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United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

North Hempstead

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy fails to meet cybersecurity requirements: report

By Cameryn Oakes

This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip shows a smoke plume rising from explosions above destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2025 amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Politics

Local leaders react to reported Israel-Hamas cease-fire

By Casey Fahrer

Glen Cove City School District's superintendent of schools, Maria Rianna

Education

Glen Cove Superintendent Maria Rianna hired by Malverne schools

By Hannah Devlin

Former Police Chief Timothy Edwards

Obituaries

Timothy Edwards, former Glen Cove police chief, dies at 83

By Hannah Devlin

General Douglas MacArthur senior Melody Hong was named a semifinalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Education

MacArthur High School senior named Regeneron semifinalist

Long Island Press Staff

JFK’s winner, Maahira Kaur, will next participate in the regional competition.

Community Events

John F. Kennedy Middle School hosts thrilling third annual spelling bee

Long Island Press Staff

Pictured from right to left: Councilman Steve Labriola, Retired United States Air Force Captain Warren Achenbaum of Massapequa, and Councilman Louis Imbroto

Community Events

Hometown Heroes banner recognition applications now available

Long Island Press Staff

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Education

Locust Valley Virtual Enterprise class attends first competition

By Long Island Press

The House passed a bill banning trans athletes from competing in women's sports, but both of Nassau County's representatives voted against it

Politics

House passes bill barring trans athletes from female sports, Nassau reps vote against it

By Cameryn Oakes

Seaford High School senior Myles Munro is this year’s recipient of the Bill Ott Memorial Award

Education

Seaford cross-country star given Bill Ott Memorial Award

By Casey Fahrer

Current fields at Stillwell Park experience flooding when it rains

Syosset

Nassau County to vote on transfer of Stillwell Park, $6M share of upgrades

By Hannah Devlin

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Holiday

Town to host Valentine’s Day vow renewal ceremony

By Long Island Press

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Politics

State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Community Events

Local landscaping company recycles over 50 Christmas trees

By Long Island Press

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Education

Locust Valley students present at annual Art Talks series

By Long Island Press

The dragon god, a powerful creature that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in China during the Lunar New Year festival, is set to be celebrated on the pavement in China’s capital.

Lunar New Year 2025 in Nassau County

By Robin Levine

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Community Events

Great Neck Troop 10 Camp at below freezing temperatures at Furlyn Equestrian Farm

Education

Parents and students turn the page for Parents as Reading Partners at Abbey Lane Elementary

U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi will serve as co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus alongside Pennsylvania's Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

Politics

Rep. Suozzi appointed as co-chair to bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus

By Cameryn Oakes

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Education

Herricks students use creativity, cooperation to conquer STEM challenge

Beautiful Golden Books

Community Events

Happening at the Williston Park Library

16-year-old Paige Wygodzki, who trains at Robbie Wagner Tennis in Glen Cove, just won the USTA Winter Nationals. Photo credit: Your Game Face.

Sports

Robbie Wagner’s Paige Wygodzki wins national tennis event

By Michael J. Lewis

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Education

Bethpage Union Free School District students selected for prestigious All-County Music Festival

Manhasset High School students and Italian teachers with Cooking Lab owner Michelle Capobianco during their Italian cooking class

Education

Manhasset students immerse in language learning and gourmet cooking experience

By Long Island Press

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