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Antonio Benitez, 15, was killed fleeing police after he was struck by an unlicensed driver on Saturday.

15‑year‑old killed in North New Hyde Park crash during police pursuit, friends, family hold vigil

By Larissa Fuentes

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Nassau

LI water providers awarded $250M to remove PFAS contaminant from drinking supply

By Isabella Gallo

The Engeman Theater's 2025 production of Footloose The Musical

Northport

Footloose sparkles at The Engeman in Northport

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Billy Joel and longtime friend Steve Cohen, who served as the executive producer of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes"

Concerts & Music

Billy Joel doc promises rare glimpse into the man behind the songs

By Grace Bonamico

Long Island’s job market continues to grow modestly.

Business

LI health care, social services jobs boom

By Claude Solnik

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

New York Family

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

rewild

Body, Mind, Planet

Rewild your garden: how a Long Island biologist is turning lawns into lifelines for nature

By Christy Hinko

waterfront living

Living

The rise of waterfront living: from coastal chic to modern minimalism

By Regina Semeraro

Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees

Roslyn

Village of Roslyn Board approves application for new multi-family complex

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Arturo Sandoval

Concerts & Music

Arturo Sandoval to headline 2025 Tilles Jazz Fest in celebration of music and community

By Christy Hinko

NYU Langone’s Dialysis Center on Old Country Road

Mineola

Mineola NYU Langone Dialysis Center evacuated due to strange odor

By Amit Ben-Bassat

East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz presented Tyler Osit, a member of the East Hills Blood Drive committee, with a certificate for his work.

Roslyn

East Hills honors student volunteer and discusses fire company contract

By Larissa Fuentes

Long Island Housing Services, the Island's only nonprofit investigating housing discrimination, will lose $1 million in funding over the next three years due to Trump administration policies.

Islip

Long Island housing nonprofit fights $1m Trump cuts

By James Bernstein

Stars of the US Open promotional poster. Photo courtesy of USTA.

QNS

John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Ravagh Persian Grill reopened after a year-long renovation process.

Roslyn

Ravagh Persian Grill reopens in Roslyn

By Gianna Costanzo

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Manhasset

Former Northwell Manhasset sleep center employee pleads guilty to recording patients

By Isabella Gallo

The Town of Oyster Bay gave certificates to each of its summer interns.

Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay honors interns, postpones moratorium hearing

By Casey Fahrer

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Merrick

Editorial: Enough is enough in Elmont

By Schneps Media LI

Gladiator Fund Golf Fundraiser

New Hyde Park Chamber, Lions Club honor Gladiator Fund at annual golf outing

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Nadia Giannopoulos and Trustee

Manhasset

Manhasset Board of Education swears in Post as new president

By Emma Alexander

Jericho Board of Education

Jericho

Jericho School District brings lawsuit against former employee

By Gianna Costanzo

Evan Freed, a member of the Port Washington Democratic Club, spoke about a woman who feared ICE was outside her door Monday morning.

Port Washington

Rain or shine, Port Washington rallies for justice

By Larissa Fuentes

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Health

Audit finds Health Dept. slow to inspect violations at Long Island elder care facilities

By Isabella Gallo

Sailing into Terschelling on our ship, Leafde fan Fryslân, on Day 4 of our Boat Bike Tours’ Islandhopping Netherlands bike tour © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Boat Bike Tours Netherlands Islandhopping: Sailing the Wadden Sea, Biking, Exploring Terschelling, Harlingen

By Karen Rubin

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