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Masha Benitez planned to wear a pink dress at the LBHS prom
Masha Benitez is home. The diminutive 19-year-old from Long Beach, who last month underwent a double lung transplant in a surgical procedure that lasted 13½ hours, came home last week, …
Nassau police solve Valley Stream cold case murder
Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham was charged with murder by county prosecutors who allege he strangled and killed Diane Cusick, 23, of New Hyde Park inside her car at the Green Acres Mall parking lot 54 years ago.
Juneteenth busted out all over
Formerly unheard-of holiday celebrated widely
Juneteenth? What’s that? More and more people know the answer to that question nowadays. In the past two years, festivals have sprouted nationwide to celebrate June 19.
F.S. King Kullen, open for 48 years, closing next month
The King Kullen in Franklin Square, which has served as a staple supermarket for the community since it opened 48 years ago, will close on July 14.
Glen Cove Councilwoman Marsha Silverman, a trailblazer on a mission
As the first openly gay member of the Glen Cove City Council, Marsha Silverman has had her challenges, but not because of any discrimination from fellow council members or the mayor. Naturally shy, …
Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift
Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history.
Steve Minicozzi is Bayville’s new mayor
The results are in for the Village of Bayville’s election indicating that Steve Minicozzi won his bid for mayor against John Taylor by a large margin. On top in each of the five districts, …
Summer is in, seniors are out at Lawrence High School
After enduring a pandemic-plagued two-plus years, members of the Lawrence High School class of 2022 celebrated the end of their high school careers at the second annual Senior BBQ June 14 on the …
A picnic to benefit Ukraine
Ten Ukrainian police officers, trained in combat, ran for their lives near Lugansk in May as a Russian drone followed them. A helmet worn by one had already been shot off by the enemy as they dodged …
Dress for Recovery, which helps women with breast cancer, gets useful donation
Deciding what to wear is hard enough. But try doing it while fighting breast cancer at the same time.
Early voting is happening in Lawrence, Far Rockaway
Early voting for the gubernatorial and state senate primaries is under way in the Five Towns and the surrounding Queens community of Far Rockaway.
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Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization
There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can.
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Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change
New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago.
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Tom Suozzi ready to solve problems in Albany
Tom Suozzi’s path to the governor’s mansion won’t be an easy one — especially since he’ll have to win a June 28 Democratic primary that includes a popular incumbent, Kathy Hochul.
‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference
When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to …
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Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’
Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should.