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The 20 living Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas, over two years after the start of the war.

Plainview

20 living Israeli hostages released, but the body of Plainview’s Omer Neutra remains at large

By Casey Fahrer

Jinqin Jiang, 46, of Brooklyn (L.) and Chengxiang Jiang, 40, of Queens (R.)

Hempstead

2 men detained by ICE after facing grand larceny charges

By Hannah Devlin

The Jericho Union Free School District Board of Education Superintendent Robert Kravitz provided the board with an update to his first days in office during the October meeting.

Jericho

Jericho school superintendent updates BOE on district progress

By Larissa Fuentes

Samuel Kaplan, a top-50 ranked North American Scrabble Players Association player, will teach strategy classes at Bryant Library.

Roslyn

Top-ranked Scrabble player to teach strategy classes at Bryant Library

By Larissa Fuentes

Co-Chair Gabrielle Goodman (L.), Founder Denise Silverberg (M.) and Co-Chair Andrea Stein (R.) at the Sid Jacobson JCC Friendship Circle Luncheon.

Roslyn

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Friendship Circle Luncheon brings hope, support to families

By Larissa Fuentes

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Northwell’s Cohen Children’s ranked #1 children’s hospital in state

By Isabella Gallo

Hip-hop legends took the stage to celebrate SUNY Old Westbury's 16th anniversary.

Hip-hop pioneers take the stage for legendary SUNY Old Westbury homecoming

By Kylo Basnight

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena presented the 2026 tentative town budget.

Great Neck

North Hempstead unveils tentative budget

By Hannah Resnick

Glen Head

Glen Head students pass 100 books from Gold Coast Library to new building

By Hannah Devlin

Wantagh High School’s varsity baseball team, one of 77 Long Island schools honored for student-athlete excellence.

North Hempstead

77 Long Island schools honored as Schools of Distinction and Excellence

By Larissa Fuentes

The Town of Oyster Bay has fired a traffic consultant after making anti-Muslim remarks while the town is engaged in litigation with the Muslims on Long Island over the Masjid-Al-Baqi expansion application.

Bethpage

Oyster Bay fires traffic consultant over anti-Muslim remarks in mosque case

By Casey Fahrer

Alper’s Karmacue Festival will return to Port Washington, offering a day of food, music and community fun.

Port Washington

Alper’s Karmacue Festival brings BBQ, music, family fun to Port

By Larissa Fuentes

Geraldo Rivera

Columns

Geraldo Rivera column: War and peace

By Geraldo Rivera

Sister Act

Aeja Barrows shines as diva Deloris in ‘Sister Act’ at the Argyle Theatre

By Christy Hinko

The Granola Bar opened its second location in Nassau County, a year after opening up in Woodbury.

Massapequa

The Granola Bar opens up in Massapequa Park

By Casey Fahrer

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Williston Park Rotary Club to hold craft fair

By Long Island Press

Hundreds of people celebrated the Cow Neck Peninsula's history at the historical society's annual fall festival.

Port Washington

Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society hosts annual Fall Colonial Fair

By Casey Fahrer

Founder Sofia Kokkoris-Christakis and the Port Washington Puzzles team celebrate the opening of Puzzles, an inclusive education center designed to support children of all abilities.

Port Washington

Puzzles brings inclusive learning to Port Washington

By Larissa Fuentes

Resident Janet Blatt said community members should be able to name individuals during public comment at the Glen Cove Board of Education meetings.

Glen Cove resident urges school board to open up comment period

By Hannah Devlin

Mary Modica, the grand marshal for the festival (R.) was given a dedicated street sign and multiple proclamations.

New Hyde Park Village celebrates Columbus Day, honors first female grand marshal

By Casey Fahrer

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Local News

Nor’easter brings wind, rain, and flooding to Long Island

By Timothy Bolger

Viviana Russell

Election Guide 2025: Nassau County Legislator District 2 candidate Viviana Russell, Dem.

By Viviana Russell,

Bill O'Reilly

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Bill O’Reilly Column: Power to the Trumpers

By Bill O’Reilly

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