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Meet Keanu, an emotional support dog for LI school

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Following a tragic upstate bus crash in the fall of 2023, the Farmingdale school community temporarily turned to a beloved yellow lab puppy named Daler to help cope with the grief.  Recognizing the impact of the canine companion, school superintendent Paul Defendini saw the opportunity for a new addition to the […]

Farmingdale, NY · 23h

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 · 1d
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TBR News Media

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Patriot defense gets Playoff Party started

Regular season or postseason, it doesn’t seem to matter for the still unbeaten Ward Melville varsity football team. On Nov. 7, they dismantled the Sachem East Flaming Arrows for the second time this year in a Suffolk Division I quarterfinal matchup and advanced to meet old friend William Floyd in the semifinals on Nov. 13.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 1d
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Herald Community Newspapers

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Baldwin Trunk or Treat brings Halloween fun to children with autism and their families

Halloween festivities took on a special meaning Oct. 25, as A Child Beyond Inc. hosted its second annual Trunk or Treat at Baldwin Long Island Rail Road Station. Held from noon to 3 p.m., the autism-community-focused event welcomed roughly 160 children and family members, doubling attendance from the previous year.

Baldwin, NY · 1d
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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 · 2d

Lohud | The Journal News

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Tornado Warning issued for parts of Queens, Nassau County near JFK Airport

A Tornado Warning was issued Thursday for parts of southern Queens, including the area around John F. Kennedy International Airport, and southwestern Nassau County, with the alert in effect until 2 p.m. New York City Emergency Management urged people in the warned areas to take shelter immediately. Where to take shelter during a tornado warning People in the affected areas should move to a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor of a building, away from windows. They should remain indoors until it is safe. Residents should monitor weather alerts and check on loved ones in the affected areas when it is safe to do so. For tornado safety guidance, visit nyc.gov/beready . New Yorkers can sign up for emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of southern Queens, including the JFK Airport area, and southwestern Nassau County until 2PM.If you're in the warned area, please take shelter now. Head to a basement or small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Stay inside until it's safe.Keep an eye on weather alerts and check on loved

Nassau County, NY · 2d

NBC New York

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Rain and snow move out as chilly and windy conditions take over for the weekend

The rain and early-season snow impacting our area will begin to wind down throughout the day as periods of light to moderate rain and some snow gradually taper off, as the November nor’easter that dumped over a foot of snow in upstate NY pulls farther offshore. Any remaining precipitation...

New York, NY · 1d

Long Island Life & Politics

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Beam Signing for New Ronald McDonald House Held in Stony Brook

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico joined Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and representatives of Ronald McDonald House on November 10 for a ceremonial beam signing marking an important milestone in the construction of a new Ronald

Stony Brook, NY · 1d

LongIslandPress

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Seaford board makes motion to further show gratitude to veterans

It was all about the veterans as Seaford School District Board of Education held their meeting the evening after Veteran’s Day to formally show their gratitude and thank the school and community for the way they celebrated those who have given their all and continue to serve for the freedoms we all enjoy in this country.

Seaford, 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 · 1d

LongIslandPress

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Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Long-standing store set to close in village and tennis team crowned state champs

J&R Discount store to close in Massapequa Park, residents up-in-arms. Discount store J&R is set to close in Massapequa Park on Jan. 31 after more than 50 years in business. One local resident said the community may boycott the store’s replacement. Port Washington girls tennis wins first state championship.

Massapequa Park, NY · 12h

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 · 2d

TBR News Media

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Community Playhouse of Northport kicks off the holiday season with ‘Mary Poppins’

The Community Playhouse of Northport closes out its 4th season with their Fall Main Stage production of Mary Poppins. CPN lives up to its mission statement of a warm, welcoming and inclusive family-friendly environment, with a cast of 50+ adults and children, all jam-packed with talent from their youngest performers who are just 8-years old to adults in their 70’s. CPN invites Long Islanders to start the holidays off early and bring the whole family to a production that promises to warm your hearts “In the most delightful way!”

Northport, NY · 21h

News 12

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Stony Brook University celebrates first-generation students

Nearly 40% of undergrads at the university are first-generation college students.

Stony Brook, NY · 1d

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PayMore Started With One Massapequa Store on Broadway. It Just Opened Number 150

A business that began as a single storefront on Broadway in Massapequa now has 150 locations. PayMore, the electronics buy-and-sell chain headquartered in Massapequa, announced on November 10 that it had reached the milestone with the opening of a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 2. From one shop...

Massapequa, NY · 2d

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 · 1d

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County Roofing Highlights Nearly 40 Years Serving Hicksville

""On a tight Hicksville lot, where everything goes is a real question, and it's one you answer before the crew shows up. A contractor who hasn't looked at the access is a contractor who loses half a day to it, and that half day comes out of your schedule rather than theirs.""

Hicksville, NY · 1d

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Rock Out Hunger Turns 17 in Bay Shore on Sunday, With Clyde McPhatter's Drifters Playing for a Food Pantry

The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on West Main Street in Bay Shore stages the 17th Rock Out Hunger on Sunday, November 15, a Veterans Day weekend concert whose proceeds all go to the St. Mary's and St. Peter's Food Pantry. Doors open at 1 p.m., the show starts at 2 p.m., and tickets are $50 with every fee included.

Bay Shore, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Sam Tsang earns honors for work with Seaford Chamber of Commerce

Sam Tsang, a longtime entrepreneur and member of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, was recognized as Seaford’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 event, held at the Crest Hollow...

Seaford, NY · 1d