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Long Island Press
Published 1 hour agoFocus on the Great Neck peninsula: A tale of two+ cities
Great Neck’s Persian community and houses of worship are largely the product of two intertwined Iranian-Jewish migrations. But there’s an important distinction: the “Persian Jewish community in Great Neck” is not one homogeneous group. #iykyk Before 1979: a mostly Ashkenazi Great…
Long Island Press
Published October 012026 NY Brain Tumor Walk honors survivors and families impacted by brain cancer
Families, supporters and friends despite the rain walked on the boardwalk of Jones Beach for the 2026 New York Brain Tumor Walk. Hundreds attended the annual walk to raise awareness, honor memories of those who have lost their lives to brain cancer, and to show support to those…
Long Island Press
Published October 03Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Great Neck restaurant owner stepping aside, a guilty plea to a DWI crash, and more
Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. Great Neck restaurant co-owner Adam Almaghribi sells stake after 23 years “It is time to say goodbye.” That was how Adam Almaghribi began his farewell to Great Neck, announcing he was leaving Mangia Bene, the restaurant…
Long Island Press
Published October 03The Cook’s Studio celebrates one year of stirring up fun in the kitchen in Mineola
It’s been seven years since The Cook’s Studio brand, a recreational cooking school concept, opened its first location in 2019 in Hicksville, debuting its fourth venue in Mineola a year ago in September of 2025. The opening of the Mineola location garnered a warm welcome from the…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Great Neck Park District reopens Memorial Field after major athletic improvements
Memorial Field has reopened following a major renovation project aimed at improving the safety, quality and long-term usability of the athletic facility. The Great Neck Park District held a ribbon-cutting and opening celebration Sept. 19, marking the completion of the project.…
Long Island Press
Published 67 minutes agoVictoria’s Secrets | What a week it was
The week began on a solemn note, asking God to put me into the Book of Life on Yom Kippur, and ended with seeing an impactful documentary tribute to a man who put many people into the “Book of Life,” Raoul Wallenberg. Celebrating the holiday with my family sitting by my side in…
Long Island Press
Published 1 hour agoOp-Ed: It’s Medicare season, don’t let AI pick your plan
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare drug plan, there may be an envelope from that plan on your kitchen counter right now, somewhere under the PSEG bill. Inside is the Annual Notice of Change. Your plan sends one each fall, and it describes what will be different…
Long Island Press
Published 1 hour agoOp-Ed: Excerpt of a Rosh Hashanah sermon
It might appear that the worldwide torrent of antisemitism, much of it masquerading as opposition to Israel, is new. Jewish authors are shunned by publishers or have readings cancelled. Jewish musicians are unwelcome at festivals. Here and around the world, visibly Jewish people…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 19 hours agoKathy Hochul or Bruce Blakeman: The choice is obvious!
Governor Kathy Hochul is running against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor. The big difference between the two is , as Governor Hochul said in reference to an incident recently ” the fragility of life.” Bruce Blakeman does not understand what that means. Kathy…
Long Island Press
Published October 03Preventing falls: Simple steps to protect your independence
For older adults, a fall can be much more than a temporary setback. It can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, loss of independence and, in severe cases, paralysis or death. The good news is that many falls can be prevented by identifying risks early and taking steps to…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Going Places: With Ikon Pass, Explore 70 Mountain Destinations Across 10 Countries on 3 Continents
Edited by Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com With the potential for a Super El Niño winter and a wide range of new offerings debuting across 10 countries on three continents, Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to gear up for an exceptional winter…
Long Island Press
Published October 02Manorhaven approves $146K judgment in former clerk case
The Village of Manorhaven Board of Trustees approved a $145,936.49 payment stemming from a judgment in a lawsuit brought by former village clerk Jacqueline Zimbardi during a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30. The resolution authorizes the payment to resolve the case of…