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Gas prices have drastically risen since the start of the United States' war with Iran.

Business

Why are Nassau County gas prices so high amid war in Iran?

By Hailey Bosek

A six-car accident on the Southern State Parkway left two people dead and several injured.

Oceanside woman charged in six-car crash that killed two

By Casey Fahrer

Natural leaf kratom like this is widely used among people seeking pain management and mood enhancement, Lora Romney, president of the International Plant and Herbal Alliance, said.

Nassau

County legislature passes bill to ban kratom sales

By J. Cav Scott

The Jericho Board of Education will hold its 2026-2027 budget adoption meeting later this month.

Jericho BOE provides update on tax levy63, maintenance projects

By Nicholas Gordon

The Alper's family was named the Community Chest of Port Washington's 2026 Citizens of the Year.

North Hempstead

Community Chest of Port Washington names Alper family as 2026 Citizens of the Year

By Larissa Fuentes

Steamed fiddleheads with fork on blue stoneware plate

Spring ushers in a diversity of seasonal produce

By Cameryn Oakes

Since 2020, there has been a referee shortage in New York state school sporting events.

Referee shortage hits NY schools: What it means for coaches, student-athletes

Logan Fuller

Gloria Su (L.) and Ryan Kennedy (R.) are running for Manhasset Library Board trustee.

Manhasset Public Library holds contested election for trustee

By Michael Campbell

The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation gifted Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research $5 million to support Alzheimer's research led by Cristina d'Abramo, PhD, and Luca Giliberto, MD, PhD.

Dejana Foundation gives $5M to Northwell Health for Alzheimer’s research

By Larissa Fuentes

Elena Crowley, a former NYPD officer and Roslyn School District crossing guard, is remembered by her loved ones after she was killed crossing the street.

Elena Crowley, Wantagh resident fatally hit by car, remembered as ‘tender soul’

By Casey Fahrer

High school students read books aloud in Spanish.

Herricks HS seniors lead Spanish literacy activities in elementary school

By Long Island Press

The Village of Farmingdale held its sixth annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Farmingdale holds sixth annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Long Island Press

Ikedo's owner said the restaurant will be a space for the whole community to share food.

Business

Ikedo opens Mineola location

By Veronica Wakefield and J. Cav Scott

Parade attendants at the New Hyde Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14.

North Hempstead

New Hyde Park holds fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Long Island Press

Five Paul D. Schreiber High School students were named finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Community Events

5 Schreiber HS students named National Merit finalists

By Long Island Press

The Westbury School District's annual spelling bee brought community members together as elementary and middle school students competed.

Community Events

Westbury School District builds community at annual spelling bee

By Nicholas Gordon

St. Anthony’s senior attacker, Charlie Cacciabaudo, rises up for a shot on goal.

Charity

Relay for Life unites St. Anthony’s community as Friars face Eagles

By Timothy Daly

Bagpipers at the Massapequa St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14.

Massapequa holds second annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Michael Campbell

High School students from across Nassau County experienced history at the Violins of Hope Educational Concert at Molloy University.

Violins of Hope concert sheds light on Holocaust history for HS students

By Nicholas Gordon

The Shelter Connection will host a comedy fundraiser.

Community Events

The Shelter Connection to host ‘Comedy for a Cause’ fundraiser

By Long Island Press

Bagpipers at the Wantagh St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 15.

Wantagh Ave. awash with green for St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Michael Campbell

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Opinions

Geraldo Rivera Column: A crazy, violent year

By Geraldo Rivera

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Business

The Post Office celebrates spring, thanks the community

By Dominic Wong , Postmaster, Port Washington Post Office

Karl Grossman

Op-Ed: Advocates prompt PFAS filtration

By Karl Grossman

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