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Published 17 hours agoTop 21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
Top 21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island Your Family Will Love The season for pumpkin picking on Long Island is finally here. Good gourd, the wait is over! So, it’s time to plan a trip to a pumpkin patch in Long Island with your family. We did the hard work for…
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Published 17 hours ago13 Spooky LI Haunts: A scary good list of events for Halloween 2026
Halloween is on the horizon, and finding some frightful events could be difficult. To take some stress off your shoulders, we’ve compiled a list of events on Long Island that’ll bring the family together and could even scare the pants off you. Haunted House of Hamburgers 330…
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Published September 30Leadership 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.…
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Published September 29Going Places: Halloween Expands to a Full Month of Festivities
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com New York may have its pumpkins and Headless Horseman but Salem has its witches and witchcraft, and not just at Halloween. But Salem, celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, has become hallowed ground for…
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Published September 28Mineola Fall Festival to return for two days of autumn fun
The Mineola Fall Festival will return to Memorial Park for its third annual celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing two days of food, music, family activities, vendors and seasonal entertainment to the village. The festival, held from noon to 6 p.m. each day…
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Published September 26Taste of Roslyn serves up community spirit
The flavors of Roslyn took center stage Thursday night as local restaurants, business owners and community members gathered for the inaugural Taste of Roslyn presented by Rallye Motor Company, a sold-out fundraiser benefiting the Roslyn Landmark Society. Hosted Sept. 24 at Haute…
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Published September 25Great Neck Water District to host fall “Shed the Meds” event
Local residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and sharps during a contactless drive-thru collection event next month. The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District will host its biannual “Shed the Meds” event Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m.…
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Published September 24North Hempstead Fall Family Festival set to return to North Hempstead Beach Park
The Town of North Hempstead board is inviting residents and families from across the town to enjoy an afternoon of fall fun at the 2026 Town of North Hempstead Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park. The free community…
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Published September 23Glen Cove Street Fair welcomes community
Downtown Glen Cove was busy Saturday, Sept. 19, as residents and visitors attended the city’s annual Street Fair, held in partnership with Nassau County Fairs. The event featured activities along Glen Street and School Street, including pony rides and a petting zoo. Vendors sold…
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Published September 22Roslyn Homecoming brings community together for weekend celebration
Roslyn School District students, families, staff and community members came together over the weekend for the school’s annual Homecoming celebration. The homecoming celebration featured a parade through the village, a community pancake breakfast, a pep rally, a new tradition…
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Published September 22Helen Keller 5K brings community together
More than 230 runners, walkers, teams and supporters gathered at Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington on Sunday for Helen Keller Services’ annual Helen’s 5K Run/Walk, an event that raised funds and awareness for individuals who are DeafBlind. The USATF-certified race, held…
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Published September 21The fifth annual Fall Family Festival in Glen Cove approaching
As the Glen Cove Fall Family Festival approaches its fifth year, members of the city’s Chamber of Commerce said the event will remain free for attendees. The festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and parking will be available at Glen Cove High School,…