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Published September 28Manhasset HS seniors recognized with martial arts scholarships
Two Manhasset High School seniors, Kiley Wang and Petra Tenclay, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their dedication to martial arts, leadership, and service to younger students in the local community. The scholarships were presented during Kwon’s Wellness…
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Published September 28Billy Joel’s motorcycle collection coming to NY auction
Billy Joel is putting more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection up for auction, giving collectors a chance to own bikes tied to the Grammy-winning musician’s long history as a motorcycle enthusiast. The collection will be offered Nov. 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in…
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Published September 27Op-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…
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Published September 26Taste 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…
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Published September 26Meet 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…
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Published September 26Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Ed Mangano’s resentencing, an elder scam suspect arrested, and more
Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has sentence reduced to 10 years A federal judge has reduced former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s sentence to 10 years, two years less than his original sentence, more than…
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Published September 26Islanders taste test introduces interesting new foods to UBS Arena
Hockey season is rapidly approaching, with less than a week before the Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes. To celebrate the new campaign, the New York Islanders hosted the 2026-27 Food and Beverage Tasting Showcase, where several new and unique food items were…
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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…
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Published September 25North Hempstead retains BFJ Planning Consultant to lead Comprehensive Master Plan Update
The Town of North Hempstead is moving forward with its first comprehensive master plan update in 37 years, selecting BFJ Planning to lead an effort to establish a long-term framework for development, infrastructure, environmental protection and quality of life across the town.…
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Published September 25Great Neck schools welcome three student members to board
Three high school seniors are gaining a firsthand look at how a school district makes decisions after being appointed to serve alongside elected board members for the 2026-27 school year. The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education welcomed Alex Geller, Letizia Kaya and…
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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…
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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…