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Floral Park-Bellerose appoints new principal and assistant principal
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (556+ words) The Floral Park-Bellerose School has hired a new principal and assistant principal, who are set to begin on July 1." Penelopi Kikis was appointed as the new principal after 20 years as an educator and will be leaving her current principal position…...
The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (720+ words) Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more. CAT'S IN THE CRADLE 50 TH ANNIVERSARY: THE SONG THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES A documentary screening examining the enduring emotional impact of Harry Chapin's iconic song will…...
Fifth-graders post up positivity at Massapequa elementary school " LI Press
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (178+ words) More than 1, 000 messages of joy adorn the back wall of a fifth-grade classroom at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District. Taking inspiration from the Broadway play "Every Brilliant Thing," Emily Bresnihan's class set out to list all of…...
Great Neck Adult Learning Center celebrates 53rd annual graduation " LI Press
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (163+ words) The Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center celebrated its 53rd annual graduation and awards ceremony on June 10, honoring dozens of adult learners for achievements ranging from high school equivalency diplomas to English language proficiency. Among those recognized at the 2026 ceremony…...
Juneteenth events being held throughout Long island
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (309+ words) SUFFOLK COUNTY JUNETEENTH FREEDOM TRAIL COLD SPRING HARBOR'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AND TOUR The Village of Hempstead invites residents and visitors to partake in their annual Juneteenth Celebration. This family-friendly event will honor Juneteenth with live entertainment, cultural celebrations, food vendors,…...
Blue Island Homes expands to North Shore with new Greenvale office
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (321+ words) Blue Island Homes celebrated the opening of its second Long Island office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11, marking the expansion of the real estate brokerage from its original South Shore location to the North Shore. Community members, business leaders…...
Great Neck Plaza residents raise concerns over proposed rental apartment development at historic church site
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (475+ words) More than 30 residents attended a Village of Great Neck Plaza public hearing Wednesday night as developers unveiled plans for a four-story, 64-unit apartment building at the site of the former St. Paul's Episcopal Church property at 68 Grace Ave. , prompting concerns…...
The Mineola artist that uses Amazon boxes as his medium
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (395+ words) Over the last four years, Mineola resident John Cusati has spent his time crafting items like a grandfather clock, a four-foot piano and an electric guitar " all out of Amazon boxes." Cusati said he does not call himself a good…...
Long Islanders discover new ways to make a difference at Kids Need More's two-day volunteer experience
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (469+ words) What do ice cream socials, summer camp, holiday magic, virtual friendships, internships, and community leadership all have in common? The weekend was designed to introduce both new and returning volunteers to the heart of the organization's mission while showcasing the…...
New business bouncing back; healthcare leads rebound
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (820+ words) The U. S. economy has been facing substantial uncertainty and volatility, including tariffs and turmoil, but a study by a TD Bank economist found that hasn't stopped people from launching new businesses. TD Bank Economist Ksenia Bushmeneva in a study released May…...