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Things to do this weekend on Long Island include a show by comedian Gabriel Iglesias.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

Melissa Etheridge will electrify The Paramount in Huntington on April 8 with her Spring Tour 2025.

Music

Exclusive Q&A: Melissa Etheridge to electrify LI at The Paramount

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Anti-Trump

Mineola

‘Hands Off’ Anti-Trump Protestors Hit The Streets Across Long Island

By Michael Malaszczyk

Here are four local business owners who are serving up traditional treats for Easter and Passover this year.

Where to find authentic foods for Easter and Passover on Long Island

By Alyssa Seidman

Carle Place student cheer athletes with their coach, holding their awards.

Carle Place school board adopt $58 million budget, honor student athletes

By Isabella Gallo

Westbury Board of Trustees approved plans to build a transit-oriented multi-family residential development that will include affordable housing units.

Westbury

Westbury affordable housing, adopted budget, and fights, oh my!

By Larissa Fuentes

The Herricks community at the recent dinner dance

Herricks dances to raises thousands for teacher grants

By Isabella Gallo

Over 60 students with Roslyn High School's Royal Crown Players performed 'Mamma Mia' from March 27-29.

Roslyn

Roslyn High School presents ‘Mamma Mia’

By Connor Patton

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined with representatives to demand answers regarding the World Trade Center Health Program's future.

Local News

Congress members demand Trump administration save World Trade Center Health Program

By Connor Patton

Former Congress Member George Santos outside U.S. District Court in Central Islip, LI on Aug. 19, 2024 after pleading guilty to fraud charges.

AMNY

George Santos, expelled Congressman, should serve 8 years in prison for fraud, identity theft: feds

A group of summer camp friends holding a sign in a outside in a park

6 trends shaping children’s enrichment programs and summer camp

By Christy Hinko

On Friday, March 28, students in the Bethpage School District supported Hailey Giebel, a 13-year-old student who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

Bethpage

Bethpage comes together for Hailey Giebel

By Grace Olinkiewicz

Alyssa Szuran, a Long-Beach based artist

Syosset

Alyssa Szuran opens solo exhibit at Syosset Library

By Hannah Devlin

Ribbon cutting for the Clark Gilles Media Room at the Ronald McDonald House on Thursday, April 3

Clark Gilles Media Room opened at Ronald McDonald House

By Casey Fahrer

The top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week includes an exclusive Q&A with Impractical Jokers' James 'Murr' Murray.

Long Island News

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: New brewery, serial killer doc and more

By Long Island Press

Sugar's greatest wish this National Pets Day is to be adopted!

10 adoptable pals to celebrate National Pet Day with

By Allison Matos

Match Day

Zucker School of Medicine celebrates Match Day with 102 students securing residency positions

By Christy Hinko

Gertrude Malin celebrated her 107th birthday at Atria Park of Great Neck.

Great Neck

Gertrude Malin, Queens native and Great Neck resident, celebrates her 107th birthday

By Cameryn Oakes

Rick Wakeman

Music

Rick Wakeman to bring final solo show to Long Island for victory lap

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Master of Ceremonies Matthew DeMarinis announces the Jericho Hall of Fame inductees, Jesse Neuman, Leslie Drogin Sack, Max Motschwiller and Dr. John Pellicone (L. to R.)

Jericho

Jericho High School inducts 4 alumni into Hall of Fame

By Hannah Devlin

LIMEHOF

LIMEHOF launches all-star summer band camp for high school musicians

By Christy Hinko

Nassau County Police Department crime statistics show significant decrease for beginning of 2025.

Plainview

One death reported in multi-vehicle crash in Plainview

By Long Island Press Staff

plumbing

Business

Tuition-free plumbing training program to address workforce shortage on Long Island

By Christy Hinko

Manhasset High School art students Leo Chan (center) and Hang Mi (right) have been selected for the “Long Island’s Best Art” exhibition at Hecksher Museum of Art.

Manhasset

Manhasset art students selected for ‘Long Island’s Best’ exhibition at Heckscher Museum of Art

By Long Island Press

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