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The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week include two Nassau towns suing the FAA over airplane nuisances.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Towns sue FAA, 9/11 vandalism and more

By Nicole Formisano

A Steven Spielberg film starring Emily Blunt and Wyatt Russell will be filming in Huntington next week.

Huntington

Spielberg movie starring Emily Blunt filming in Huntington next week

By Nicole Formisano

Here's your guide to every St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebration on Long Island.

Nassau

Your guide to every 2025 St. Patrick’s Day parade and party on LI

By Long Island Press

Joe Anastasi performs before hearing loss

Joe Anastasi’s journey inspires show

By Long Island Press Staff

Long Island News

Trump’s termination of Protected Status for Haitian immigrants could impact thousands of Long Islanders

By Isabella Gallo

Manhattan traffic, New York City

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Congestion pricing, murder-suicide and more

By Long Island Press

Island Harvest’s trainees at work. The job training program helps people find employment and avoid food insecurity.

Local News

Island Harvest’s job training transforms lives

By James Bernstein

Manhattan traffic, New York City

Local News

Long Island reacts to Trump killing NYC congestion pricing

By Barbara Russo-Lennon, Nicole Formisano and Casey Fahrer

New regulations have been passed, and at least for now put on hold, that would require many companies to file documents disclosing their owners.

Business

Beneficial ownership regulations put on hold

By Claude Solnik

Long Islanders continue to worry about the economy, including high grocery costs.

Business

Long Islanders’ economy worries persist

By James Bernstein

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Unionized National Grid workers to review company’s final contract offer

By Isabella Gallo

If DOGE's NIH cuts go through, Long Island research facilities — an economic engine — could take an immediate $50 million hit, Senator Chuck Schumer said.

Nassau

DOGE-led NIH cuts may threaten life-saving health research at LI facilities

By Nicole Formisano

Mark Torres' new book, 'Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics,' explores the Island's dark ties to a psuedoscience linked with Nazy Germany.

Huntington

New book reveals LI’s dark ties to eugenics

By Dave Gil de Rubio

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Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Controversial petition, town supervisor challenge and more

By Long Island Press

Amandeep Singh was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for the fatal DWI crash that killed two Roslyn teens, Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Hicksville mall, Israel and Palestine rallies and more

By Long Island Press

Under Elon Musk, who at Donald Trump's inauguration made a gesture identical to a Nazi salute, X (formerly known as Twitter) blocked LI-based journalist Jacqueline Sweet's story about Musk, then banned her account.

Suffolk

Elon Musk targets LI journalist in X scandal

By Timothy Bolger

Abraham Lincoln, played by Francis Ford, signs the proclamation calling for volunteers for the Civil War in 1861 in the film.

Dan’s Papers

Lost Silent Film About Abraham Lincoln Recovered at Greenport Film Archive

Join an upcoming Long Island Press focus group to share what news matters to you.

Local News

Join our Long Island Press focus group: your news, your say

By Long Island Press

The Jewish Historical Society of Long Island has released a documentary in celebration 150 years of Jewish history on Long Island.

Local News

New documentary celebrates Long Island’s Jewish history

By Emma Grimes

Long Island produced more than a third of the musicians accepted into the elite All-State Winter Conference.

Manhasset

300 student musicians perform in elite All-State Winter Conference

By Nicole Formisano

Wounded New York State Trooper Thomas Mascia leaves in wheelchair from hospital in East Meadow, New York.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Jan. 6 pardons, lying state trooper and more

By Long Island Press

Groundhog Day

2025 Groundhog Day events predicting a long winter or early spring

By Alyssa R. Griffin

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Local News

Paws of War reunites 80-year-old LA wildfire victim with missing cat

By Nicole Formisano

Costco union members across Long Island held a show of force on Jan. 18.

Final day for Costco union agreement looms, teamsters threaten strike

By Nicole Formisano

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