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Column: Let’s treat Welwyn like the sanctuary it is
Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove has been my sanctuary for many, many years. It is a place I go to breathe, reflect, and pray among the trees, and reconnect with all that Mother Nature has to offer. We are incredibly blessed to have such a sacred and beautiful place right here in our…
After three decades, Gold Coast Arts Center continues to inspire
First in a series Rather than talk about the celebrities that have graced the Gold Coast Arts Center through its many events – the international film festival, its gala galas, art gallery openings, concerts – Regina Gil, executive director, who founded what was then known as the…
Where is the Best Auto Repair Shop on Long Island?
Long Islanders voted Navas Team Auto Repair the Best Auto Repair Shop on Long Island in the 2026 FourLeaf Best of Long Island! The Valley Stream shop is the new winner of the category after Bobb Howard’s Auto Repair & General Store won it four years in a row. Navas Team Auto…
EPIC Long Island expands to Bethpage, grows its Walls initiative
EPIC Long Island, a member of the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies, has opened a new facility in Bethpage, expanding its services from its East Meadow location and growing its Program Without Walls initiative. The new facility opened at 15 Grumman Rd. West, and held a grand…
Roslyn kids take top honors at The Hampton Classic
Two young Roslyn riders brought home top honors from one of the country’s premier equestrian events, with Adie Ringler and Noah Jaffe earning championship placements at the 2026 Hampton Classic Horse Show. The Hampton Classic, held Sun., Aug. 23, to Sun., Aug. 30, in…
Ilios Froyo brings Greek-inspired treats to Roslyn
A new frozen yogurt shop is bringing Greek-inspired flavors and a taste of the Mediterranean to the Village of Roslyn. Ilios Froyo recently opened in the former Yolo Yogurt and Dessert location at 1355 Old Northern Blvd., offering frozen yogurt, fruit-based flavors and a variety…
New Hyde Park commercial property rebranded to ‘New Hyde Park Place’
A commercial property located along the border of Queens and Nassau Counties, at 271-02 Union Tpke. in New Hyde Park, has been rebranded to “New Hyde Park Place.” The rebrand comes as the property undergoes major changes in its appearance and mix of tenants. The Korean restaurant…
Subway, bus, and commuter rail riders should prepare for Labor Day weekend service tweaks: MTA
As Labor Day approaches, the MTA on Wednesday advised transit riders to prepare for service shakeups over the coming three-day weekend. For subway riders, the most notable change is that the system will run on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day itself — Monday, Sept. 7, the MTA said.…
Massapequa home uninhabitable after garage fire, 10 people displaced
Ten occupants of a home have been displaced and are relocating to a relative’s home after a garage fire made the rest of the house uninhabitable. The five adults and five children that lived in 388 East Lake Avenue in Massapequa Park evacuated the house on their own after the…
The diversity of villages and how history can shed light on the present
Tenth and last in a series. A major theme of this article series has been that villages are incredibly diverse, and I wanted to end with a look at how disparate Long Island’s 96 villages are and why that might be. While most of Long Island’s villages are quite small, it is also…
Great Neck Village Mayor addresses stabbing, residents raise building concerns
Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral opened Tuesday, Sept. 1 night’s board of trustees meeting by addressing the recent stabbing on Florence Avenue, urging residents to speak up when they see signs of mental health struggles or potential violence. Eric Vasquez, 34, of Great…
Are Sweepstakes Casinos Replacing Traditional Slots for New York’s Suburban Gamers in 2026?
Playing slot games has become quite a popular activity among New York’s suburban gamers. The convenience factor alone is massive. People in Nassau County, Westchester, or Long Island no longer need to drive into Atlantic City; a decent internet connection and a smartphone are all…