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A Baldwin man was sentenced to up to four years in prison for grand larcenies at several Home Depot locations.

Freeport

Baldwin man sentenced for retail theft operation targeting several Home Depot locations

By Casey Fahrer

The Trump administration has halted offshore wind farm projects, including two off of Long Island's coast.

Long Beach

Trump pauses offshore wind projects, including two off Long Island’s coast

By Casey Fahrer

First in Family Fund students preparing for specialized tests.

Roslyn

First In Family Fund opens college pathways for first-generation students

By Larissa Fuentes

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Columns

Geraldo Rivera column: Venezuela in the crosshairs

By Geraldo Rivera

Great Neck

Chabad of Great Neck partners with Brooklyn Nets for menorah lighting tribute

By Michael Campbell

Great Neck

Focus on the G.N. Peninsula: Clothing pantry at Saddle Rock School

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The Town of Oyster Bay will pay over $5 million in the settlement of its lawsuit with Muslims on Long Island over the Masjid Al-Baqi mosque in Bethpage.

Bethpage

Town of Oyster Bay to pay over $5M in mosque lawsuit fallout

By Casey Fahrer

An adult and child holding hands walk through a modern museum with wooden ceilings, plant displays, and interactive exhibits.

New York Family

The Best NYC (and Long Island) Museums for Kids with Disabilities

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, president of the Republic of Suriname, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s 80th session.

Caribbean Life

Ten stabbed to death in Suriname

These three new restaurants on Long Island include cuising from Asian fusion to American eats.

3 new restaurants on Long Island to cure post-holidays blues

By Annabelle Runyan

Bryan, Scott, and Christopher Strauss (L-R) all served in the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit.

Mineola

Bryan Strauss wants your help fighting fires

By J. Cav Scott

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Syosset

From close calls to champions: Syosset girls’ tennis makes history

By Nick Mongiovi

Local News

Storm dumps 8 inches of snow on Long Island

By Timothy Bolger

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Pets

Meet dogs, cats who want to start the New Year with you

By Allison Matos

Great Neck

Taiwanese bakery opens in Great Neck Plaza

By Michael Campbell

Festive woman holding a vintage clock to celebrate the new year.

New York Family

Forget the Resolutions: An Expert Shares Year-Round Tips

Image 1 (Cover Pic) The 11th Annual Kids Need More Holiday Cheer Bus (Photo by Ed Shin)

Community Events

Santa on Wheels: Kids Need More’s Holiday Cheer Bus reaches nearly 2,000 children across Long Island

By Long Island Press

The Long Island Regional Economic Development Council will be competing with nine similar organizations across New York for a $50 million state grant to help start-up businesses.

Business

LI competes for $50 million startup fund

By James Bernstein

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New York Family

12 Family-Friendly New Year’s Events on Long Island for 2026

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Great Neck

Concerned Citizens of NY-03 ramps up pressure on local lawmakers regarding Kings Point parkland alienation

By MIchael Campbell

Left to right: Vinay Nair, DO; Niraj Desai, MD; Nabil Dagher, MD.

Local News

Northwell to launch Long Island’s first pancreas transplant program

By Long Island Press

Life's WORC annual holiday gala, 2025

Life’s WORC celebrates 54 years

By Long Island Press

Mineola's Board of Education and administration at the Dec. 18 meeting.

Mineola

Clarification: Mineola School Board Statement

By J. Cav Scott

New Hyde Park Memorial High School eighth grader Christian Mathew won the school’s Spelling Bee contest on Dec. 17.

Sewanhaka’s New Hyde Park Memorial High School crowns Spelling Bee champion

By Long Island Press

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