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U.S. Reps. Laura Gillen (L.) and Tom Suozzi (R.) are two of seven democrats to back the Department of Homeland Security Bill in the House of Representatives.

Suozzi reverses support for Homeland Security funding after Minneapolis shooting

By Larissa Fuentes

Long Islanders protest Iranian government at 2022 demonstration

Long Island Iranian community reacts to protests and crackdown in Iran

By Michael Campbell

By Nicholas Gordon

Kyle Diamond (Sammy Davis Jr.), Chris Jason (Frank Sinatra), and Johnny Edwards (Dean Martin) star in The Rat Pack is Back at The Gateway

Dan’s Papers

Review: ‘The Rat Pack Is Back’ Sizzles at The Gateway

The last election cycle made headlines across New York when the Working Families candidate, Maria Delgado, was unaware that she was on the ballot for the Huntington Town Supervisor race. This has led many to question how her party vetted Delgado and whether her candidacy was used to split votes from the Democratic challenger. However, her candidacy highlights a larger regional issue: voter disengagement.

Fire Island News

Great South Bay Ghost Candidates: A Symptom of Low Voter Engagement

Glen Cove City Mayor Pam Panzenbeck and the city council approved a $776,000 bid for repairs at one of the city's water wells.

Business

City of Glen Cove to invest over $700K to make water well fully compliant

By Casey Fahrer

Elmont Memorial High School eighth grader Ositadinma Uche-Konkwo was named the school’s Spelling Bee champion.

Sewanhaka board approves construction, collective agreement

By J. Cav Scott

The Sands Point Board of Trustees discussed routine business and a downed cell tower during their meeting.

Sands Point board reviews village business following cell tower collapse

By Larissa Fuentes

Students square off at a wrestling match that Herricks participated in.

Sports

Herricks wrestling program sees continued growth

By J. Cav Scott

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Nassau County detective charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a child.

Nassau County detective Robert Sacco charged with attempted sex crime

By Nicholas Gordon

Assistant principal, Barbara Graham, principal Josephine Guidice, and Fr. Michael Bissex, Pastor (L. to R.) at a 75th anniversary barbecue.

St. Aidan’s School celebrates 75th anniversary

By J. Cav Scott

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board held a public hearing about traffic law changes.

Business

Town of Oyster Bay to make amendments to traffic laws

By Casey Fahrer

Acting superintendent Catherine Fishman (R.) addressed the community alongside members of the school board, Trustee Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion, Vice President Stacey DeCillis and President Cheryl Lampasona, (L. to R.).

Trustees extend Mineola superintendent suspension

By J. Cav Scott

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Community Events

Renowned Greek restaurant Meli-Estiatorio opens Garden City Location with exclusive sneak preview fundraiser

By Steve Blank

HealthBridge, an app created by high school students, won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s Third Congressional District.

Students win Congressional App Challenge with app HealthBridge

By Larissa Fuentes

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena checked in on progress with the plows.

Nassau County during Winter Storm Fern

By Larissa Fuentes

Nassau County Interim Finance Authority chairman Richard Kessel

Fiscal watchdog announces audit of Nassau Assessment Dept.

By Michael Campbell

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Dining

Eating at Belmont Park Village

By Steve Mosco

Yoga students preparing for class at YogaSix Manhasset

Business

YogaSix opens new location in Manhasset

By Michael Campbell

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Pets

How a Long Island advocate is rescuing dogs from the global meat trade

By Allison Matos

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at its annual luncheon

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Manhasset Chamber of Commerce holds annual installation of officers at luncheon

By Michael Campbell

Roger McGovern, 60, died in Floral Park on Sunday while volunteering for Our Lady of Victory Church.

Floral Park mourns retired NYPD sergeant who died clearing snow for church

By Adrianna Armani & J. Cav Scott

Eve McCann (L.) and Maureen Moynihan (R.) founded Open Path Therapies to offer holistic treatment.

Business

Forging paths for open minds: New Hyde Park’s new therapy practice

By J. Cav Scott

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