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George Santos

Nassau

Federal prosecutors say Santos lacks remorse, seek 87-month sentence

By Cameryn Oakes

Fans of Carmelo Anthony waited outside as he held an event at Strain Stars in Farmingdale for his cannabis products now available in New York

Carmelo Anthony hosts event in Farmingdale for cannabis business

By Casey Fahrer

Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He is coming to the Tilles Center this week.

Oyster Bay

Jazz torchbearer Wynton Marsalis hits Tilles

By Dave Gil de Rubio

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Vacation & Travel

Going Places: Camping Adds Special Dimension to National Parks Experience

By Karen Rubin

Alexandra "Sandy" Durst (L.) and her father, John Durst (R.) at her graduation from Syosset High School in 2016, holding a diploma that has since been returned by Tom Kelly.

Syosset

Comedian Tom Kelly helps return lost diploma to Syosset alum

By Hannah Devlin

New Hyde Park Board of Trustees stand together in village hall.

New Hyde Park approves budget, swears in new trustee

By Isabella Gallo

Syosset

Friends, Oyster Bay and Syosset students medal at invitational regatta

By Long Island Press

Senator Steve Rhoads (L,) and rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum (R) as the rabbi was celebrated for his 13 years of service on April 5

Wantagh

Wantagh rabbi celebrates 13 years of community service

By Casey Fahrer

Chirs Phelan, David Anderson and Christie Phelan (L. to R.) at the Thursday, April 17, Corey's Promise Softball Tournament fundraiser

Syosset

Charity softball tournament raises almost $12K for Corey’s Promise

By Hannah Devlin

Opinions

Op-ed Walter Stockton: Disability support workers need investment from New York State

By Walter Stockton

The Town of North Hempstead unveiled new turf renovations to the Michael J. Tully dog park.

Michael J. Tully dog park gets a face-lift

By Cameryn Oakes

Life's worc gala

Op-ed column by Matthew P. Zebatto: State must restore commitment to supporting the most vulnerable

By Matthew P. Zebatto

The average total pay for full-time educators, including teachers and administrators, in New York during the 2023-2024 school year was $94,732, though the Long Island region, including Nassau and Suffolk, averaged at $116,066, according to the Empire Center

Nassau

Nassau ranks No. 3 highest-paying NYS county for classroom teachers

By Hannah Devlin

Code Blue co-owner Jeff Silver said his gift and accessory store offers products shoppers aren't likely to find outside of Manhattan, like dresses by Parisian designer Rokh.

Roslyn

Gift store Code Blue at Wheatley Plaza has a little something for everyone

By Connor Patton

An Earth Day Concert hosted by the Port Washington Public Library is one of numerous community events marking Earth Day across Nassau County on April 22.

Nassau

Celebrating Earth Day in a time of uncertainty

By Connor Patton

Student musicians from across Port Washington School District brought a night of jazz to Schreiber High School on April 10.

Port Washington

Port Washington student musicians bring night of jazz to Schreiber High School

By Connor Patton

A group of people stand in front of a red ribbon with scissors to celebrate The Beauty Cellar opening.

Lyubov Mashkabov brings The Beauty Cellar from her Queens basement to New Hyde Park

By Isabella Gallo

Kings Point Trustee Ebi Victory (L.) and Mayor Kris Torkan (R.).

Great Neck

Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: The Persian community

Janet Nina Esagoff

Children of all ages particiapted in New Hyde Park's first Easter egg hunt in Memorial Park on Saturday.

New Hyde Park’s first Easter egg hunt draws crowd, runs short on eggs

By Larissa Fuentes

Davis showcases a spread of Trinidadian favorites, including callaloo at the Queens of Food and Beverage scene event in Brooklyn.

Caribbean Life

A Taste of Trinidad on Long Island: Trini Bites brings Caribbean flavor to the suburbs

Here Hot Yoga + Strength Studio has opened in Woodbury bringing a new era of fitness to the community.

Woodbury

The Here Hot Yoga + Strength Studio opens in Woodbury

By Grace Olinkiewicz

The New York Fine Arts Society of Long Island H Z Gladys Exhibition

Art

New York Fine Arts Society hosts Gladys Hong Zhang art exhibition

By Long Island Press

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman

Local News

Private real estate listings approved as platforms push back

By Claude Solnik

Pope Francis smiling as he departs a plane in New York

AMNY

Pope Francis dead at 88; first Latin American pontiff sought reform and championed mercy

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Cocktail Party Benefits Habitat for Humanity

Francisco Lindor lead-off home run Mets Phillies

Lindor homers twice, Mets bullpen barely holds on to beat Phillies 5-4 for 5th straight win

Exitosa feria de salud femenina desarrollada en Freeport High School

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Behind the Hedges

UK Real Estate Magnate Buys on East Hampton’s Maidstone Golf Club