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Published 62 minutes agoLong Island’s leading women to be celebrated at Power Women of Long Island
Some of Long Island’s most accomplished and influential women will come together as Schneps Media presents Power Women of Long Island, a celebration recognizing the women making an impact across the region. The annual event honors leaders whose accomplishments, commitment and…
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Published 1 hour agoNursing, physician assistant students provide care to rural community in Guatemala
Ten students from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies traveled to Guatemala to provide health care services for families living in a rural area of the country this summer. The students visited a pop-up clinic in Aldea Panabajal, a community in…
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Published 3 hours agoFleurs de Villes brings autumn floral exhibition to Americana Manhasset
Fresh flowers, botanical sculptures and floral mannequins transformed a luxury shopping destination into an autumn-inspired art exhibition featuring the work of local florists. Fleurs de Villes AUTUMN returned to Americana Manhasset from Sept. 23-27 for its second annual…
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Published 5 hours agoGreat Neck teen turns front lawn into a buzzing pollinator garden
“ChatGPT, how do I plant plants?” That was the question 14-year-old Charlie Zhong typed into the AI chatbot before turning a patch of his family’s front lawn into a native plant garden that now attracts bumblebees, butterflies and hummingbirds. A ninth grader at Great Neck South…
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Published 7 hours agoElena Schietinger, children’s author, publishes first book for adults
Elena Schietinger has spent much of her life turning everyday experiences into stories, first for children and now for the first time for adults. The award-winning children’s book author and longtime Manhasset resident has drawn on three decades of raising her three sons for her…
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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 1 hour agoGuerra hat trick leads Glen Cove boys’ soccer team to a 4-1 win over Bethpage
After a scoreless first half, the Glen Cove Big Red boys’ soccer team erupted for four second-half goals to beat the Bethpage Golden Eagles 4-1 on Wednesday, September 23, at Glen Cove High School. Senior co-captain Bryan Guerra led the attack, scoring the first hat trick of his…
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Published 3 hours agoSpectrum Designs expands from Port Washington to NJ
What started as a small operation in Port Washington in 2011 has grown into a nonprofit organization with more than 100 employees across three locations, including a newly opened facility in Hackensack, New Jersey. Spectrum Designs, which creates custom clothing, promotional…
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Published 58 minutes agoMineola Fall Festival to return for two days of autumn fun
The Mineola Fall Festival will return to Memorial Park for its third annual celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing two days of food, music, family activities, vendors and seasonal entertainment to the village. The festival, held from noon to 6 p.m. each day…
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Published 1 hour agoGlen Cove woman pleads guilty to fatal July 2025 drugged-driving crash in North Hills
A Glen Cove woman pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and drugged driving for a fiery crash with a motorcycle on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in North Hills in July 2025 that killed a 58-year-old woman and seriously injured…
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Published 4 hours agoLong Island Ducks win 2026 Atlantic League championship, fifth title in franchise history
The Long Island Ducks are once again baseball champions after winning the 2026 Atlantic League Championship Series. The Ducks completed the three-game sweep against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Friday, Sept. 25, winning 7-2. The title marks Long Island’s fifth, tying the…
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Published 4 hours agoMineola school board sets goals, reviews state graduation changes
The Mineola Board of Education approved its goals for the 2026-27 school year Thursday, Sept. 24, while discussing plans for curriculum and receiving an update on proposed changes to New York’s graduation requirements. During the meeting, the board’s goals included developing a…