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Melamed during a school production.

Charity

Ellie Melamed founds rare illness support nonprofit

By J. Cav Scott

NYSNA members at a recent association event.

Health

Northwell nurses vote to authorize strike

By J. Cav Scott

Family and Children's Association was appointed to the state's Cannabis Education Advisory Council.

Business

Long Island executive Jeffrey Reynolds chosen for cannabis council

By J. Cav Scott

Left to right: Vinay Nair, DO; Niraj Desai, MD; Nabil Dagher, MD.

Health

Northwell to launch Long Island’s first pancreas transplant program

By Long Island Press

The Trump administration has halted offshore wind farm projects, including two off of Long Island's coast.

Trump pauses offshore wind projects, including two off Long Island’s coast

By Casey Fahrer

A former nursing home aide at a Glen Cove facility was sentenced for sexually assaulting two disabled residents, according to the state Attorney General Letitia James'office.

Ex-Cove nursing home aide sentenced to up to six years in prison

By Casey Fahrer

Debra Gruda (R.) is hosting a benefit to raise money for cancer research in honor of her late husband, Jonah Gruda (L.).

Charity

‘Because Jonah Would’ benefit to honor late Farmingdale native after battle with cancer

By Casey Fahrer

More than 20 Nassau County schools drinking water tested positive for lead.

Health

Over 20 Nassau school districts have lead in their drinking water

By Casey Fahrer & Larissa Fuentes

The Syosset Hospital was honored for its nurses' care of patients.

Health

Syosset Hospital earns Magnet Designation with Distinction for first time

By Casey Fahrer

Mineola High School seniors Julianna Plunkett and Amanda Baker were honored at the 2025-2026 Nassau Zone Physical Education Awards Dinner. (L-R): Julianna Plunkett and Amanda Baker.

Mineola seniors celebrated at Physical Education Awards Dinner

Superintendent Francesco Ianni recognized Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School staff for their extraordinary response to a medical emergency that saved the life of kindergarten student Sebastian Melendez.

When every second counts: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary staff saves student’s life

Madeline Dileo celebrated her 100th birthday last week.

Health

Resident turns 100

Woodbury-native Aden Kneller had his wish come true through the Garden of Dreams Foundation when he met Jalen Brunson and attended his first New York Knicks game after a long battle with cancer.

Health

Woodbury cancer survivor, 9, has dream come true as honorary Knick

By Casey Fahrer

A vial of lenacapavir, the newly FDA-approved twice-yearly PrEP injection for HIV prevention

Health

The breakthrough drug transforming HIV prevention: FDA-approved lenacapavir protects with twice-yearly injections

By Bernadette Starzee

The Glen Cove City Council passed a new law prohibiting marijuana consumption in public spaces at its latest meeting.

Health

City of Glen Cove prohibits marijuana consumption in public spaces

By Casey Fahrer

Dr. Louis Nkrumah speaks to the Mineola Board of Trustees about opening a practice in the village.

North Hempstead

Neurosurgery practice to move into former PBA office

By J. Cav Scott

Nassau University Medical Center adopts its 2026 budget with a $167.1 million deficit.

Business

Nassau University Medical Center board adopts 2026 budget with $167.1M deficit

By Casey Fahrer

A new crisis center has opened in Hicksville, providing 24/7 care for those in need of mental health services.

CN Guidance & Counseling Services opens 24/7 crisis center in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

Francesco Allocca (C.) and the community members and medical professionals who helped him recover.

Locust Valley athlete reunites with coaches and medical staff who saved his life

Thomas Stokes has been named the new CEO of Nassau University Medical Center.

Business

NUMC taps Thomas Stokes as permanent CEO

By Casey Fahrer

Over 50 people participated in a cleanup of Udalls Cove, according to high school junior Joseph Shemesh.

Great Neck teens gather over 50 volunteers for Udalls Cove cleanup

By Hannah Resnick

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Business

Dr. Levin expands practice to Mineola to treat resistant depression, anxiety

By Isabella Gallo

Manhasset High School senior Aidan Wong was invited to present his research at the Entomological Society of America's annual meeting.

Community Events

Manhasset senior to present research at national conference

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Bethpage

Some hopeful signs in decades of worry and delay over Bethpage toxic plume

By Salomé Davoudiasl and Admir Radoncic

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