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Apparent waterspout spotted off Atlantic Beach; Lawrence residents told to shelter in place

The sighting comes after a wet and windy day across Long Island, with more rain and wind expected throughout the evening.

Lawrence Township, NJ · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce welcomes East Rockaway businesses to join

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce is expanding its reach beyond village borders, inviting East Rockaway businesses to join its growing network in an effort to strengthen economic ties, support local entrepreneurs and foster greater collaboration between the neighboring communities. The initiative will allow East Rockaway business owners to take advantage...

East Rockaway, NY · 19h
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A family tradition grows next door at Island Pizzeria

Andrew Drepanis always wanted the pizzeria next door to his family’s Greek Island Diner. This fall, eight months after Andrew’s passing, his son William made that dream a reality. William Drepanis has taken over the pizzeria in the adjoining storefront at Little Bay Shopping Center on Route 25A,...

Queens, NY · 1d
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Gothamist

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Tornado watch in effect for 11 NJ counties, flash flood warning in Queens

Damage from a tornado in New Jersey on Feb. 23, 2023. Southern Queens is under a flash flood warning until 5:15 p.m. Thursday due to heavy rainfall in the area, according to the National Weather Service. [ more › ]

Queens, NY · 1d

Richner Communications

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Long Island Association celebrates 100 years of business leadership

The Long Island Association marked its 100th anniversary Nov. 4 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, honoring business leaders and reflecting on a century of economic development across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Long Beach AWARE awards police $32,000 grant for enforcement

In 2000, the Long Beach Medical Center established the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking to combat alcohol and drug use among young people. In 2013, when the ravaged medical center failed to reopen after Hurricane Sandy, the coalition became Long Beach AWARE, and secured state funding. Long Beach AWARE presented...

Long Beach, NY · 17h

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Merrick's Frankie's Pizzeria Ships Its Pies South With Fort Lauderdale Debut

Frankie's Pizzeria and Restaurant, the family-owned Merrick institution that has been turning out Italian favorites for more than two decades, has opened a second location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new spot, called Frankie's East Side Pizzeria, is taking online orders only for now, with slices available through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Slice while the owners work toward opening a full sit-down restaurant.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Kardim Brown recognized for his work in East Meadow

Kardim Brown, vice president of marketing at Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, was recognized as the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year during the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce’s 41st annual Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 30. The annual event,...

East Meadow, NY · 17h

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Trader Joe’s plans next Long Island store in Massapequa Park

Trader Joe’s is adding another Long Island store, this time on Nassau’s South Shore. A company spokesperson confirmed to Greater Long Island that a Massapequa-area location is in the works. Newsday reported the grocer is expected to take over the former Rite Aid at 5125 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park, with an opening projected for 2027.

Massapequa Park, NY · 10h

Herald Community Newspapers

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Pete Johansen named West Hempstead Civic Association Person of the Year

Pete Johansen has traveled the world, served for three decades in the U.S. Naval Reserve and helped evacuate thousands of people from Lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001. Through it all, West Hempstead has remained his home. The West Hempstead Civic Association named Johansen its Person of the Year at...

West Hempstead, NY · 21h

Herald Community Newspapers

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Somewhere I Read nonprofit collecting messages of gratitude for veterans

A nonprofit organization co-founded by two North Shore residents and a former U.S. ambassador is asking Americans to show their appreciation for the country’s veterans with a simple gesture: a message of gratitude. Somewhere I Read, a nonpartisan initiative focused on strengthening civic engagement and giving people a greater...

Bayville, NY · 19h

SwimInfo

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South Carolina Scores 2028 Verbal From Distance Ace Jane Chevalier

South Carolina Scores 2028 Verbal From Distance Ace Jane Chevalier. NEW COMMIT: The University of South Carolina has landed an impressive verbal commitment for Fall 2028 from Larchmont, N.Y. native Jane Chevalier. Chevalier is one of the top distance swimmers in this class. She will join Ella Hafner in Columbia...

Columbia, SC · 22h

Herald Community Newspapers

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Lynbrook runner with Type 1 diabetes completes NYC Marathon

For Lynbrook resident Jacob Podgorsky, crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1 was more than a personal achievement. It was proof that a life-changing diagnosis did not have to stand in the way of his goals. Podgorsky, 32, who was diagnosed with Type 1...

New York, NY · 19h

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Razor-Thin Margin Triggers Full Recount in Key Nassau Legislative Contest

An extraordinarily close race for Nassau County’s 9th Legislative District is moving toward a mandatory full hand recount, with Democratic challenger Juleigh Chin holding an unofficial lead of just 79 votes over Republican incumbent Scott Strauss. Because the razor-thin margin falls well below the half-percentage-point threshold required under New...

Nassau County, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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East Meadow siblings leave their mark on the national fencing scene

For East Meadow siblings Amelie and Aaron Cao, fencing has become more than an extracurricular activity. In just a few years, the two have developed into nationally recognized competitors, earning bronze medals at major competitions and establishing themselves among the country's top fencers in their respective age groups. Amelie, 15,...

East Meadow, NY · 17h

Herald Community Newspapers

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North Merrick schools celebrate Halloween with parades, fall festival

Halloween festivities filled the North Merrick School District on Oct. 30 as students and staff at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Harold D. Fayette elementary schools celebrated with colorful costumes, parades and fall festivals. The celebrations began with outdoor parades at each school, where students showed off their costumes...

North Merrick, NY · 21h

LongIslandPress

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Massapequa educators step into new leadership roles

Kristen Meoli has been appointed as the district’s new supervisor for special education, while former social studies teacher Michael Lisa has assumed Meoli’s previous position as new dean of students. Meoli said this is her 12th year in the district, and interviewed for the position after it became...

Massapequa, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Planning begins for second annual Sea Cliff film festival

Sea Cliff Arts Council board members and local filmmakers have begun planning for the 2027 Sea Cliff Film Festival. Organizers met with major stakeholders, like volunteers, sponsors, filmmakers and venue hosts to share their vision for the second annual festival. The festival is set for June 12 and 13, with...

Sea Cliff, NY · 19h

LongIslandPress

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Great Neck Estates Board of Trustees recruits resident at meeting to help restart popular summer camp

The Great Neck Estates Board of Trustees’ recent meeting started off with a few routine agenda items before boiling down to a single unexpected highlight of the night: the recruitment of attendee Jayson Rokhsar, a 31-year-old lifelong resident and father of two toddlers, to potentially help restart the village’s once-popular summer day camp.

Great Neck, NY · 1d

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Islip Town Restores One Million Oysters to the Great South Bay

The Town of Islip’s Department of Environmental Control restored approximately one million oysters and two hundred thousand clams to the Great South Bay as part of the Town's ongoing shellfish restoration efforts, an initiative that supports marine habitats, protects the long-term health of the bay, and improves overall water quality.

Islip, NY · 23h