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New York is facing a firefighter shortage despite efforts over the years to entice more volunteers.

Nassau

New York faces alarming firefighter shortage as volunteer ranks dwindle statewide

By Larissa Fuentes

Preston 'P.J.' Carey, a four-star defensive lineman, has commited to play football at the University of Georgia.

Sports

LI-grown Preston Carey reveals football commitment to University of Georgia

By Erin Sjostedt

BoatBike-Neth-O_052325_076e2 (c) Karen Rubin

Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Setting Sail on Boat Bike Tours’ Islandhopping Tour to the Wadden Sea

By Karen Rubin

Pinelawn Memorial Park holds lantern ceremony to remember loved ones

By Ryan Toohill

The MTA Finance Committee approved the purchase of more than 300 new M-9A railcars, with 160 going to the Long Island Rail Road.

Nassau

New, modern railcars to be added to LIRR fleet in 2030

By Cameryn Oakes

"Paddle for Port" returns to Manhasset Bay.

Manhasset

Port Washington set to host annual ‘Paddle for Port’ Kayak Run

By Larissa Fuentes

James Hagens is selected as the seventh overall pick to the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.

Suffolk

Hauppauge native picked seventh in NHL Draft

By Casey Fahrer

Smust

Why we love ice cream: celebrating National Ice Cream Month

By Christy Hinko

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Long Island Children’s Museum Unveils Indigenous Mishoon Canoe

By: Alarice Gooden

Joy Mangano, Long Island, auction

Behind the Hedges

Joy Mangano’s Gilded Long Island Mansion to be Sold at Luxury Auction

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

New York Family

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

Deputy Town Supervisor Joseph Scalero presided over the North Hempstead Town Board meeting in Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena's absence.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead deputy supervisor takes lead over meeting in Supervisor DeSena’s absence

By Cameryn Oakes

Life's WORC Board Chair Dawn Del Mastro-Chruma

Dawn Del Mastro-Chruma elected board chair of Life’s WORC

By Danny Frank

Hempstead

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

By Isabella Gallo

The NYS Comptroller’s Office is concerned about North Amityville Fire Company's financial habits.

Amityville

Audit tracks North Amityville Fire Company’s financial adjustments

By Erin Sjostedt

John and Julianna DiLeonardo of Humane Long Island with one of their rescues.

Pets

Humane Long Island is putting animals first

By Allison Matos

LI Nets Kids Dance Team 2

New York Family

Try Out for the Long Island Nets Dance Teams!

East Williston School Board appoints new president, 2 new trustees

By Isabella Gallo

Village School graduating seniors walk in the 55th graduation ceremony.

Great Neck

Great Neck Village School holds 55th graduation ceremony

By Cameryn Oakes

Officials break ground on public projects as part of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Hicksville

Officials break ground on public projects in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

A Great Neck South High School senior walks across the stage after receiving his diploma.

Great Neck

Class of 2025 bids farewell to Great Neck South High School

By Cameryn Oakes

Long Island Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Carrie Meek Gallagher

Business

Long Island Power Authority gets new leader at ‘pivotal’ time

By Claude Solnik

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Stewart Manor’s July 4 parade rerouted after Floral Park banishes event

By Isabella Gallo

The judge’s gavel and scales as a symbol of the judiciary and justice.

Great Neck

Former Great Neck attorney charged with $30K real estate theft

By Gianna Costanzo

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