Nassau County
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- Population
- 1,389,591
- Area
- 284.54 sq mi (736.96 km²), 168.84 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42
- Households
- 458,166
- Persons per household
- 3
- Median household income
- $146,202
- Median house value
- $684,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Nassau County
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Long Island Press
Published 22 hours agoVictoria’s Secrets | A heartfelt week
My heart swelled this week with great joy and then sadness. Dear friend Dr. Peter Micholas, who just published his new book “The Death of Aging” (available on Amazon), invited me to a gala for Operation International, and I went not knowing much about the group. Well, I left the…
Long Island Press
Published September 11Great Neck passing 9/11 memories to a new generation
A quarter-century after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Great Neck residents and first responders gathered at three local ceremonies to honor those who died and reflect on how their stories can be preserved for generations to come. The Vigilant and Alert fire companies and the…
Long Island Press
Published September 11Thousands gather at Point Lookout to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11
The sound of bagpipes, prayers and a bell ringing over the Atlantic Ocean marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday morning, as more than 1,000 community members, first responders, and officials gathered for a sunrise memorial service at Town Park Point Lookout.…
Long Island Press
Published September 11Glen Cove Beautification Commission adds new benches to 9/11 memorial
The Glen Cove Beautification Commission has made a commitment to beautifying Pratt Park this year, first by donating a gazebo to the park, and is now installing two new benches at the park’s Sept. 11 Memorial. Barbara Peebles, the Glen Cove Beautification Commissioner and vice…
Long Island Press
Published September 11The A-List: 10 top substance abuse recovery support groups on Long Island
Substance abuse support groups provide people with a safe, supportive place to navigate addiction, recovery and the challenges that come with maintaining sobriety. From peer-led meetings to programs supporting individuals and families, these Long Island groups are helping people…