By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 12:57 PM

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) had the honor of joining the community for the “Symphony of Hope” at Molloy University’s Madison Theatre on Thursday, March 12. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 12:55 PM

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) partnered with the Nassau County Police Department’s Community Affairs division to host a Friday, March 13 workshop to educate members of the ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 12:39 PM

On Thursday, March 12, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) and Legislators Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) and Viviana L. Russell (D – Westbury) attended the Nassau Community College Foundation Gala at ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/16/2026 11:53 AM

Two people were killed and several others injured after an SUV crossed the median and triggered a six-vehicle wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. An Oceanside driver faces DWI and homicide charges. The post 2 die in Southern State Pkwy. wrong-way crash; Oceanside woman faces DWI charge appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 3/16/2026 11:46 AM

One of the region’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades descended upon the North Shore over the weekend. The … Continued The post North Shore turns green for Miller Place–Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day parade appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 11:32 AM

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) joined the leaders, coaches, and supporters of the Uniondale Police Athletic League (PAL) in celebrating their Thursday, March 12 Night of Gratitude Coaches Appreciation Dinner at Maggiano’s Little ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 11:21 AM

In recognition of March as Women’s History Month in America, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) honored Plainview luminary Marsha Elowsky for her lifelong commitment to community service. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 3/16/2026 11:18 AM

After being snowed out by this February’s blizzard, Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) is bringing her Mobile Office Hour series to the Uniondale Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 3/16/2026 11:02 AM

With The Study, founder Terence Scarlatos is introducing a quieter café concept designed as a community 'third space.' The post Why the Toast Coffee + Kitchen founder is betting on a quieter concept appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 3/16/2026 11:01 AM

La Goulue Sur Mer will reopen for the 2026 season in Southampton Village on March 19, bringing back its French bistro menu and lively dining. The post La Goulue Sur Mer sets reopening date in Southampton appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Kevin Redding | 3/16/2026 9:24 AM

Christine Clampitt draws on nearly two decades behind the bar — and a love for experimenting with recipes. The post Meet the Barkeep: Christine Clampitt pours the fun at Jack Dolan’s appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/16/2026 8:51 AM

Sweet Sparkle Society is a new Lindenhurst kids party space offering spa-style celebrations and confidence-building workshops. The post Local sisters set April 1 opening for Sweet Sparkle Society in Lindenhurst appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 3/15/2026 9:31 PM

Step inside the front door at 9 Broadway in Massapequa and you’ll find The Coffee Grind, an eclectic café known … Continued The post New speakeasy hidden behind popular coffee shop in Massapequa appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 3/15/2026 5:31 PM

The polar bears plunged. More than 1,000 Long Islanders braved frigid temperatures Sunday afternoon in Long Beach, charging … Continued The post Near freezing temperatures? No prob for Long Island’s Polar Bears appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 3/15/2026 3:06 PM

Dolce Bella, the dessert brand known for its over-the-top cannoli creations and house-made gelato, is preparing to open … Continued The post TikTok-famous Dolce Bella expanding to Smithtown with first Suffolk shop appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Eric Micallef | 3/15/2026 1:41 PM

The 36th Annual Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through Montauk Highway on Sunday, March 16. GLI … Continued The post Scenes from the big annual St. Pat’s parade in Bayport & Blue Point appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/15/2026 11:07 AM

Police say a woman lost control of an SUV early Sunday and smashed into the front of a Central Islip home. She now faces a DWI charge. The post SUV smashes into Central Islip home; woman charged with DWI appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/14/2026 9:44 PM

A top-prize winning ticket for TAKE 5 evening drawing on Wednesday was sold in Islip, New York Lottery … Continued The post TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $32K sold in Islip appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 3/14/2026 6:05 PM

After nearly two years, Peter Pan Diner in Bay Shore is reopening following a 2024 kitchen fire. Owner Peter Lentzeres rebuilt the diner inside and out, adding new menu items while keeping longtime favorites. The post After 20 months, Peter Pan Diner set to reopen in Bay Shore appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Eric Micallef | 3/14/2026 4:51 PM

The Greater Bay Shore community was awash in green for the annual Bay Shore–Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade. … Continued The post Great photos from the 2026 Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day parade appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story