Middle Village Roller Hockey shines in Wheel Talk Hockey tournament in Bethpage
A fierce display of skill and sportsmanship unfolded at the Sportime hockey rink in Bethpage on Saturday, Dec. 28, as Wheel Talk Hockey hosted a high-level three-on-three tournament. The event drew...
View ArticleFirst Day Hike: 12 places to start the new year right
While some Long Islanders will be spending the first day of the new year nursing a hangover, others are participating in a growing tradition: a First Day Hike. The guided hikes are a way to start the...
View ArticleLong Island Press seeking interns for 2025
The Long Island Press is seeking interns to work in the editorial department of the region's premier news and lifestyle publication covering Nassau and Suffolk counties. The Press, which has a history...
View Article2026 Best of Long Island contest nominations now being accepted
Those looking to nominate their favorite local businesses and people in the coveted 2026 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest can submit nominees through August.
View ArticleWhat’s your January 2025 horoscope? Here’s what the stars say
What’s in store for you to kick off 2025? Here’s what your January 2025 horoscope says. Aries You need to adopt a patient, calm and self-controlled approach to your situation. Use diplomacy in your...
View ArticleTwo dead whales wash up in one day on Long Island beaches
Marine biologists are investigating what caused two dead whales to wash up in one day on Long Island beaches about 20 miles from one another this week. In the first case, a 28-foot female humpback...
View ArticleDigital SAT: a game-changer for college admissions
The SAT, long considered a cornerstone of college admissions, is undergoing a significant transformation. The SAT has transitioned to an entirely digital format. This change aims to streamline the...
View ArticleSyosset celebrates Hanukkah at menorah lighting
The North Shore Synagogue, the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and community members lit the community menorah on Dec. 25 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. “As the sun set upon Syosset, it...
View ArticleTown of Oyster Bay’s Winter Toddler Sports Program returns
The Town of Oyster Bay’s Winter Toddler Sports Program will return on Feb. 11 for children ages 3 through 4. The six-week program will take place at the Hicksville Athletic Center. “The town’s Toddler...
View ArticleChildren’s room events at the Jericho library
The Jericho Public Library has events for children of all ages. This month, the Children's Department will host read alouds, arts and crafts, book discussions and music classes. The library has...
View ArticleAbsinthe: the green fairy’s journey through history and culture
Absinthe, often called "the green fairy," is an emerald-hued spirit steeped in myth, history and allure. It has captured the imaginations of artists, writers and connoisseurs for centuries, becoming...
View ArticleGlen Cove celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with programs
The City of Glen Cove will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20 with programming and events under this year’s theme, “We Are Stronger Together.” The event begins at 8:45 a.m. with a march....
View ArticleAva Fruchter named Student of the Quarter by Nassau BOCES Barry Tech
Ava Fruchter, a student from the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, has been named Student of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, a career and technical education high school....
View ArticleWoman arrested, charged in deadly car accident
A College Point woman was arrested on New Year’s Day after the car she was driving struck a man crossing a road in Plainview. Veronica Marmol, 39, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident...
View Article11 winter wedding must-haves for 2025
It’s never a bad time to celebrate love, and if your 2025 is kicking off with your own winter wedding, attending a wedding, or planning a wedding, we’ve got you covered with fashion, beauty and...
View ArticleLong Island native among New Orleans terrorist attack victims
A 25-year-old man who grew up on Long Island was one of at least 15 people killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Matthew Tenedorio was shot and killed...
View Article2 injured in 3-alarm Jericho fire on Christmas Day
A three-alarm fire broke out on Christmas in a condo on Vista Drive in The Hamlet, according to the Jericho Fire Department website. The fire began in the walls of a condo unit in the gated community...
View ArticleNassau County to host events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of...
Nassau County is set to remember the end of World War II 80 years ago with a number of celebrations. At a press conference held Dec. 17 at The Nassau Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage, Nassau...
View ArticleWheatley School DECA Club Shines at Regional Competition
The Wheatley School’s DECA club made history at the regional competition held at Plainview Old Bethpage High School on Dec. 14 with a record-breaking 26 students advancing to the state competition. The...
View ArticleYoung pianists shine at annual recital in Port Washington
The Port Washington Library hosted its annual piano recital on Dec. 14, featuring 39 young musicians who captivated an eager audience with their talent and poise. Ranging in age from 6 to 16, the...
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