By Nassau County | | 3/17/2026 5:14 PM

On Saturday, March 14, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) and Legislators Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre), Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) and Viviana L. Russell (D – Westbury) attended the annual Nassau ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/17/2026 5:08 PM

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) proudly joined her colleagues in government at the Friedberg JCC on Sunday, March 15 to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 3/17/2026 1:46 PM

“It’s a pretty good change, in my opinion, for high school football on Long Island that has gotten … Continued The post Garden City vs. Massapequa set as Nassau rolls out crossover games appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/17/2026 11:12 AM

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket has permanently closed, joining other Long Island locations as Bloomin’ Brands trims underperforming restaurants amid changing dining trends. The post Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Kevin Redding | 3/17/2026 10:04 AM

Joe Palmeri, the co-owner of Reese’s 1900 in Patchogue, has been bartending since he was 17. But one … Continued The post Meet the Barkeep: Joe Palmeri pours tradition at Reese’s 1900 appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 3/17/2026 9:45 AM

The historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead is entering a new era. The Town of Riverhead has officially … Continued The post Jazz Loft takes ownership of Riverhead’s Vail-Leavitt Music Hall appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/17/2026 8:14 AM

A Westbury church leader and his wife were killed in a six-vehicle DWI crash on the Southern State Parkway Sunday night. The driver has been charged and remains hospitalized as the investigation continues. The post Community mourns bishop, wife killed in DWI crash on Southern State Pkwy. appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/16/2026 8:10 PM

A judge told Austin Lynch on Monday that he faces new charges in the November shooting death of Emily Finn of West Sayville — though specifics remain under seal ahead of a Friday arraignment. The post Ex-boyfriend faces new charges in killing of West Sayville teen Emily Finn appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/16/2026 5:49 PM

A Sayville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of armed robberies targeting convenience and liquor stores in Holtsville and Huntington Station last fall. The post Sayville man sentenced to 12 Years for armed robbery spree in Suffolk appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 5:17 PM

Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez (D – Valley Stream) recently visited the Brooklyn Avenue School’s Black History Month live wax museum presentation. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 5:12 PM

Nassau County Legislators Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) and Cynthia Nuñez (D – Valley Stream) partnered with the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR), the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) and the Long Island ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 5:08 PM

Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez proudly joined the community and her colleagues in local government on Saturday, Feb. 28 for Jonathan Herrera’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor, where she congratulated him for earning Scouting’s highest rank. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 3:54 PM

On March 9, we all heard a polished speech with a lot of promises from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. But Nassau County needs leaders that not only make promises – but keep them. Over and over again, he has failed to meet that goal. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 3:51 PM

On Thursday, March 12, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Incorporated Village of Hempstead will receive $23 million in Environmental Bond Act funding for new sewer piping to replace an aged and undersized wastewater collection ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 3:49 PM

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) and Legislator Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) were the guest speakers at the Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP Branch’s monthly meeting. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/16/2026 3:27 PM

Mighty Fine hopes to reopen by Easter in the former Finley’s space in Huntington as owners also prepare a second cafe in Bay Shore. The post Mighty Fine pie bar, cafe eyes pre-Easter reopening n Huntington appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 3/16/2026 3:08 PM

The celebration is being presented as part of Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine’s America 250 initiative. The post Romaine announces ‘Freedom Fest’ July 3 concert, fireworks bash appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 3/16/2026 2:38 PM

Long Beach Sandwich Company has reopened after a kitchen fire forced the popular West Beech Street deli to close just before Christmas. The post Long Beach Sandwich Co. reopens after Christmastime kitchen fire appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 1:09 PM

On Friday, March 13, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) – a 15-year member of the Uniondale Fire Department – honored Nassau County’s Chief Fire Marshal and County Fire Coordinator Mike Uttaro for being recognized by the Building ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 1:07 PM

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) congratulated Hempstead’s Daniel Rodriguez and Stanville Brown and for their successful completion of Island Harvest’s Workforce Skill Development Institute’s Warehousing and Inventory Control Program. ... Read full Story