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Long Island commuters are paying more to get around the region after a Metropolitan Transportation Authority fare increase took effect Jan. 4, raising subway and bus fares and boosting Long Island Rail Road ticket prices by an average of 4.5 percent.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/23/26
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Sean Daniel Ledwith of Malverne, a Nassau County police officer, U.S. Marine veteran and devoted father of four, died in his sleep on Jan. 11. He was 45.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/23/26
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The Lynbrook Titans Football & Cheer program celebrated another successful season on Jan. 10, hosting its traditional end-of-season banquet at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, where more than 440 athletes, families, coaches and board members gathered to honor the 2025 season.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/23/26
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The Fourth Battalion Fire District, representing the East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne and Rockville Centre fire departments, awarded $250 college scholarships to four deserving members and family members during a presentation at the Lynbrook firehouse on Jan. 5.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/23/26
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Kiwanis clubs from Lynbrook, Valley Stream and Island Park teamed up on Jan. 18 at Governors Comedy Club in Levittown to raise funds for the New York Kiwanis governor’s project, supporting children in foster care with “blessing bags” filled with essential items and toys.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/23/26
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Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will kick off the new year with its annual An Evening of Excellence gala on Jan. 29, honoring educators, first responders and businesses whose service and dedication have strengthened the village.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/19/26
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Centre Avenue kindergarten students and East Rockaway High School technology students partnered this fall on a cross-grade learning project that combined mentorship, creativity and hands-on skills, resulting in life-sized wooden snowmen modeled after each kindergartener and shared as meaningful holiday keepsakes for families.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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East Rockaway High School’s annual Future Fair brought together colleges, employers, military representatives and public service organizations to help students in grades nine through 12 explore post-graduation options and begin planning for life after high school.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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Lynbrook residents and mental health experts share how realistic, values-based New Year’s resolutions focused on self-awareness and emotional well-being are more likely to last.
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By Ainsley Martinez
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1/9/26
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