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Co-founder of the LI International Film Expo, Debra Markowitz, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and cofounders of the LI International Film Expo Anne Stampfel and Henry Stampfel

28th annual LI International Film Expo kicks off in Bellmore

By Long Island Press

Jim Serpico turned to making artisans and leading Serpico's Bread Co. after a long career in producing television.

Business

Jim Serpico went from producing television to making bread and pizza

By Casey Fahrer

U.S. Rep Laura Gillen pushes legislation for safer roads in Hempstead.

Living

Gillen pushes for safer roads, communities to take advantage of grant funding

By Casey Fahrer

The Carlow

Living

How one company navigated LI zoning to open 300 units

By Claude Solnik

The Center for Scienceis opening three new prehistoric dinosaur exhibitions on August 7.

Community Events

Family Fun: Visit 3 new dino displays at Center for Science Teaching and Learning

By Maryam Babar

Representative Carolyn McCarthy Passes Away at 81

Politics

Bill Clinton, Kathy Hochul attend LI funeral services for former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Tuesday night

By Isabella Gallo

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Education

Sewanhaka superintendent addresses racism in school sports, Instagram post

By Ryan Toohill

Education

Floral Park-Bellerose BOE swears in new trustee, reappoints president with one dissenting vote

By Isabella Gallo

A Lakeview man was charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a man in Franklin Square.

Lakeview man charged with attempted murder in Franklin Square after car crash turns into stabbing

By Isabella Gallo

Belmont Park Village

Business

Valentino among new arrivals in Belmont Park Village shopping center

By Isabella Gallo

Stewart Manor 4th of July Parade

Community Events

Stewart Manor’s 4th of July parade returns despite tribulations

Amit Ben-Bassat

Long Island filmmaker Alex Calvo debuted his first movie, Redemption, at Bellmore Movies and Playhouse, summer 2025.

Community Events

LI filmmaker debuts first movie, Redemption, in Bellmore premiere

By Long Island Press

Wantagh held a parade in honor of Independence Day, an annual tradition in the community.

Wantagh holds parade for July 4

By Casey Fahrer

Thousands gathered at Jones Beach on July 4 to celebrate America's birthday with a firework specular show.

Community Events

Fireworks light up Jones Beach as thousands celebrate Fourth of July

By Larissa Fuentes

Planet Play in Bellmore has won the Best Video Game Arcade on Long Island 2025 title.

Planet Play: Inside the 2025 Best Arcade on Long Island

By Dorcas Umaru

Sebastian Quezada; Bianca Escobar; Amare Clark; Rebeka Hoberman; Harrison Yu; Justin Spera; Shannon Flachner; John Gaffney; Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly; Katherine Vaughn; Sarah Loiacono; Sarah Aliendro; Alexandra Francois; Reese Gallinaro; Liv Akiva; Camila Pisconti; Milan Patel; Kayla Lederer; Luca D'Arpino (L.to R.).

Politics

Nassau district attorney presents honorees with SHIELD Awards

Politics

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

By Isabella Gallo

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Community Events

Stewart Manor’s July 4 parade rerouted after Floral Park banishes event

By Isabella Gallo

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Education

Hundreds graduate from 3 Sewanhaka High School District schools

By Frankie DiCalogero, Alarice Gooden & Amit Ben-Bassat

Island Trees High School commemorated its senior class on the school's football field.

Education

Island Trees seniors encouraged to move ahead in life

By Casey Fahrer

A man from Hempstead was convicted for murder in connection to a drive-by shooting that killed a man.

Hempstead man convicted of murder after drive-by shooting

By Casey Fahrer

The Wantagh School District has decided to sell the building located at 1865 Beach St.

Education

Wantagh School District to sell off property

By Casey Fahrer

Levittown resident, Kayla Murphy, to host For You Fest at Foxwoods Resort Casino along with several other influencers.

Levittown local to host For You Fest at Foxwoods Resort Casino

By Casey Fahrer

A Merrick man was indicted for embezzling nearly $1 million and using it for personal purchases.

Merrick man indicted for embezzling nearly $1 million

By Casey Fahrer

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