Robert Pelaez

Robert Pelaez

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Hochul lifts indoor mask requirements, no decision on school mandates yet

Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted a statewide mask mandate for indoor places, including restaurants, gyms and stores, on Wednesday. The mandate

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Saddle Rock Bridge 9/11 ceremony honors those who lost lives

On Saddle Rock Bridge, with a view of the New York City skyline where the World Trade Center once stood,

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Cast of Netflix series visits Temple Israel

The Netflix original series "Shtisel" centers on a fourth-generation ultra-Orthodox Jewish family living in Israel. The show’s glimpse into a

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Sociopolitical oil paintings on display in local art gallery

Great Neck resident Bert Winsberg's oil paintings are "beyond what meets the eye," he said. His combining of social and

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Stepping Stones construction underway

Construction to repair the Stepping Stones Lighthouse dock has commenced according to the Town of North Hempstead. The project is

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9/11 ceremony held at Ielpi Firefighters Park

At 8:42 a.m. on Wednesday, a roof siren from the Vigilant Fire Company in Great Neck went off to signify

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HSBC adds to regrowth of downtown

After a grand opening ceremony Tuesday evening, HSBC Bank is ready for business in downtown Great Neck. HSBC's branch manager,

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Lack of action on First Playhouse redevelopment criticized

Residents and shop owners expressed frustration at a Great Neck Estates Board of Trustees meeting Monday over lack of progress

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Schnirman responds; returns overpayments

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman said he has returned the full $52,780 in overpayments he received after resigning as city

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Bonanno charged with 53 counts of criminal possession

Great Neck resident Matthew Bonanno, a plastic surgeon, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in Westchester County Court to 53 counts

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Weinstock’s climb to the top

Michael Weinstock is running.  Aside from running his campaign to represent New York’s Third Congressional District, he has been hitting

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Long Beach draft audit shows $500,000 in payouts

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman was overpaid by the City of Long Beach when he left his job there as

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Great Neck restricts student driving for safety reasons

High school seniors in Great Neck will be barred from driving off campus during school hours this year. The Great

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GN fund helps students pay for college

It is no secret that the cost of higher education has been growing since the new millennium. In fact, the

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Great Neck blazes trails for autism

Eden II Programs was established in 1976 to help those with autism reach their full potential.  From humble beginnings, including

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