Nassau County News
Local government, schools, public safety, transportation, business, lifestyle, and real estate updates from communities across Nassau County — with a dedicated Five Towns spotlight.
Education
Massapequa School District Hosts Leadership Workshop at Berner Middle School
Twenty-three seventh graders at Berner Middle School participated in a two-day '7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens' workshop held in the school library on August 10-11. The FranklinCovey Institute program focused on…
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Community
Floral Park and Lynbrook Real Estate: Local Sports Rivalries and Community Ties
Floral Park’s Ryan Terwilliger and Lynbrook’s Orji Agwu are maintaining a friendly athletic rivalry that highlights the interconnected nature of Nassau County communities. The two athletes continue to face off in local…
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Community
Hicksville Real Estate: Book Fairies Nonprofit Expands Operations
Hicksville-based nonprofit The Book Fairies has moved into a new facility triple the size of its previous Freeport location to support its mission of combating illiteracy. The organization recently celebrated the…
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Community
Nassau County Real Estate: Impact of Local Sports Facilities and Training Site Activity
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence showcased high-level performance during joint practice sessions held at the team's training facilities. These professional football activities represent the final major…
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Public Safety
Hauppauge Resident Charged in Federal Threat Case
Daniel Kretsinger of Hauppauge has been charged with making online death threats against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and President Donald Trump. Following his arraignment, he was released into the custody of an…
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Public Safety
Garden City Property Security: Reviewing Recent Local Incident Reports
The Village of Garden City Police Department has released its weekly activity report, documenting recent incidents including reports of identity theft, unauthorized vaping, and a residential burglary. These reports…
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Lifestyle
Five Towns Nine Days Restaurant Guide Published
Five Towns Central published its Nine Days restaurant guide, a roundup of local meat restaurants and whether they will be open or closed during the observance.
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Government
Roslyn School District Updates 2026-27 Safety Plan and Budgetary Measures
The Roslyn Board of Education officially adopted its districtwide safety plan for the 2026-27 school year during an August 13 meeting. The board also finalized several personnel and financial approvals to prepare for…
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Government
Nassau County Networking: How High-Profile Events Influence Local Real Estate Trends
A recent series of high-profile gatherings across Long Island, including events featuring Governor Kathy Hochul and County Executive Bruce Blakeman, highlighted the region's active professional and philanthropic…
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Transportation
Jones Beach Concert Traffic: Nassau County Homeowner Guide
Tim McGraw and 49 Winchester are performing at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater this weekend. The event is part of McGraw’s Pawn Shop Guitar Tour at the Jones Beach State Park venue. 💡 Five Town Homes & Living — Homeowners in Wantagh and surrounding areas should anticipate significant congestion on the Meadowbrook State […]
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Nassau County Real Estate: Impact of Local Sports Facilities and Training Site Activity
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence showcased high-level performance during joint practice sessions held at the team's training facilities. These professional football activities represent the final major…
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Community
Atlantic Beach Tornado: Property Damage and Recovery Updates for Nassau Homeowners
A severe tornado struck the Atlantic Beach shoreline on Thursday, August 20, 2026, resulting in significant structural damage to coastal facilities and widespread flooding throughout the barrier island and Five Towns…
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Community
Five Towns Community Updates: Preparing for the Elul Season
Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen recently addressed the community regarding preparations for the month of Elul. The discussion was hosted by Irgun Shiurei Torah as part of their ongoing local programming.
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