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Long Island Press · Garden City, NY
Nearby: Garden City, NYShortly after 11 a.m. on Oct. 19, Nassau County police bomb squad, K-9 unit and Department of Homeland Security investigators descended upon Garden City Middle School to probe a bomb threat. Neither an explosive device nor the person who called it in was found, Garden City Village Police told the Press. But a week later, Suffolk County police arrested a 16-year-old Smithtown West High School student who allegedly brought a gun, knife, and ammunition onto campus on Oct. 27 — and posted a photo of it on social media. An alleged threat against the school was reported the next day. Police said there were no charges resulting from the second incident, but authorities have increased their presence in the area as a precaution. “The district is aware of rumors regarding a potential new threat at High School West,” Smithtown Central School District Superintendent Mark Secaur wrote in a letter to the community on Oct. 28.
The Roslyn News · Roslyn, NY
Nearby: Roslyn, NYSometimes, a coach can feel a championship coming, not just a few weeks in advance, but a few years. When longtime Port Washington girls swimming head coach Joe Lennon looked at his newly configured combined team of Roslyn and Port Washington three years ago, he saw lots of potential. Young swimmers on the rise in Port, along with some very talented kids in Roslyn, gave him hope. Two years ago, the squad won the conference title. Last year they were division champs. This year, the goal was county title for sure. “Sometimes the pieces all come together at the same time, and that’s what happened,” Lennon said. “From Day 1 this year, the girls felt dialed in and ready for this moment.” That moment happened on Nov. 7 at the Nassau Aquatic Center in East Meadow. Led by senior Carina Dai’s three first-place finishes and strong performances from a host of talented sophomores, Port Washington/Roslyn captured the team county title.
The Long Island Times · Syosset, NY
Nearby: Syosset, NYMore than 500 children, parents and community members turned out Saturday, October 24 for “A Ghoul’s Day Out,” the Children’s Medical Fund of New York’s (CMFNY) first fall festival, held on the Blumenfeld Development Group grounds in Syosset. All proceeds benefit pediatric mental health and therapeutic care at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. The event offered pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games, seasonal crafts, an artisan market, and a lineup of local food trucks, as well as the “Ghost Giving Wall,” where donors added personalized ghost stickers to mark their gifts and monthly pledges to young patients. “Our goal was to bring local families together for an unforgettable day while directly addressing one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, the youth mental health crisis,” said Sarah Blumenfeld, event co-chair.
The Roslyn News · Seaford, NY
Nearby: Seaford, NYIt was all about the veterans as Seaford School District Board of Education held their meeting the evening after Veteran’s Day to formally show their gratitude and thank the school and community for the way they celebrated those who have given their all and continue to serve for the freedoms we all enjoy in this country. The meeting was held on Thursday, Nov. 12 and honored the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who have served our country, as well as the ones who continue to do so, and also recognized the schools and community who came together to pay tribute. “On behalf of the board of education, I want to thank the school administrators in all four of our buildings for recognizing the importance of patriotism and the various ways each school and many of our athletic teams honored our veterans over the last few days,” said Lisa Herbert, board of education president.
Post News Group · Rockville Centre, NY
Nearby: Rockville Centre, NYShare Tweet By Bo Tefu, California Black Media California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned residents about rising cryptocurrency fraud and online sextortion scams, urging Californians to recognize warning signs and protect themselves as scammers increasingly target younger people through social media. Speaking at a news conference on Oct. 19, Bonta said Americans lost $20.9 billion to internet-based scams in 2025, including $11.4 billion to cryptocurrency scams. He said artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and malicious smart contracts have made fraud easier to carry out and more difficult to detect and prevent. While older Californians remain targets, Bonta said his office has seen a sharp rise in reports of Gen Z consumers being targeted on platforms such as Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram. One growing scheme involves so-called rug-pull scams, in which fraudsters promote low-priced stocks or volatile cryptocurrencies through online investment groups and streaming communities.
