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Rockville Centre LIRR newsstand set for change

After 22 years serving commuters and residents, the newsstand inside the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station is preparing for a change in ownership, with a new tenant selected to take over the space. A banner displayed above the newsstand offers a farewell message to the community, reading, “22...

Rockville Centre, NY · 9h
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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Massapequa, Long Island

It is hard to think of another community on Long Island that has produced quite the combination of famous people that Massapequa has. Four brothers from one family became Hollywood actors. Three young musicians who grew up in the area took rockabilly to the top of the record charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Three brothers from another family played in the National Football League. And then, of course, there is Jerry Seinfeld.

Massapequa, NY · 12h
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Hempstead bus camera tickets face class action lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit challenging the Town of Hempstead's school bus camera ticketing program can move forward, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ruled.

Hempstead, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Gala Fresh Farms in Baldwin rebrands as Gala Foods, plans Nov. 14 celebration

Gala Foods will host a “Welcome to the Family” celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its three Nassau County supermarkets in Baldwin and Freeport. The event will celebrate the rebranding of Gala Fresh Farms in Baldwin to Gala Foods. The change unites...

Baldwin, NY · 7h
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Long Island Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling More Than $500K from Trust

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EDWARD W. MILLER, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to eight months of imprisonment and one year of supervised release for embezzling more than $500,000 from a trust he managed.

Lawrence, NY · 6h

CBS News

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First responders give out turkeys at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers

Yonkers, NY · 21h

takemetotn.com

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We Ranked 10 Old-School Chinese Restaurants In Queens Where The Portions Never Shrank

Food prices keep climbing, and a lot of plates seem to get smaller every year. Out in Queens, though, some Chinese restaurants still pack the container until the lid barely closes. These are the dim sum halls, roast meat counters, and corner takeout spots that feed big families on a...

Queens, NY · 1d

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 · 8h

News 12

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Merrick pizzeria opens 2nd location down south

Frankie’s East Side Pizzeria is serving slices, via online orders only for now, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2d

News 12

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Amazon warehouse could be opening in old Sunrise Mall property

Residents who live nearby showed up at the Oyster Bay town planning meeting to express their concerns.

Massapequa, NY · 20h

SciFiSland

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The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage

Beneath Bethpage and neighboring Nassau County communities lies one of the largest groundwater contamination plumes in the United States. Stretching approximately four miles south from […] The post The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Bethpage, NY · 2d

franchising.com

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Potbelly Brings Oven-Toasted Sandwiches to New Hyde Park

November 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is coming to New Hyde Park with a new shop opening Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 909 Hillside Avenue. Located in North Shore Commons at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Lakeville Road,...

New Hyde Park, NY · 18h

NBC New York

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Stew Leonard's hosts massive turkey giveaway for Long Island families

With over 300,000 Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity, the tri-state supermarket chain hopes to make this holiday season a bit easier for locals. NBC4’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports from Farmingdale, Long Island.

East Meadow, NY · 2d

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Village of Hempstead – Public Hearing Notice

The Village of Hempstead Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Village Hall to consider a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 119, Article VI, entitled “Veterans Exemption.”. The proposed legislation would add a new provision, § 119-31, entitled “Full...

Hempstead, NY · 1d

The Garden Magazine

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Pathmark Daily Brings the Old Name Back to Long Island

Pathmark, a supermarket name many East Coast shoppers remember, has returned to Long Island in a much smaller form. The revival began in East Meadow, where an existing grocery was converted into a new concept built around convenience and value. The opening marks Pathmark’s return to Long Island more than a decade after the bankruptcy...

Long Island, NY · 2d

News 12

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Daycare worker qualifications under scrutiny after alleged incidents at Tutor Time locations

Following an alleged abuse case involving a child at a Tutor Time in Massapequa and a previous incident reported at a Lindenhurst location, questions are being raised about the screening, qualifications and training required for daycare workers in New York.

Lindenhurst, NY · 2d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Miss Long Island crowns 2027 pageant titleholders

A simple act of kindness can really make a big difference in someone's life. A simple compliment can be given and received for free, and it truly makes such a big impact.”. To empower the next generation of women, the Miss Long Island Pageant hosted a ceremony at Molloy University’s Madison Theatre on Nov. 1 to crown the next Miss Long Island and Miss Long Island Teen 2027.

Hempstead, NY · 8h

5townscentral.com

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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

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

LongIslandPress

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Remembering David Bernacchi: A Life Devoted to Helping Others

For David Bernacchi, founder of Pets4Luv, helping others was never about recognition or praise; it was simply who he was. Whether rescuing an abandoned animal or lending a hand to someone in need, Bernacchi always put others first. His sudden passing in late October has left a void in the animal rescue community and in the lives of those who knew him.

Massapequa, NY · 1d