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Published September 28Long 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 4 hours agoWhere is the Best Driving Range on Long Island?
Long Islanders voted Bergen Point Golf Course the Best Driving Range on Long Island in the 2026 FourLeaf Best of Long Island! The West Babylon course is the new winner of the category after Heartland Golf Park won it in 2025. At Bergen Point Golf Course in West Babylon, Long…
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Published 30 minutes agoWestbury School District brings down its unrestricted funds by nearly 1%, still over legal limit
The Westbury School District has made progress in bringing its unrestricted fund balance below the New York State legal threshold, but still has some work to do before it is fully in compliance, according to the district’s board of education. Last year, the Westbury School…
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Published 35 minutes agoSid 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…
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Published 39 minutes agoValley Stream woman sentenced for July 2025 wrong-way DWI crash in Hempstead
A Valley Stream woman has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for a drunken wrong-way car crash on Hempstead Avenue in July 2025 that injured the teenage driver and passenger of another vehicle. Kelyse Land pleaded guilty on July 20 at Nassau County court to aggravated…
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Published 75 minutes agoLisa Lisa takes fans home on stage and in biopic
Freedom. That’s all Lisa Lisa ever sought, dating back to her time as a teenager fronting the group Cult Jam on her way to ascending the throne to become the Queen of Freestyle, a Manhattan/South Bronx dance genre that emerged at the same time rap was breaking out in Queens. The…
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Published 6 hours agoLeadership Lessons with Michael Dowling: Navigating Change, Innovation and the Future of Healthcare
Schneps Media will host its next Schneps Connects networking breakfast on October 15, featuring an intimate conversation with Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, as he shares insights from his decades of leadership at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.…
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Published 19 hours agoCapybara Pups Born at Long Island Game Farm
Four capybara pups were born Friday, Sept. 18, at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park in Manorville, according to the park. The pups were born at about 7 p.m. to Lily, their mother, and are healthy and doing well, the park said. Native to South America, capybaras are the…
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Published September 29For dogs, stopping to smell the flowers is essential
Humans are always in a hurry. When we walk our dogs, we tend to want to keep moving. When a dog stops to sniff for what seems like an eternity, the instinct may be to tug the leash and go, but what if the stop-and-sniff is actually the most important part of the walk?…
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Published September 29Conference discusses aging with HIV at Farmingdale State College
People with diagnosed HIV are living longer, but are experiencing symptoms of aging earlier than other populations. People 60 and older make up the largest population living with HIV across Long Island, at 36.6%, according to health experts from VNS Health. Jennifer McCaffrey, an…
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Published September 28Long 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 September 28Oheka Castle: a landmark on the auction block
The iconic Oheka Castle has been more than an awe-inspiring sight for residents of Cold Spring Hills over the decades: it has been a meeting place for the community and a playground for their children. The future of Oheka Castle and its grounds is very much on the minds of…