Maria Kaufman, a Long Island McDonald’s Owner/Operator, gathered with local school crossing guards and McDonald’s crew members to celebrate Long Island Crossing Guard Appreciation Week. As part of the February 23–27 initiative, crossing guards throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties were invited
Students at Smithtown High School East and West now have a new addition to their culinary lineup: the Farmer’s Fridge vending machine. Designed to offer nutritious, farm-fresh meals on the go, Farmer’s Fridge features options such as chicken wraps, Greek salads, Thai noodles, pesto pasta, and chia seed pudding. Each machine is regularly restocked by […]
The Town of Islip recently announced the passage of legislation granting a partial real property tax exemption of up to 50% to surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The exemption applies to property owned and used by the surviving spouse as the surviving spouse’s primary residence. Under the new law, […]
Celebrate Irish heritage and local spirit! From parades to eats, drinks, and shopping, support neighborhood businesses while enjoying festive fun. Parades are happening almost every weekend in March, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate and keep it local. Saturday, March 7, 2026 Kings Park – 16th Annual Parade, 12 PM. Starts at Lou […]
Scarlett Lee, a promising young fencer from New York Fencing Academy and a junior at Syosset High School on Long Island, has had an extraordinary season that has established her among the nation’s elite in her sport. On February 13, Lee secured a top 8 medal at the North American Cup, earning her a coveted […]
L-R Leg. Scott Davis, Leg. Viviana Russell, Michael Mulqueen, Leg. Debra Mulé, John Solazzo, Leg. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Leg. Cynthia Nunez, Leg. Carrie Solages Nassau County Legislative Democrats, joined by local homeowners impacted by the fees, today unveiled legislation to immediately slash excessive County Clerk filing fees, calling the current structure an unlawful
Orchestra Long Island (OLI), a Huntington-based nonprofit that continues the musical legacy of the Long Island Philharmonic, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Harry Chapin Foundation to support its performance and arts-in-education initiatives. Foundation Executive Director Mike Grayeb noted that the organization was proud to support OLI, emphasizing that Harry
In a landmark moment, United Way of Long Island celebrated an extraordinary $600,000 commitment from the National Grid Foundation, setting a new benchmark for philanthropic support. According to United Way’s ALICE Report, more than 354,000 Long Islanders struggle to afford basic needs, with one in three families unable to heat their homes reliably. As Long […]












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