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There were plenty of cheers along with some tears in South Ozone Park Sunday afternoon as 6,866 horse racing fans bid farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack.
The crowd at ‘The Big A’ roared one last …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/28/26
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As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, summer gatherings offer a chance to celebrate American traditions with backyard cooking, regional flavors and time spent with family and friends.
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By Herald Content Studio
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6/27/26
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As America turns 250, Nassau County’s libraries are seizing the opportunity to share national history with a local twist. The Merrick Library will host the ‘Merricka 250 Block Party on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — one of many events that capture the all-American spirit of the celebration.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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6/26/26
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Valley Stream's Paw it Forward Pet Pantry is seeking food donations and volunteers as rising costs and declining support threaten its ability to help pet owners keep their animals during financial hardship.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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6/26/26
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Book Nook, Long Island's only Black-owned bookstore and Baldwin's first independently owned bookstore, has opened on Grand Avenue with a mission that extends beyond selling books, creating a community gathering space featuring book clubs, author events and educational programs for readers of all ages.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/26/26
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A small group of opera fans gathered at the East Meadow United Methodist Church on June 13 for the opening day of the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2026 production of “The Yeomen of the Guard.”
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By Jonathan Padilla
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6/26/26
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For bluegrass legend Buddy Merriam, the upcoming concert at the Seaford Public Library will be more than just another summer performance, ending a more than four-decade run with his band, Back Roads.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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6/26/26
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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is preparing to return for another summer of free waterfront concerts, continuing a Glen Cove …
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By Roksana Amid
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6/26/26
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The Long Island Association hosted its Centennial Spring Luncheon on June 15. Rahm Emmanuel, former White House chief of staff for President Barack Obama, former mayor of Chicago and the 31st United States ambassador to Japan, and Kevin McCarthy, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, were guest speakers on a panel with LIA President and CEO Stacey Sikes.
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By Noah Peretz
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6/26/26
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New York City held a ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ NBA championship win over the San Antonio Spurs last week — the Knicks’ first title since their 1973 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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By Noah Peretz
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6/26/26
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