WHAT – In observance of May as Jewish American Heritage Month, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) will host a special celebration at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building on Wednesday, May 20. ... Read full Story
By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 5/1/2026 1:57 PM
Anthony Calvo pleaded guilty to attempted murder charges for striking a taxi company dispatcher repeatedly in the head and face with an ax.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 5/1/2026 1:33 PM
One of Babylon Village’s buzziest restaurants is making a comeback. The James, a modern American brasserie at 21 … Continued
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 5/1/2026 1:08 PM
A Patchogue man faces attempted murder and burglary charges for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend's 22-year-old son seven times after breaking into the home through a window.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Guest | 5/1/2026 1:07 PM
Unlike some forms of pollution, the chemicals present do not break down for generations and are linked to various cancers and illnesses.
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They showed up for wings. They left with questions. Now, some Smokey Bones customers are also left holding … Continued
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Pathmark, once a staple across Nassau and Suffolk counties, is being revived under a new small-format concept called Pathmark Daily.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 5/1/2026 10:06 AM
The restaurant announced the news in a social media post Thursday, thanking patrons for their support over the years.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 4/30/2026 6:35 PM
Andrew Salgado, the 14-year-old Miller Place varsity soccer player whose fight for survival galvanized the community for over a month, has died five weeks after a March 24 bicycle accident on Route 25A.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 4/30/2026 6:00 PM
Brandon Nimmo is selling the Old Westbury estate he purchased in 2023 after signing his eight-year Mets contract, listing the five-bedroom home for $5,695,000 following his trade to Texas.
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Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) attended the walkout ceremony for retiring Port Washington PD Chief Robert Del Muro. ... Read full Story
Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) joined Paws of War and their supporters at The Royalton Mansion on Thursday, April 23 for their Hearts & Heroes gala. ... Read full Story
In observance of Earth Day, Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) is partnering with NYS Assemblymember Judy Griffin, NYS Senator Siela A. Bynoe, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray and an array of community partners to host ... Read full Story
Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) joined New York State Senator Siela A. Bynoe and Assemblymember Judy Griffin in congratulating the Bronze Award winners from Girl Scout Troop 2210 during the Meadow Elementary School’s ... Read full Story
Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) joined the community and his colleagues in government at Hempstead High School on Saturday, April 25 for the annual Hempstead My Brother’s Keeper symposium. ... Read full Story
Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) is partnering with the Elmont Memoria Library to host a Financial Planning Workshop at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. During the event, experts will share their knowledge regarding financial ... Read full Story
By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 4/30/2026 2:35 PM
Each location becomes part of the experience, offering guests the feeling of stepping into another era of the Northeast.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 4/30/2026 2:28 PM
A 59-year-old Mastic woman was seriously injured in a crash on Sunrise Highway in North Bellport Thursday morning that closed westbound lanes for hours during the investigation and cleanup.
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The 6-foot-7 lefty tossed 1⅓ scoreless innings in a 6-2 loss to Arizona, allowing two hits and a walk while recording four outs against big-league hitters.
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By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 4/30/2026 12:53 PM
At the center of it all is the café’s “create your own pie” bar, where customers can start with a prepaid crust and then customize.
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“On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It started at sundown April 30, when, according to Celtic lore, the evil spirits that had wreaked havoc on humans since Halloween had a last fling before the dawning of May 1 cast them into their annual six-month exile. The night of April 30 is still celebrated, especially abroad, with bonfires and revelry.” — Deane Morrison, The Owatonna (Minnesota) People’s Press, 26 Mar. 2026
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To the ancient Celts, May Day marked the start of summer, and a critical time when the boundaries between the human and supernatural worlds were removed, requiring that people take special measures to protect themselves against enchantments. The Beltane fire festival originated in a summer ritual in which cattle were herded between two huge bonfires to protect them from evil and disease. The word Beltane has been used in English since the 15th century, but the earliest known instance of the word in print—as well as the description of that summer ritual—appears in an Irish glossary commonly attributed to Cormac, a king and bishop who lived in the south of Ireland near the end of the first millennium.