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Long Island Press Published September 28

Long Island’s leading women to be celebrated at Power Women of Long Island

Some of Long Island’s most accomplished and influential women will come together as Schneps Media presents Power Women of Long Island, a celebration recognizing the women making an impact across the region. The annual event honors leaders whose accomplishments, commitment and…

Long Island Press Published 8 hours ago

Where is the Best Driving Range on Long Island?

Long Islanders voted Bergen Point Golf Course the Best Driving Range on Long Island in the 2026 FourLeaf Best of Long Island! The West Babylon course is the new winner of the category after Heartland Golf Park won it in 2025. At Bergen Point Golf Course in West Babylon, Long…

Long Island Press Published 10 hours ago

Leadership Lessons with Michael Dowling: Navigating Change, Innovation and the Future of Healthcare

Schneps Media will host its next Schneps Connects networking breakfast on October 15, featuring an intimate conversation with Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, as he shares insights from his decades of leadership at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.…

Long Island Press Published 23 hours ago

Capybara Pups Born at Long Island Game Farm

Four capybara pups were born Friday, Sept. 18, at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park in Manorville, according to the park. The pups were born at about 7 p.m. to Lily, their mother, and are healthy and doing well, the park said. Native to South America, capybaras are the…

Long Island Press Published September 29

For dogs, stopping to smell the flowers is essential

Humans are always in a hurry. When we walk our dogs, we tend to want to keep moving. When a dog stops to sniff for what seems like an eternity, the instinct may be to tug the leash and go, but what if the stop-and-sniff is actually the most important part of the walk?…

Long Island Press Published September 29

Conference discusses aging with HIV at Farmingdale State College

People with diagnosed HIV are living longer, but are experiencing symptoms of aging earlier than other populations. People 60 and older make up the largest population living with HIV across Long Island, at 36.6%, according to health experts from VNS Health. Jennifer McCaffrey, an…

Long Island Press Published September 28

Long Island Ducks win 2026 Atlantic League championship, fifth title in franchise history

The Long Island Ducks are once again baseball champions after winning the 2026 Atlantic League Championship Series. The Ducks completed the three-game sweep against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Friday, Sept. 25, winning 7-2. The title marks Long Island’s fifth, tying the…

Long Island Press Published September 28

Oheka Castle: a landmark on the auction block

The iconic Oheka Castle has been more than an awe-inspiring sight for residents of Cold Spring Hills over the decades: it has been a meeting place for the community and a playground for their children. The future of Oheka Castle and its grounds is very much on the minds of…

Long Island Press Published September 28

Billy Joel’s motorcycle collection coming to NY auction

Billy Joel is putting more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection up for auction, giving collectors a chance to own bikes tied to the Grammy-winning musician’s long history as a motorcycle enthusiast. The collection will be offered Nov. 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in…

Long Island Press Published September 26

Islanders taste test introduces interesting new foods to UBS Arena

Hockey season is rapidly approaching, with less than a week before the Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes. To celebrate the new campaign, the New York Islanders hosted the 2026-27 Food and Beverage Tasting Showcase, where several new and unique food items were…

Long Island Press Published September 25

11 adoptable cats, dogs that will flood your home with love

The forecast this weekend calls for 100% chance of it raining adoptable cats and dogs that want to come home with you. Available for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter *Super Senior Double Adoption* Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week, Holly and Mistle…

Long Island Press Published September 24

Nor’easter brings flooding, power outages to Long Island

A powerful nor’easter downed hundreds of trees, flooded streets in coastal areas, and caused widespread property damage and power outages this weekend on Long Island. The peak wind gust on Long Island was 81mph reported at Montauk Point and the highest rainfall amount was 3.3…

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