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
Lawsuit challenging state's Native American mascot ban is dismissed 1m read
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'I stabbed my parents'

Upcoming Events

Santas Mailboxes

Dec5

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that children can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes will arrive in Town facilities from the North Pole on Friday, November 21st. Mailboxes will accept letters through Monday, December 15th. Letters received by Monday, December 15th with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary. Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) at the following locations Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage

Where

Town Hall North

54 Audrey Ave.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-624-6380

Price

free

Santaport

Dec5

New this year, a Christmas Market, inspired by holiday street fairs, will be held indoors in the church sanctuary and feature festive handcrafted gifts, Christmas decorations, baked goods, and more. Bring your camera for a free photo with Santa Claus, and meet local author Sarah Zagaja, signing copies of her book Raising Betty, alongside the beloved Fenway the therapy dog. Our Kid Zone will feature holiday crafts and games. Refuel at our Luncheon Café, serving up favorites like our homemade quiche, pies, soups, and barbecue

Where

Centerport United Methodist Church

97 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-261-5222

Price

free

Exhibition: Deck the Halls

Dec6

Group exhibition of small original works in a variety of media, including paintings, prints, sculpture, glassware and more, opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 13

Where

Gallery North

90 N. Country Rd.

Setauket, NY

Phone

631-751-2676

Price

free

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