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2022 General Election Round-up: Hochul, Zeldin debate the debates

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PoliticsNY By Ethan Stark-Miller

After weeks of dodging questions from reporters and her gubernatorial opponent Rep. Lee Zeldin on whether she’d debate him in the run-up to the general election, Governor Kathy Hochul finally agreed to take the stage against her GOP rival one time before voters head to the polls Nov. 8. “Governor Hochul looks forward to highlighting…
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Bring Home One of These Furry Friends for Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week

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By Allison Matos

Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet-Week is here, so please consider changing the lives of any one of these deserving animals – you’ll be glad you did.

Puppy Mill Pipeline Ban Awaits Gov. Hochul’s Signature

Dan’s Papers By Oliver Peterson

Representatives of East End animal rescue groups including Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF), Kent Animal Shelter and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF), gathered with likeminded local elected officials at ARF’s East Hampton adoption center on Friday to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign New York’s “Puppy Mill Pipeline” legislation (S.1130/A.4283) that…
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Sid Jacobson JCC’s Camp Jacobson Ordered to Close After 14 Years

Featured News

By Briana Bonfiglio

The Village of Brookville has ordered the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (JCC) to shut down Camp Jacobson, Ross M. Wallenstein, a spokesperson for the center, has confirmed.

Sloth Encounters Shutters Amid Slew of Complaints

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By Allison Matos

As the result of backlash from animal rights groups and a growing concern by the public, the Suffolk County Supreme Court has ordered Sloth Encounters to shut down pending an Oct. 6 hearing.

2nd Circuit Rejects NRA Claims Against Ex-NY State Official

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By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A federal appeals panel on Thursday rejected the National Rifle Association’s First Amendment claims against a former New York state official who urged banks and insurance companies to discontinue their association with gun promoting groups after the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

The Weekender: 7 Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend

Entertainment

By Long Island Press

Events on Long Island this weekend include an MMA match in Westbury, a Ryan Castro concert in Patchogue, a Steve-O comedy set in Huntington, and more.

Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Starts Sept. 30 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Entertainment

By Briana Bonfiglio

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze kicks off the 2022 season of “Blaze: Long Island” at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Sept. 30.

Pella Windows & Doors Hosts Behind The Hedges Launch Party

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Behind the Hedges By Behind the Hedges Staff

Long Island Press advertisers and readers celebrated the debut of Behind The Hedges, the real estate and lifestyle magazine that is now included in every issue of the Press, during a launch party Wednesday at Pella Windows & Doors in Roslyn Heights.