Syosset

Suit filed against Syosset’s Jimmy Connors in wrong-way fatal car crash

By Hannah Devlin

Club M.A.X. provides a variety of activities through its summer program, including recreation.

Manhasset

Club M.A.X. provides summer of enrichment despite enrollment drops

By Cameryn Oakes

A Massapequa Park man cashed in on a $4 million Mega Million lottery ticket.

Massapequa

Massapequa man scores big on Mega Millions ticket

By Frankie DiCalogero

More than 40 miles of damaged roads will be repaved under North Hempstead's $6 million resurfacing project.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead road resurfacing project varies in scope across town districts

By Cameryn Oakes

Valentina and Victoria Hartman, owners of Tori Ear Piercing, are offering a free luxury piercing to bring positivity to Port Washington.

Port Washington

Tori Ear Piercing in Port Washington launches luxury piercing grant to give back

By Larissa Fuentes

My Spectrum School in Port Washington fosters a children centered approach to honor the natural curiosity, creativity, and capability of every child.

Port Washington

My Spectrum School in Port Washington redefines early childhood education with child-led learning

By Larissa Fuentes

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Great Neck

Great Neck 12 year old uses musical talent to inspire with new nonprofit

By: Alarice Gooden

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