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Terrell Campbell was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack in Elmont.

Man who threw acid into woman’s face in Elmont arrested nearly five years later

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman chose Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his lieutenant governor nominee.

Politics

Blakemen picks upstate sheriff as running-mate

Nicholas Gordon and J. Cav Scott

Great-Neck-210

Great Neck Board of Education begins budget process with 3.04% proposed tax levy increase

By Paulina Marinkovic

North Shore voters voted in favor of two propositions authorizing nearly $14.3 million in capital improvements, including athletic field upgrades, air conditioning installations and other renovations across the district.

North Shore voters approve $11.8M bond, $2.48M reserve spending for school upgrades

By Larissa Fuentes

The Port Washington Union Free School District shared results from a climate survey with students results.

Port Washington students report decline in school culture, survey shows

By Veronica Wakefield

The Glen Cove City Council approved a three-month moratorium on private pickleball courts.

Living

Glen Cove City Council enacts pickleball moratorium

By Casey Fahrer

The Village of East Hills approved an application for an indoor baseball facility at 100 Forest Drive in Roslyn.

East Hills OKs indoor baseball facility, emergency grant

By Larissa Fuentes

Over 100 people at a Bethpage hotel were evacuated after flooding led to an electrical issue.

Business

Bethpage hotel suffers flooding, over 125 people evacuated from building

By Casey Fahrer

Bombay Kitchen owner Sanjiv Mody (L.) and attorney Michael Sahn (R.) spoke at the village meeting, asking for an extension for a conditional use permit for operations at Bombay Kitchen.

Port Washington North orders end to frying at Bombay Kitchen

By Larissa Fuentes

Long Island Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2026

Long Island Guides

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Thoughtful Long Island finds, from bagels to baubles

By Sharon Feiereisen

Saved from the storm: Kenny Vance honors the unsung Black architects of Doo-Wop at LIMEHOF

By Adrianna Armani

Council Member Dennis Walsh, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Council Member Christine Liu (L. to R.) listen to Charlene Prounis during public comments

North Hempstead Town Board limits Port Washington LIRR parking to commuters

By Michael Campbell

Umberto's is taking over former Frank’s Steaks on Jericho Turnpike. The pizza shop plans to open the new location this summer.

Dining

Umberto’s will take over former Frank’s Steaks location on Jericho Turnpike

By Nicholas Gordon

Rami Mohamad of Deer Park was indicted after allegedly stealing over $157,000 from the Chabad of Roslyn in Roslyn Heights.

Deer Park man indicted for theft of more than $157,000 from Chabad of Roslyn

By Casey Fahrer

Whitney Kat Salinas Arenas, who plays double bass for music star Yandel, says Kolstein Music and its owner Manny Alvarez have been important to her music career.

Islip

LI musician to perform with star vocalist Yandel this Valentine’s Day

By Danny Frank

Andrew Denton of Massapequa was sentenced to 15 years in prison after previously being convicted of multiple counts of weapons possession and impersonating a police officer.

Massapequa man gets 15 years for illegal weapons possession, impersonating officer

By Casey Fahrer

Mezzo Theatrical leaders in front of the Mineola theater where "Almost, Maine" will open.

‘Lighting the darkness’ with Mineola’s new players

By J. Cav Scott

Jericho student performing at the school district’s annual Diversity Day celebration.

Community Events

Jericho School District celebrates Diversity Day with a range of student performances

By Nicholas Gordon

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Illustration of the Dominican Republic flag

New York Family

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Fiesta, Latin Traditions & Dominican Culture

The Manhasset Unified Basketball Team on the Madison Square Garden Court

Community Events

Manhasset Unified Basketball Team plays at Madison Square Garden

By Michael Campbell

Bethpage fire

67-year-old woman dies in house fire in Plainview

By Veronica Wakefield

Julia Brickell, attorney Ken Robinson, and Mark Brickell (L. to R.) petition the Village of Plandome

Plandome residents’ children petition village again over permit fees

By Michael Campbell

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (4th from L.) and the town board honored Robert Brown (C.) and Carol Brown (4th from L.) for their service to the community during Black History Month.

Holiday

Town of Oyster Bay honors two church leaders as part of Black History Month

By Casey Fahrer

Ready for launch: The Roslyn Color Guard at the start of their performance in the 3rd annual Celebration of Color on Saturday, Feb. 7. Roslyn hosted the event, which featured color guard teams from 11 area high schools.

Community Events

Roslyn’s third annual Celebration of Color showcases talented performers

By Nicholas Gordon

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Meadow Lane Brings Luxury Look to Food Retail in Tribeca

Mayor Zohran Mamdani testifies at the 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing in Albany on Wednesday, February 11,

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor tells Albany budget gap shrunk by $5 billion, pushes wealth tax to further close it

Brooklyn

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Behind the Hedges

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