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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…
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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…
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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…
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Published September 30Sid Jacobson JCC’s Friendship Circle Luncheon celebrates 24 years of making a difference
Sid Jacobson JCC brought together hundreds of community members Tuesday for its annual Friendship Circle Luncheon, raising support for programs that provide care, connection and relief to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other…
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Published 6 hours agoGreat 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.…
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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…
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Published 3 hours agoDogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…
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Published 5 hours agoSkeletal human remains found at Plandome Pond Park in Manhasset
Skeletal human remains were discovered Thursday evening in a wooded area of a local park, prompting an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad detectives. The remains were found at about 5:44 p.m. Oct. 1 in a wooded area of Plandome Pond Park,…
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Published 6 hours agoHayrides around Long Island for a family treat this fall
As the air turns crisp, the wind picks up, and the leaves start to fall, bundle up and get cozy on top of haystacks in a tractor bed this season. Be on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin to carve, the ripest apples, and the most confusing corn maze. These hayrides on Long Island…
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Published 6 hours ago2026 Oyster Fest: Food, music, and family fun at vibrant community event
The 43rd annual Oyster Festival will return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The community’s celebratory weekend features a variety of food, drink, and entertainment options, including the…
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Published 13 hours agoMeet the candidates for Great Neck Library Nominating Committee
Four candidates are seeking two seats on the Great Neck Public Library’s Nominating Committee, with candidates citing community involvement, collaboration, transparency and responsible governance as important qualities for the committee. The election will be held Oct. 26 in Great…
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Published October 01Top 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…