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The exterior of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh.

North Hempstead

Reform and Conservative temples on Long Island struggle to fill pews

By Michael Campbell

An Elmont man was charged in federal court on a six-count indictment, accusing him of forcefully sex trafficking a 16-year-old.

Elmont rapper charged with sex trafficking 16-year-old girl

By Casey Fahrer

Jericho High School media students ventured to The New York Times printing facility to learn about “the purpose and power of print.”

Jericho HS media students visit NY Times printing press

By Nicholas Gordon

Janine Sartori serves as Mineola's deputy mayor, and is seeking reelection this month.

Mineola

Meet your officials: Janine Sartori’s leap from L’Oréal to local government

By J. Cav Scott

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi delivered the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District funds for sewer improvements along with Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Council Member Mariann Dalimonte.

Port communities receive $2.2M in funding for sewer, water upgrades

By Larissa Fuentes

The Sid Jacobson JCC hosted a Purim celebration with a wide variety of family activities.

Sid Jacobson JCC celebrates Purim in festive style

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury’s 2nd Deputy Mayor Beaumont Jefferson (L.) and Mayor Peter Cavallaro (R.) led the village’s board of trustees' recent meeting.

Business

Westbury Taco Bell now closing at 10 pm temporarily

By Nicholas Gordon

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Jeffrey Gaines brings the passion to Roslyn

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Village of Plandome Manor Mayor Barbara Donno

Manhasset Rotary Club to honor Mayor Donno at Mother-Daughter Brunch

By Long Island Press

The 2nd annual Long Island Jewish Unity Conference brought together nearly 200 community members and leaders from a wide range of Jewish organizations.

Community Events

Woodbury Jewish Center hosts Long Island Jewish Unity Conference

By Nicholas Gordon

Pink cherry blossom garden with flowering trees in spring. A dreamy canopy of rows of beautiful trees on a misty green lawn.

New York Family

7 Great Spots to See Cherry Blossoms on Long Island

The school board reviewed a second draft of the 2026-2027 budget at its recent meeting.

Floral Park-Bellerose board reviews second draft of 2026–2027 budget

By Paulina Marinkovic

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Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: Fro-Yo, Where did you go?

By Janet Nina Esagoff

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Politics

The war in Iran dragged into its 2nd week

By Geraldo Rivera

Families on Long Island need better food safety, Dr. Steven J. Goldstein and Rev. Melissa Boyer write.

Opinions

Long Island families need stronger food safety

By Steven J. Goldstein, M.D., & Rev. Melissa Boyer

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Global Insecurity Heightens Need for Emergency Plan, Travel Insurance

By Karen Rubin

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly Column: Empowering Trump

By Long Island Press

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include the state suing a Roslyn shopping center for allegedly breaking environmental laws.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: St. Patrick’s parades, state lawsuit and more

By Long Island Press

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, right, appears in front of Judge Tim Mazzei alongside his attorney, Michael J. Brown, at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

Court filing reveals new details in Gilgo Beach serial killer case

By Timothy Bolger

Long Islander Anthony Greco has been battling a recurring brain tumor since high school.

People

Long Island man riding for a cure while living with brain tumor

By Emma Delahanty

U.S. Reps. Laura Gillen (L.) and Tom Suozzi (R.) voted to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, but the measure failed.

Long Island representatives split on Iran war powers vote in House

By Larissa Fuentes

Pot of gold catapult made with popsicle sticks, St. Patrick's Day

New York Family

13 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island

Ganesh Shenoy was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison over 20 years after a crash left one dead in Hicksville.

Indian citizen extradited to Nassau sentenced after 2005 Hicksville crash

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of North Hempstead Town Board hears public comments from resident Peter Gaffney at its Wednesday, March 4, meeting

North Hempstead town board renews road paving contract with party-line vote

By Michael Campbell

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