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Memorial Day events in Nassau County

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Long Island Family-Friendly Memorial Day Events Across Long Island 2026

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Family-Friendly Memorial Day Events Across Long Island 2026

Town of Oyster Bay meeting

Nassau

Oyster Bay adds local law to maintain public space cleanliness

By Vivian Rose Conversation…

Syosset self-storage facility sale

Syosset self-storage facility sells for millions

By Vivian Rose Conversation…

Herricks BoE May 21 meeting

Herricks BOE honors retiring faculty and staff, discusses redrawn transportation maps

By Vivian Rose Conversation…

new accessible entrance to LIRR Grand Central Madison

AMNY

Grand Central Madison gets new accessible entrance at 45th Street, boosting access to LIRR riders

Mineola special ed

Mineola School District Appoints New Supervisor of Special Education

By Vivian Rose Conversation…

Gerard Antoine, Assistant superintendent for Business and Operations for Manhasset Public Schools, said the district is focused on implementation and long-term fiscal stability following voter approval of the 2026-27 school budget.

Manhasset schools move from planning to action after budget approval

By Miao Li Conversation…

Riders of MTA cannonball train walk on platform at Penn Station

AMNY

MTA cannonballs into summer season with launch of LIRR Hamptons express, additional subway/bus beach service

Athul Santhosh and Lisa Iucalano

Former student, teacher elected as new trustees

By Vivian Rose Conversation…

Honorees and organizers gather during the second annual AAPI Trailblazer Awards hosted by Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Christine Liu in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month.

People

North Hempstead honors AAPI leaders in education, safety and service

By Miao Li Conversation…

Fourth generation Pierce family members Will and Kristie will be the new directors of Pierce Birchmont Camp in New Hampshire.

Fourth Pierce generation leads Birchmont camp as it marks 75 years

By Larissa Fuentes Conversation…

Pardon to Thomas Dodge from King George III will be on display at the Port Washington Public Library.

Port Library exhibit explores Revolutionary War life on Cow Neck Peninsula

By Larissa Fuentes Conversation…

Families participate in hands-on science activities during last year’s Sciencestock festival at the Science Museum of Long Island, which combines live music, sustainability education and outdoor exploration.

Community Events

Sciencestock returns with music, science and sustainability

By Miao Li Conversation…

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North Hempstead

Russell Gardens voters to choose justice, trustees in contested election

By Miao Li Conversation…

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press Conversation…

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Business

Hospitality industry leaders share insights at Schneps Connects

By Long Island Press Conversation…

Lawrence Han, a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and president of the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York, was recently named to City & State New York’s 2026 Asian Trailblazers list.

North Hempstead

Asian community leader Lawrence Han paves path for others

By Miao Li Conversation…

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Mineola

Andrew Caramico heads to St. John’s hoping follow in Frank Viola’s footsteps

By Josh Casper Conversation…

An Inwood man was sentenced to up to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to murdering his two-month-old daughter.

Inwood man gets life in prison for murdering 2-month-old daughter

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

Roslyn environmental activist Charles Metzger was named a Student Champion for Sustainability at the 2026 Herald Sustainability Awards Powered by Reworld.

Roslyn teen honored for leading Long Island’s next generation of environmental activists

By Eliza Liebowitz Conversation…

Business

22-year old turns garage side hustle into kosher jerky store

By Michael Campbell Conversation…

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Garden City cello student stars at Lincoln Center

By Danny Frank Conversation…

Port Washington Library tutor Taylor Lindberg, 18, was arrested for allegedly having unwanted sexual contact with a 7-year-old girl inside the library on two separate occasions.

Port Washington tutor, 18, arrested on child sex abuse charges involving 7-year-old at public library

By Larissa Fuentes Conversation…

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