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At its June 2 meeting, the Long Beach City Council voted unanimously to modernize the language in the city’s code of ordinances. As it is currently written, the law restricts “wagons, horses, carts, automobiles, motorcycles and motorized bicycles” from operating on sidewalks, the beach or the boardwalk. It will now outlaw e-bikes as well as electric and motorized scooters.
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By Chris Colucci
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6/12/26
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The Town of Hempstead is gearing up to turn Game 5 of the NBA Finals into a full-scale community celebration, as Supervisor John Ferretti announced details of free watch parties inviting residents to rally behind the New York Knicks in their push for a historic championship.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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6/12/26
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After spending 16 years walking the Baldwin Relay for Life track in support of cancer patients and survivors, Marie Burns will take center stage this year as the event’s survivor speaker. Burns, 59, was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian and peritoneal cancer last June and hopes sharing her experience will encourage others to seek medical care, advocate for their health and support the American Cancer Society’s mission.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/12/26
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For years, Danielle Reiss and Adam Sontag said, they watched sick cats emerge from a neighboring Glen Cove property, repeatedly reporting their concerns to police and animal welfare organizations …
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By Roksana Amid
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6/12/26
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For half a century, a unique piece of Grand Avenue Middle School history remained hidden behind a wall, waiting for the moment when a future generation would finally discover what students and staff from 1976 had left behind.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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6/12/26
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The United States is about to celebrate its 250th birthday, and the Wantagh School District is already thinking ahead to the nation’s tricentennial. On June 4, students and staff buried a time capsule to be dug up 50 years from now.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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6/12/26
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This week marked the beginning of the World Cup, with the first matches being played on June 11. Two bars have committed to providing the best World Cup watching experience on Long Island.
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By Noah Peretz
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6/12/26
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Lynbrook native John Ryan Celiberti is playing a key role in organizing the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, bringing his career in golf full circle.
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By Kayla Dechter
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6/12/26
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Judge Maxine Broderick of Freeport has been selected to serve as the Nassau County Bar Association president amidst a successful 23-year career in law.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro and Andrew Francis
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6/12/26
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Five students from Northern Parkway Elementary School in Uniondale have become full-fledged published authors, thanks to Stephanie Bailey, the school’s PTA president and a published author herself
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By Stacy Driks
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6/12/26
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