By Nassau County | | 7/9/2025 10:39 AM

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 14 beaches, effective today, July 9, 2025. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/9/2025 10:31 AM

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) joined New York State Assemblymember Michaelle Solages in congratulating the organizers of the 12th annual Creole American Family Night at Eisenhower Park. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/8/2025 1:13 PM

Feds have dropped serious charges against alleged MS-13 leaders tied to Long Island violence. The post Feds on Long Island quietly drop high-profile MS-13 cases, reports say appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/8/2025 12:35 PM

The King Kullen in Middle Island will close permanently this Wednesday, as the landlord searches for a new grocery tenant to replace the longtime anchor. The post King Kullen in Middle Island to close for good Thursday appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/8/2025 12:14 PM

(FREEPORT and MERRICK, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) congratulated the leaders of the Rotary Club of Freeport-Merrick Rotary at the organization’s installation dinner on Thursday, June 26. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/8/2025 11:48 AM

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are soaking up summer at their new $2.6M beach house in Jamesport, embracing Long Island life with neighbors and waterfront views. The post Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union soak up Long Island life at $2.6M Jamesport beach house appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/7/2025 5:43 PM

County Legislator Seth Koslow, the ranking member of the Public Safety Committee and a longtime Little League coach, introduced legislation Monday that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at every county-owned athletic field and court. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/7/2025 5:31 PM

Lenore Ringer-Prezioso, beloved Bayport-Blue Point community champion and past Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, died July 5 after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends, family, and neighbors remember her fierce dedication, kindness, and leadership. The post Bayport-Blue Point mourns loss of beloved community champion appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/7/2025 3:22 PM

A truck fire near Exit 49 on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia shut down eastbound lanes for nearly two hours Monday afternoon, causing major traffic delays, police said. The post Truck fire on Sunrise Highway in Sayville shuts down traffic for hours and miles appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/7/2025 2:06 PM

Shelters across Long Island are overwhelmed after a surge in runaway pets spooked by Fourth of July fireworks. “They take off, terrified,” one supervisor said. The post Long Island shelters overwhelmed after July 4 as ‘terrified’ pets flee fireworks appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/7/2025 12:17 PM

Nassau County Legislature Legislator Seth I. Koslow is partnering with the Freeport Memorial Library, Merrick Library and North Merrick Public Library to host his second annual back-to-school supply drive. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/7/2025 12:11 PM

Lucharitos is making its general managers partial owners, offering up to 10% profit-sharing at each of its seven Long Island locations. The post Lucharitos rolls out profit-sharing to GMs in bold move to fuel growth appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/7/2025 10:13 AM

Following a devastating Thursday, June 26 apartment fire in Baldwin that displaced nearly 200 people, Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé and Scott M. Davis joined the greater Baldwin community in supporting the grassroots relief effort... ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/7/2025 10:13 AM

Following a devastating Thursday, June 26 apartment fire in Baldwin that displaced nearly 200 people, Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé and Scott M. Davis joined the greater Baldwin community in supporting the grassroots relief effort... ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/6/2025 8:03 PM

Hospitalized in what his family feared were his final days, retired NYPD officer Alan Beck is now rallying. As donations pour in, his loved ones are holding on to hope — and promising to refund every dollar if he makes it home. The post ‘Pepaw’ Beck, retired NYPD officer from Rocky Point, defies the odds as loved ones hold out hope appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/4/2025 2:22 PM

A driver who sped away from police on the LIE at more than 110 mph remains at large, but authorities impounded the vehicle in Brentwood Thursday night. The post Driver who fled cops at 110 MPH remains at large; car impounded in Brentwood appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/4/2025 12:13 PM

Arya Parikh, 6, believed in magic and swam like a mermaid. After her sudden passing, the Long Island community came together to support her family with an extraordinary wave of love. The post ‘A lifetime of love in 6 short years’: Long Island mourns Arya Parikh appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Ben Fiebert | 7/3/2025 10:35 PM

Nassau County officials are stepping up beach patrols and issuing reminders about ocean safety after a woman was … Continued The post Shark bite prompts beefed-up safety measures at Nassau beaches appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 7/3/2025 8:17 PM

The third installment of Wantagh’s Thursday Night Live summer festival series took place this week — and the … Continued The post Photos: Thursday Night Live brings music, food and fun to Wantagh appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 7/3/2025 5:09 PM

Merriam-Webster defines courage as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.” In local government, we don’t expect the type of courage that you saw in the people who stormed the beaches of Normandy,... ... Read full Story