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“Salute to America” fire work show

Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Sir P.G. Wodehouse made his name writing farcical stories about a charming but clueless rich young gentleman who is rescued from his escapades by his valet.

People

P.G. Wodehouse: The master of farce

By Annie Wilkinson

Jasmine Luo's Girl Scout journey has shaped her leadership and future dreams.

Suffolk

Girl Scout of the Month: Jasmine Luo on artistry, dedication and leadership

By Long Island Press

fashion

QNS

Faith meets fashion in the life and work of Queens designer Tobi Rubinstein

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Port Washington

Port Washington Board of Education reelects leadership, eyes impact of federal fund freeze

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Asian Jade Society of Suffolk County held their 2025 11th anniversary bbq with Mets legend Mookie Wilson.

Mets legend Mookie Wilson joins Asian Jade Society’s 11th anniversary BBQ

By Long Island Press

Northport native Preston 'P.J.' Carey, a four-star defensive lineman, will announce his college football commitment on June 30.

People

LI native Preston Carey announces football commitment from Oheka Castle

By Max Rosen

Seeds of Change: Redefining Policing and Public Safety Conference

Manhasset

LI advocates gather for police reform conference at Shelter Rock

Amit Ben-Bassat

Elizabeth Edquist is 'Totally Taylor' — Long Island's very own Taylor Swift.

Islip

Meet Long Island’s very own Taylor Swift

By Isabella Reilly

The 'Dink for Pink' pickleball fundraiser will raise money for breast cancer research in honor of Margaret Elenis.

Port Washington

‘Dink for Pink’ event to benefit breast cancer charity founded by local mother

By Erin Sjostedt

Lindenhurst Memorial Library brought smiles to those who need it by histing a card-making initiative for Cards for Hospitalized Kids.

Lindenhurst library makes cards for hospitalized kids

By Isabella Reilly

Gabrielle Mitchell is a 12th grade girl scout and Gold Award honoree.

Suffolk

Girl Scout Gabrielle Mitchell is a shining, rising star

By Long Island Press

Miss Polonia

People

‘Miss Polonia’ candidates sought to represent Polish heritage and leadership

By Christy Hinko

Memorial Day

Bethpage

Memorial Day: Honoring two Vietnam War heroes buried on Long Island

By Christy Hinko

Watching Pope Leo's ascension in person in Vatican City was 'electric,' one Long Islander said.

Rockville Centre

‘Overwhelmed with emotion:’ Long Islanders at Vatican for Pope Leo’s ascension

By Timothy Bolger

Beverly Munter

Syosset

91-Year-Old Beverly Munter Makes Hilarious Comeback at Governor’s Comedy Club

By Christy Hinko

George Andriopoulos and Suzanne D’Amico running for Farmingdale Board Of Education

By Grace Olinkiewicz

Wantagh School District has three candidates running for its board of education

Wantagh

Wantagh has three candidates for the Board of Education

By Grace Olinkiewicz

woman standing in front of exhibit marking history of Willowbrook State School

AMNY

‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

Mose Allison

Smithtown

Mose Allison: The raw blues king

By Annie Wilkinson

For her Gold Award, Girl Scout Lizzy Ryan created a curriculum to prepare students for high school writing and English classes.

Medford

How this Girl Scout finds inspiration through writing

By Long Island Press

Gina Pellettiere

Hofstra alums honor late band director Gina Pellettiere with musical tribute

By Christy Hinko

Westbury friends standing next to each other in a house.

Westbury

It all started in a high school band 53 years ago in Westbury

By Isabella Gallo

NYSID competition

New York Institute of Technology students win award for disabilities invention

By Denivia Rivera

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