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Long Island Press
Published 3 hours agoOp-Ed: Not everyone can partake in back-to-school shopping
As we begin a new school year and rush to buy the newest backpack, the trendiest sneakers, and the latest iPad, be aware that this is not the norm for many people. As a volunteer at Temple Sinai in Roslyn’s monthly Hand in Hand Program, I greet a busload of younger children, and…
Long Island Press
Published September 25Sheri Miller to perform Beatles, Judy Garland classics at Great Neck Library
A singer-songwriter known for soulful original music and acoustic interpretations of classic favorites will bring an afternoon of music to Long Island this fall. Sheri Miller will perform “Falling In Love This Autumn: Acoustic Songs from The Beatles to Judy Garland” at the Great…
Long Island Press
Published September 25Oct. 7 survivor Natalie Sanandaji to speak at Great Neck Library
A survivor of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack will share her firsthand account of the attack and her advocacy work against antisemitism during an upcoming community conversation. Great Neck native Natalie Sanandaji, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival attack, will…
Bronx Times
Published September 25Bronx punk band Planta Industrial joins fans at Inwood bar crawl for upcoming EP ‘Cutting Corners’
There’s a chasm in the music industry somewhere between bachata, merengue, metal and punk. Bronx-born Dominican duo Planta Industrial has spent the last two years bridging it. On Sept. 19, family, friends and fans crawled across Inwood Saturday night to celebrate Planta…
Long Island Press
Published September 24A 60th birthday gift that gives back to the Port Washington community and beyond
For Kenneth Daly, turning 60 was less about receiving presents and more about giving others the opportunity that changed the course of his own life. The Port Washington resident and president of St. Thomas Aquinas College celebrated his 60th birthday by launching the “60-for-60”…
Long Island Press
Published September 24Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club to launch health speaker series
The Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club will launch a new health education series in October, offering community programs focused on breast and gynecological health and youth nicotine use. The “Growing Minds, Healthy Futures” series, launched in partnership with the American…
Long Island Press
Published September 25Great Neck celebrates homecoming with volleyball, school spirit
School spirit was on full display as students, families and community members came together for a weekend of athletics, cheering and Rebel pride. Great Neck South High School celebrated homecoming on Sept. 19, following a pep rally that brought athletes from across the school’s…
Long Island Press
Published September 25Herricks High School brings Highlander spirit to homecoming
Students, families, staff, alumni and community members came together for an evening of school spirit, tradition and celebration, with a parade, student activities, halftime performances and recognition of student leaders. The Herricks School District held its annual homecoming…
Long Island Press
Published September 25Homecoming 2026 brings parades, football and school spirit to local schools
Students, families, staff and community members turned out for a weekend of parades, performances, football and school spirit as two local high schools celebrated their annual homecoming traditions. New Hyde Park Memorial High School and H. Frank Carey High School held their…
Long Island Press
Published September 24Manhasset homecoming brings community together for day of school spirit
Community pride and school spirit filled the streets as students, families, educators and alumni came together for a day of celebration capped by a varsity football victory. Manhasset celebrated its annual homecoming on Sept. 19, with a parade and festivities showcasing the…
Long Island Press
Published 21 hours agoTaste 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…
Long Island Press
Published 21 hours agoMeet the candidates running for Great Neck Library Board of Trustees
Candidates for the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees are emphasizing community engagement, expanded space, financial stewardship and adapting to new technology as they seek seats on the board. Five candidates are running in three races, where voters will elect trustees to…