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Long Island Press
Published October 012026 NY Brain Tumor Walk honors survivors and families impacted by brain cancer
Families, supporters and friends despite the rain walked on the boardwalk of Jones Beach for the 2026 New York Brain Tumor Walk. Hundreds attended the annual walk to raise awareness, honor memories of those who have lost their lives to brain cancer, and to show support to those…
Long Island Press
Published October 01Woman races time in bid to preserve historic Oyster Bay fishing boat
One of Long Island’s historic vessels is docked in a Maryland marina, and one woman has found herself leading the cause to return the Joseph B. Glancy dredge boat back to its original home. The 54-foot wooden oyster dredge is over 100 years old and spent decades working in the…
Long Island Press
Published October 01Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan marking milestones on tour
If you get a chance to see Billy Corgan on his current tour with his new group The Machines of God, understand its part of his commemoration of a pair of recorded Smashing Pumpkins’ watershed moments—the 30th anniversary of 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the…
Long Island Press
Published 9 hours agoTop 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Great Neck restaurant owner stepping aside, a guilty plea to a DWI crash, and more
Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. Great Neck restaurant co-owner Adam Almaghribi sells stake after 23 years “It is time to say goodbye.” That was how Adam Almaghribi began his farewell to Great Neck, announcing he was leaving Mangia Bene, the restaurant…
Long Island Press
Published 9 hours agoThe Cook’s Studio celebrates one year of stirring up fun in the kitchen in Mineola
It’s been seven years since The Cook’s Studio brand, a recreational cooking school concept, opened its first location in 2019 in Hicksville, debuting its fourth venue in Mineola a year ago in September of 2025. The opening of the Mineola location garnered a warm welcome from the…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Great Neck Park District reopens Memorial Field after major athletic improvements
Memorial Field has reopened following a major renovation project aimed at improving the safety, quality and long-term usability of the athletic facility. The Great Neck Park District held a ribbon-cutting and opening celebration Sept. 19, marking the completion of the project.…
Long Island Press
Published October 01Westbury High School soccer player receives top honors, begins fourth year as varsity starter
Westbury High School senior Maria Rodriguez has been named among the top 100 Long Island high school girls soccer players for the 2026 season. Rodriguez is also entering her third year as the Westbury Green Dragons’ team captain and her fourth year as a varsity starter. She began…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 4 hours agoKathy Hochul or Bruce Blakeman: The choice is obvious!
Governor Kathy Hochul is running against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor. The big difference between the two is , as Governor Hochul said in reference to an incident recently ” the fragility of life.” Bruce Blakeman does not understand what that means. Kathy…
Long Island Press
Published 12 hours agoPreventing falls: Simple steps to protect your independence
For older adults, a fall can be much more than a temporary setback. It can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, loss of independence and, in severe cases, paralysis or death. The good news is that many falls can be prevented by identifying risks early and taking steps to…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Going Places: With Ikon Pass, Explore 70 Mountain Destinations Across 10 Countries on 3 Continents
Edited by Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com With the potential for a Super El Niño winter and a wide range of new offerings debuting across 10 countries on three continents, Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to gear up for an exceptional winter…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Manorhaven approves $146K judgment in former clerk case
The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees approved a $145,936.49 payment stemming from a judgment in a lawsuit brought by former village clerk Jacqueline Zimbardi during a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30. The resolution authorizes the payment to resolve the case of…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Farmingdale State College announces Fall 2026 Inspiring leadership President’s Lecture Series
Farmingdale State College announced the launch of the Inspiring Leadership President’s Lecture Series, featuring thought-provoking discussions that explore timely issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, public policy, and social sciences. The Inspiring…