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These 10 fall-themed events across Long Island are perfect for anyone who needs a dose of Halloween spirit — or just some puppy love!

Local News

Pumpkins, puppies & parades: 10 pet-friendly fall events on Long Island

By Allison Matos

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

Rami A. Mohamad was arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $124,000 from Chabad of Roslyn, where he was hired for carpentry work.

Roslyn

Deer Park man arrested in $124K theft from Chabad of Roslyn

By Larissa Fuentes

Optician Chris Tsiplakos opened The Optical Shop of Manhasset last month.

Manhasset

Good eye: Fashion-focused optics store opens in Manhasset

By Hannah Resnick

Brett Kornblum joins the Jericho School District as athletic director.

Jericho

Brett Kornblum joins Jericho as new athletic director

By Hannah Devlin

Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, Theresa Skvarla, Assembly Member Charles Lavine, Executive Director Harriet Gerard Clark, Jessica Pearl (L. to R.) celebrate the a $30,000 grant that will be used towards Raynham Hall Museum programming.

Oyster Bay

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay receives $30K state grant for programming

By Hannah Devlin

North Shore Kiwanis Club President Roger Hill (Far R.) says the Sea Cliff Mini Mart is a hallmark event in the community.

Sea Cliff

Sea Cliff Mini Mart returns for 61st year, expects crowds of 12K

By Hannah Devlin

Three people were arrested after Old Westbury police located a stolen vehicle at a gas station on Glen Cove Road.

Three arrested for theft of car, shoplifting in Old Westbury

By Larissa Fuentes

Fortbrand to manage ground services at JFK's upcoming Terminal 6.

Plainview

Plainview-based company to manage all-electric ground support at new JFK terminal

By Casey Fahrer

Northwell Health has opened a new cardiology facility in Hicksville.

Hicksville

Northwell Health expands cardiology services with Hicksville location

By Casey Fahrer

Looking for new restaurants and meals to try? Check out Babylon Social’s stellar Ceasar salad.

These 3 new restaurants are LI must-tries

By Annabella Runyan

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is calling for funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium to be continued after cuts were announced in August.

Nassau

Laura Gillen calls for Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium to receive funding past March 2026

By Casey Fahrer

Philip Edward Fisher is set to perform at Adelphi University.

Philip Edward Fisher to perform at Adelphi University on Oct. 5

By Casey Fahrer

Manhasset students no longer have to be accelerated in math to be accelerated in science, district officials announced at Thursday’s school board meeting.

Manhasset

Manhasset adds ways for students to get into advanced math and science programs

By Hannah Resnick

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Music

Roomful of Blues steps out with first female vocalist on new album

By Dave Gil de Rubio

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Music

Everclear marks 30 years of “Sparkle and Fade” with local tour stops

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Great Gatsby boat tour takes passengers on a scenic trip around the real-life locations that inspired the Great American Novel.

Manhasset

Viral Great Gatsby boat tour celebrates novel’s 100th anniversary on Long Island

By Nicole Formisano

Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton joined volunteers to participate in a fall cleanup and nature walk at Baxter’s Pond and the Barbara Johnson Park and Preserve.

Port Washington

Volunteers help clean up Baxter’s Pond during early fall event

By Long Island Press

Tweezerman has been named a Top Workplace of 2025.

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Top Workplaces 2025 Spotlight: Tweezerman

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Man dead after being hit by school bus in Floral Park

By Isabella Gallo

Port Washington

Quarterback and leader: Port Washington’s Harry Eynon shines early

By Nick Mongiovi

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Election Guide 2025: Nassau County Executive candidate Bruce Blakeman, Dem., Rep.

By Bruce Blakeman

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Election Guide 2025: North Hempstead Town Clerk candidate Ragini Srivastava, Rep., Con.

By Long Island Press

Carrié Solages, Seth Koslow, Carlos Vasquez, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, and Debra Mulé (L. to R.) ask for the Nassau County Legislature to work together regarding potential federal Medicaid cuts at a Glen Cove press conference.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove amputee asks Nassau County for help in response to potential Medicaid cuts

By Hannah Devlin

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