Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

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New York

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and...

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

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Wantagh-Seaford

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Grads aren’t getting hired — here’s what I’m doing about it

Hire Proximity

College students and recent grads are facing one of the toughest job markets in years, and many are coming home to Long Island unsure of what comes next. Parents tell me every week that their kids are bright, capable, and motivated, but they are struggling to get traction, land interviews, or stand out in a crowded hiring landscape. That is exactly why I launched Hire Proximity, a career development company built to give young people the individualized support and employer access they are missing. 1:1 Career Coaching for Students and Recent Graduates This is personalized, practical coaching designed to help early career talent articulate their strengths, refine their story, prepare for interviews, and build confidence. Most students never receive this level of individualized guidance, and it is already helping clients move from uncertainty to clarity. Inside Hiring: Real Conversations With Real Employers Our Inside Hiring series brings students directly into conversation with the people who sit closest to hiring decisions. They hear what strong applicants do differently and how to stand out in a competitive process. Our next session is Monday, March 16 with VaynerX. My goal is simple. I want to level the playing field by giving students real guidance and real proximity to employers, something that has been missing for far too long. If your student is struggling to get started or needs personalized support, I would love to help. Visit www.hireproximity.com or email us at edward@hireproximity.com to learn more or schedule a 1:1 coaching session today. Ready to support, Edward Frankel Founder, Hire Proximity Edward@hireproximity.com

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Goshinkan Dojo 

Self Defense for today's world. Specializing in children's confidence building classes. Adult classes for personal safety. No contracts, first class is free ! Discover the Warrior Within You !

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Self Defense for today's world. Specializing in children's confidence building classes. Adult classes for personal safety. No contracts, first...

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Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration &amp; Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court. Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including: • Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan • Case management and referrals • Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities • Outreach and community support • Social and cultural adjustment assistance • English language support • Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation • Transitional services and employment retention support We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

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Anyone with a coffee addiction in South Merrick has probably noticed the sign, "closed until June 29" across the door of the Merrick Road Starbucks. The coffee house has shut its doors – temporarily – for a face lift. Starbucks will be getting a bit more contemporary and will have a look very similar to the newly-redesigned Merrick Avenue location. The Starbucks location is slated to re-open on Friday.

Anyone with a coffee addiction in South Merrick has probably noticed the sign, "closed until June 29" across the door of the Merrick Road Starbucks.

The coffee house has shut its doors – temporarily – for a face lift. Starbucks will be getting a bit more contemporary and will have a look very similar to the newly-redesigned Merrick Avenue location. The Starbucks location is slated to re-open on Friday.

The company will be updating the look of the Merrick Road coffee house.

South Merrick Starbucks Closed for Renovations

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Join Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc. for a free self-empowering workshop designed to change narrative surrounding bullying. This community event is tailored for 5th through 12th graders, college students, parents, guardians, and community members looking to explore creative solutions through arts, fashion, and culture. <a href="https://bullying-is-not-an-option-self-empowering-workshop.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Now</a>!

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Paws, purpose, and community coming together. Spring Fling 2026 is almost here!&nbsp;
Join the South Shore Guidance Center for the 10th anniversary of our Walk for Mental Wellness featuring music, raffles, and more. Registration is free and includes a complimentary T-shirt while supplies last, plus students can earn 5 hours of community service for participating.Build a team, register online, or become a sponsor - every step makes a difference. Let's walk together and make this our biggest, brightest walk yet!

Local Event: Spring Fling Dog Walk For Mental Wellness

Spring Fling Dog Walk For Mental Wellness

Paws, purpose, and community coming together. Spring Fling 2026 is almost here! 
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Cradle of Aviation Museum

Cradle-Con returns with comics, cosplay, collectibles, and family activities—all in one place.
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The Cradle of Aviation Museum is proud to present an event that is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is an opportunity for comic readers to meet and greet local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for rare books and toys to shop with some of the best vendors, for cosplayers to gather and celebrate their favorite fandoms, and for retro gamers to get their game on.
This spectacular yet intimate experience allows fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and share their passion for what they love. It’s also a great day out for families, with activities for kids throughout the event.
Dates &amp; Hours 
Saturday &amp; Sunday, May 16–17, 2026 
10 am–5 pm
Advance Tickets 
Adults $25 | Kids $15 | Weekend Pass $40
At the Door 
Adults $30 | Kids $20 | Weekend Pass $45
Super Fan Tickets 
Single Day $60 | Weekend Pass $90 
Includes admission, Cereal Club, T-shirt, and two Captain Cradle comics
Add-On: Cereal Bar – $15 
(Requires Cradle-Con admission ticket)
Free parking available
Proceeds benefit the Museum’s education and preservation programs.

Local Event: Cradle -Con returns May 16-17 2026 

Cradle -Con returns May 16-17 2026 

Cradle-Con returns with comics, cosplay, collectibles, and family activities—all in one place.



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Police released new information about a pair of homicides that took place in Nassau County Tuesday afternoon.

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Firefighters scrambled to a Raynor Street home in Freeport Tuesday after receiving reports that the garage was on fire, officials say. 

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Measles Confirmed In Nassau County As...

An unvaccinated five-year-old tested positive for measles Monday night, the first positive test in the county since 2024, the DOH said. 

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