News across Nassau County

2026 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…

Woman races time in bid to preserve historic Oyster Bay fishing boat
One of Long Island’s historic vessels is docked in a Maryland marina, and one woman has found herself leading the cause to return the Joseph B. Glancy dredge boat back to its original home. The 54-foot wooden oyster dredge is over 100 years old and spent decades working in the…

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan marking milestones on tour
If you get a chance to see Billy Corgan on his current tour with his new group The Machines of God, understand its part of his commemoration of a pair of recorded Smashing Pumpkins’ watershed moments—the 30th anniversary of 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the…

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Friendship Circle Luncheon celebrates 24 years of making a difference
Sid Jacobson JCC brought together hundreds of community members Tuesday for its annual Friendship Circle Luncheon, raising support for programs that provide care, connection and relief to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other…

Great 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.…

Westbury High School soccer player receives top honors, begins fourth year as varsity starter
Westbury High School senior Maria Rodriguez has been named among the top 100 Long Island high school girls soccer players for the 2026 season. Rodriguez is also entering her third year as the Westbury Green Dragons’ team captain and her fourth year as a varsity starter. She began…

Going 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…

Manorhaven 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…

Farmingdale State College announces Fall 2026 Inspiring leadership President’s Lecture Series
Farmingdale State College announced the launch of the Inspiring Leadership President’s Lecture Series, featuring thought-provoking discussions that explore timely issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, public policy, and social sciences. The Inspiring…

Dogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…

Skeletal human remains found at Plandome Pond Park in Manhasset
Skeletal human remains were discovered Thursday evening in a wooded area of a local park, prompting an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad detectives. The remains were found at about 5:44 p.m. Oct. 1 in a wooded area of Plandome Pond Park,…

Hayrides around Long Island for a family treat this fall
As the air turns crisp, the wind picks up, and the leaves start to fall, bundle up and get cozy on top of haystacks in a tractor bed this season. Be on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin to carve, the ripest apples, and the most confusing corn maze. These hayrides on Long Island…