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New Hyde Park Halloween festival draws hundreds of families
Hundreds of families gathered for an afternoon of Halloween fun, with costumed children, games and friendly competitions filling the park under beautiful fall weather. The Village of New Hyde Park hosted its sixth annual Halloween Fall Festival Oct. 31 at Memorial Park, bringing…
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Nassau pharmacies charged in alleged $8M health care fraud scheme
Two Long Island pharmacies are facing criminal charges in an alleged health care fraud scheme involving approximately $8 million in prescription drug claims and $5 million in payments, according to Nassau County police. The Nassau County Police Department announced the charges…
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Port Washington to march in honor of veterans
Port Washington residents will have an opportunity to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces during the community’s annual Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11. American Legion Post 509 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1819 are inviting veterans…
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North Hempstead board debates 2027 budget
The Town of North Hempstead’s proposed 2027 budget drew questions from board members about the town’s use of reserve funds and declining revenue projections. During the Oct. 28 preliminary budget hearing, Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said the proposal maintains the general…
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Garden City DMV supervisor sentenced for part in exam cheating scam
A former supervisor of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ Garden City office was sentenced to one year in jail for orchestrating a cheating scheme to bypass commercial driver’s license exams and process permits for no-show applicants. Kanaisha Middleton had pleaded…
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North Hempstead to host pumpkin drop-off
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are encouraging residents to keep their pumpkins out of the trash and turn them into earth-friendly compost by participating in the North Hempstead Pumpkin Drop-Off. The program offers residents an easy,…
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Great Neck Park District race centers on Kings Point Park dispute
A dispute over the future of Kings Point Park is shaping the race for Great Neck Park District commissioner, pitting incumbent Tina Stellato against challenger Nancy Sherman, a leading advocate for preserving the park. Stellato, 50, is seeking a fourth term as commissioner. She…
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Woodmere man pleads guilty to charges for fatal 2023 crash in Rockville Centre
A Woodmere man has admitted to driving drunk and causing the September 2023 crash that killed his 28-year-old cousin and seriously injured another passenger in his car. Brian Antonio Lopez Cruz pleaded guilty Tuesday at Nassau County court to aggravated vehicular homicide,…
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Jericho Board of Education proposes tax exemptions, revises code of conduct
The Jericho Board of Education has proposed four tax exemptions for residents who qualify as a surviving spouse of a police officer, volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker killed in the line of duty; senior citizens; or fully disabled veterans. The board will hold a…
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Oheka Castle auctioned for $72 million
The talk of the town in Huntington these days is what will happen to the iconic Oheka Castle, now that it has been sold to developers? “It’s a mixed feeling” about the sale, Gayle Snyder, head of the Cold Spring Hills Civic Association, told the Press. “It’s sad that Gary is…
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Rock Our Vets is helping heroes in need
Rock Our Vets is out there every day, providing for veterans in need. The organization offers items such as laptops, wheelchairs, coats, shoes, food, and gift cards to those facing hardships, says Greg Massimi, who is the new guardian of Rock Our Vets, along with his wife,…
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The New York Long Island Film Festival welcomed new and returning filmmakers for the 8th annual event
Festival Directors Gerry Ferretti and Katie Schrader welcomed new and returning filmmakers from across the country & around the globe to their eighth annual event. Showcasing over the 5-day festival with 113 films and 17 screenplays at the Moose Lodge #1421 and the South Shore…
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Army veteran serves community through East Meadow business
Veterans have long brought the discipline, leadership and problem-solving skills they developed in the military into civilian life. For many, that transition has also meant becoming business owners and job creators. Among those entrepreneurs is 48-year-old Garmani Maw, a U.S.…
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GLP-1s and Weight Loss: Benefits, Risks and Alternatives
Looking for “easy, fast weight loss,” Jeannette Cooper-Margolis of Atlantic Beach, NY, received a prescription for Wegovy, a GLP-1 weight-loss medication. She saw positive results. “The constant food noise stopped. The weight loss was slow and steady,” she recalls. However,…
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SUNY Old Westbury student helps disadvantaged peers pursue higher education
For some college students, the biggest obstacle to academic success isn’t a lack of ambition, but a lack of access to the resources that can help them get there. Brian Amaya knows what that feels like. Growing up in Great Neck, a community often associated with affluence and…
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Leo Shalit – A Fighter in the Ring and Courtroom
Clients who hire the Shalit Group Attorneys at Law in Greenvale get the benefit of a full-service litigation firm. Led by trial attorney/litigator Leo Shalit, the Shalit Group specializes in white-collar high-level litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, business…
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Federal Funding Constraints Leave Fire Island Lighthouse Restoration and Other Projects Delayed
Fire Island Lighthouse is the most visible beacon for the barrier island, which serves as an indirect border to this federally funded 26-mile national seashore and the New York State-funded Robert Moses State Park. The iconic image of this lighthouse appears on candidates'…
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November Horoscopes by PsychicDeb
Aries – Put your incredible sensitivity to work for you in a way that inspires action; don’t hold back any longer. When it comes to issues regarding love and romance, feel free to make a move. Taurus – Don’t miss the opportunities that await you. Love is on your side, so take…
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Op-Ed: With heating oil prices rising, families need solutions
Long Islanders are no strangers to the affordability crisis. But this winter will be especially difficult for hundreds of thousands of households — and for nonprofit human services organizations that care for our most vulnerable neighbors. Home heating oil on Long Island…
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Victoria’s Secrets: Great celebrations
Joy and cheers filled the room as our Queens Power List took over Russo's on the Bay! Then, there was a different kind of celebration as we acquired the Queens Chronicle, a decades-long competitor, and met their wonderful staff. We will combine forces with the Queens Courier,…