Salute to the champions: Fall 2025

Long Island brought home the hardware this fall. A look back at the state champions in soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming and cross country and the four Long Island champions in football.

Kwanzaa events on LI: Dinner, dancing and more 3m read
'Empowered to use our voice'
Filmmaker Edward Burns returns home to Valley Stream 6m read
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Upcoming Events

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Caregiver Meeting

Dec5

Find emotional support, discuss challenges, share experiences and get practical advice, connect with empathetic individuals who understand the challenges of Alzheimer's caregiving and receive guidance, resources and techniques for establishing emotional well-being for yourself and loved ones, hosted by the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center (ADRC), register

Where

Merrick Library

2279 Merrick Ave.

Merrick, NY

Phone

631-580-4416

Price

free

Farmer's Market

Dec5

Come to themarket to pick up all your favorite farm-fresh fruits & vegetables, and locally-made goods – from produce to flowers, pickles to coffee, savory breads tosweet treats. While there, enjoy games and activities, listen to live music, and take part in market events and programming. Held in parking field 8

Where

Eisenhower Park

Merrick Ave.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-832-2591 x 103

Price

free

Grief and Loss Support Group

Dec8

Compassionate space to share your experiences of loss and to listen to others, limited space, register

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

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