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Published September 22Bethpage student named Long Island scholar artist
Bethpage High School senior Kayla Cusumano has been named a 2026-27 Long Island Scholar-Artist by the Long Island Arts Alliance. The Scholar-Artist Awards, presented by the Long Island Arts Alliance in partnership with Newsday, recognize high school seniors for achievement in the…
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Published September 22Noor Maher becomes first Eagle Scout from Islamic center troop on Long Island
What began with a handful of boys and a group of adults learning Scouting together has grown into a program that has now produced its first Eagle Scout. Noor Mohammad Maher, 18, recently became the first Eagle Scout from a Scouts BSA troop chartered to an Islamic center on Long…
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Published September 22Glen Cove choir brings religious community together
The Glen Cove Christian community gathered Saturday, Aug. 8, for the inaugural event of the Trinity Inspirational Independent Gospel Community Choir, also known as the Trinity Inspirational Choir. The invitation-only event was held at Robert Finley Middle School and brought…
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Published September 22Shelter Rock Jewish Center to open annual Sukkah to public
Shelter Rock Jewish Center will open its annual Sukkah to the public for the first time Thursday, Oct. 1, for an evening featuring Israeli food, art and Jewish study led by Rabbi Claudio Kupchik. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and coincide with Hoshana Rabbah, a day traditionally…
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Published September 22Williston Park board approves special permit for children’s art studio
The Williston Park Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night, Sept. 21, to grant a special exception permit for a children’s art studio to open at 629-631 Willis Ave. following a public hearing in which trustees and neighbors pressed the applicant on parking and waste…
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Published September 22Veterans, their supporters, recognized by Tribute and Honor Foundation
The 2027 recipients of the Tribute and Honor Foundation’s annual awards were unveiled, marking the sixth year the foundation honors veterans and the people who support them. The unveiling took place Sunday, Sept. 20, and the award ceremony will be held on Feb. 6 at the Crescent…
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Published September 22Indo-American Festivals New York Inc. hosts the 8th Grand Ganesh Festival in New Hyde Park
The spirit of faith, friendship, and community came alive at Michael Tully Park in New Hyde Park as the Indo-American Festivals New York Inc. celebrated its 8th Grand Ganesh Mahotsav (Festival) from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20. The three-day celebration brought together families,…
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Published September 21Historians and reenactors to bring Manhasset history to life at graveyard tour
Some of Manhasset’s earliest residents will have a chance to “speak” again Oct. 24, when costumed reenactors return to Christ Church’s historic cemetery for the annual Historic Cemetery Tour. Now in its seventh year, the tour brings local history to life through volunteer…
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Published September 21New Hyde Park Memorial HS honors U.S. history, Sept. 11
A sea of American flags and student performances provided a backdrop for a commemorative assembly honoring the nation’s history while remembering the lives and legacy of Sept. 11. New Hyde Park Memorial High School held the observance on its front lawn Friday, marking the 250th…
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Published September 21Westbury Arts ‘Jazz in the Gallery’ featuring the Maurice Sedacca Trio
Once again, Westbury Arts turned their gallery into a NYC style night club. This edition of “Jazz in the Gallery” featured the Maurice Sedacca Trio. The trio was in rare form, and they delivered an unforgettable evening of swinging, sophisticated jazz. Led by renowned guitarist…
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Published September 22Lighting the way Into fall with this Carle Place showroom
Fall has a funny way of exposing the dark corners of a house. All summer, natural light does a lot of the work. Then sunset starts creeping earlier, the lamps come on before dinner, and suddenly the living room corner looks gloomy, the kitchen counter could use some help, and…
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Published September 21Syosset dance studio celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio franchise has added a new location in Syosset, which will offer dance lessons in dozens of different styles. The new location opened in April, Pavlo Melnykov, the studio’s owner, said, but celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 17. He said…