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Nassau

County cracks down on animal cruelty with new pet tethering laws

By Adrianna Armani

Gilgo Beach

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer unable to appear in court, as judge sets date for rulings

By Michael Malaszczyk

P&L Development, a pharmaceutical company in Westbury, will lose $400,000 in tax incentives after failing to meet its employment target stipulated by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency.

Business

Westbury drug manufacturer fails job pledge, loses $400K in tax breaks

By Nicholas Gordon

Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (L.) joined Judge William P. Bodkin during his appointment to serve as judge of the District Court of the County of Nassau for the Third Judicial District.

North Hempstead

After two decades in the courts, William Bodkin takes seat on Nassau bench

By Larissa Fuentes

The West Side Elementary School in Syosset is undergoing repairs after an electrical fire caused severe damage.

West Side Elementary School students transferred to district schools after fire

By Nicholas Gordon

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Great Neck South HS to present 56th annual opera, “The Tales of Hoffmann”

By Long Island Press

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State Department designates Great Neck man imprisoned in Iran a “wrongful detainee”

By Michael Campbell

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Spencer Luo column: Your kid is using ChatGPT. Now what?

By Spencer Luo

Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti at a recent board meeting.

Politics

Hempstead asks car wash to add American flag before expanding

By J. Cav Scott

An 18-unit residential development is proposed for 700 Willis Ave.

Village board defers judgment on Willis development

By J. Cav Scott

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Laurel Hollow is set to receive grant funding from the Philadelphia Eagles owner's foundation supporting autism.

Health

Cold Spring Harbor Lab receives grant funding from Philadelphia Eagles owner

By Casey Fahrer

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Fifty is just a number for Herb Alpert

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Melissa Xenakis, a beloved staff member of Jericho Schools, died on March 11.

Jericho school community mourns staff member Melissa Xenakis, 45

By Nicholas Gordon

Trustee Susan Rubinstein (L.) and Mayor Adam Koblenz (R.) discussed the proposed village budget and the purchase of a radar gun.

Roslyn Estates weighs radar gun purchase, discusses $1.9M budget

By Larissa Fuentes

The Staples location at at 1410 Northern Blvd in Manhasset will close on Friday.

Business

Staples in Manhasset set to close this Friday

By Michael Campbell

Demonstrators in Great Neck gather to cheer on US and Israeli war efforts in Iran.

North Hempstead

Demonstrators in Great Neck cheer US, Israeli war efforts

By Michael Campbell

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Community Events

Peter Klein Galvanizes Life’s WORC Contributors With $20,000 Grant

By Long Island Press

LIU clinched its spot in the NCAA Tournament after winning its conference tournament.

LIU, Hofstra punch ticket into March Madness

By Casey Fahrer

Trustee Rebecca Sassouni, Vice President Joanne Chan, Superintendent Kenneth Bossert, President Grant Toch, Trustee Donna Peirez, and Trustee Steve Chen (L. to R.) at the Wednesday, March 11, board of education meeting.

Great Neck BOE proposes $148M in non-instructional spending

By Michael Campbell

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Women-Only Tours Surge in Popularity

By Karen Rubin

The Blue Angels will headline events on the weekend of July 4, as part of the America 250 celebration.

Holiday

Hochul announces America 250 summer events in Nassau

By J. Cav Scott

Carle Place High School students competed at the DECA New York State Career Conference.

Carle Place HS students compete at New York State Career Conference

By Long Island Press

The Roslyn school community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school security aide while also grappling with the shock of a separate fatal pedestrian crash in Nassau County on Monday.

Opinions

Editorial: Honoring Elena Crowley and Claudia Moncada

By Schneps Media LI

Bombay Kitchen's food processing business at 85 Channel Drive was granted a six-month extension that prohibits the business from continuing cooking operations.

Bombay Kitchen granted 6-month extension, excludes cooking operations

By Larissa Fuentes

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