Hoodline · Farmingdale, NY
Nearby: Farmingdale, NYA 2-year-old dog named Keanu is headed to Farmingdale High School as the Long Island district's newest facility dog, trained in more than 40 tasks over 18 months with a volunteer puppy raiser before crossing the stage at a graduation ceremony in Medford. He joins a small, elite class of working dogs stepping into one of the more emotionally significant roles a school community can offer a canine: helping students and staff navigate grief, stress, and everyday school life. Keanu was one of 12 dogs honored alongside their handlers at the Medford graduation, according to ABC7 New York. Rudy Breedy, a representative of Canine Companions' Northeast region, described the path each animal takes before earning its new role, noting that the dogs spend 18 months with a volunteer puppy raiser before training and crossing what he called the finish line to become either a service or facility dog.
The Hechinger Report · Glen Cove, NY
Nearby: Glen Cove, NYVALLEJO, Calif. — Minutes before first bell, Penny Núñez-Brandão scanned the crowd outside Glen Cove Elementary School, looking for familiar faces. “I don’t see any,” the fifth grader told her mom one morning this August. “None of my friends are coming.” The start of a new school year can be nerve-racking under any circumstances. But for Penny and thousands of students across the U.S., this academic year brought the added difficulty of adjusting to an entirely new school after their previous one shuttered. As U.S. birth rates continue a multi-decade slide and state and federal education funding dries up, an increasing number of cash-strapped school districts around the country have resorted to closing campuses to save money. A total of 1,156 schools closed during the last academic year — the highest number since the pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford University.
QNS · Queens Village, NY
Nearby: Queens Village, NYThe Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence hosted their annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 2, at their location in Queens Village at 110-46 221st Street. [caption id="attachment_629471" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Photo by Alice Moreno[/caption] [caption id="attachment_629458" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Photo by Alice Moreno[/caption] [caption id="attachment_629467" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Photo by Alice Moreno[/caption] [caption id="attachment_629469" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Photo by Alice Moreno[/caption] Held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., it featured hundreds of handcrafted ceramic and homemade items that are perfect for the holiday season.
The Roslyn News · Port Washington North, NY
Nearby: Port Washington North, NYIf the private developer New Oasis Development LLC hopes to move forward with its proposed project of building a senior living complex in Port Washington North, it needs to submit a tree survey and a landscape plan before Christmas. Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner set the deadline at the village board of trustees meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. The hearing on New Oasis’s proposed project was postponed until Jan. 6, following concerns from both board members and residents. In a bid awarded over a decade ago, New Oasis proposed construction of a new senior living facility with 44 townhomes and a clubhouse. Neighboring residents concerned over the potential environmental impact and increased traffic resulting from the project have filed a lawsuit against the company. Timely submission of requested documentation has been an issue for the applicant in a case that has dragged on for years.
Patch · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Nearby: Cold Spring Harbor, NYStudents will interview Holocaust survivors and create a documentary to preserve their firsthand accounts for future generations. COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY — Students at Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School are helping preserve Holocaust history through a documentary filmmaking project that will allow them to interview survivors and share their firsthand accounts with future generations. The school launched its participation in Names, Not Numbers, an oral history film project, with an introductory training session Oct. 28. Created by award-winning educator Tova Fish-Rosenberg, Names, Not Numbers connects students with Holocaust survivors and World War II veterans who helped liberate concentration camps. Through firsthand conversations, students learn about stories of loss, resilience and hope while documenting experiences that might otherwise be lost to time. Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Long Island Press · Huntington, NY
Nearby: Huntington, NYPatton Oswalt, with his quick wit, started as a stand-up comedian in 1988. His career took off after getting a break as a sketch comedy writer for MADtv and starring in his own 1996 comedy special for HBO. He has released ten stand-up specials and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his Netflix special Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016). Now, on Nov. 19, 2026, Oswalt brings his award-winning stand-up to The Paramount in Huntington. When he was asked what’s in store for fans at that show, he said, “Brand-new material that I'm working on. Whatever is going on in my life, I will be talking about it as clumsily and honestly as I can.” Oswalt loves working on his stand-up routine at clubs around the Los Angeles area. On the day of this interview, he was booked to try out some new material that night at The Comedy Store, where he can be found most weeknights.
