Long Island Press

07/18/2025

The bench is above reproach – but not above frustration.

As the hearing over the admissibility of DNA evidence in suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s case nears its end, Suffolk County Court Judge Timothy Mazzei has grown increasingly impatient.

The bench is above reproach – but not above frustration.

07/17/2025

This month we’re celebrating Outdoor Businesses & Energy Savings Tips, and spotlighting Fire Island Ferries in Bay Shore!

As a July Small Business Star, Fire Island Ferries shows how local businesses can lead the way in sustainability while keeping Long Island connected. With over a million passengers served annually, they’ve modernized their fleet, reduced emissions, and prioritized energy efficiency every step of the way.

Thanks to support from PSEG Long Island’s Business First Program, they’ve made smart upgrades that benefit both the environment and the community.

Show them some love! Like or comment to celebrate this local standout!

Read more about Fire Island Ferries: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/07/business-fire-island-ferries/

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07/16/2025

This month we’re celebrating outdoor businesses that are saving energy, and spotlighting Tortorella Group in Southampton!

As a July Small Business Star, Tortorella Group transforms outdoor spaces into stunning, energy-efficient retreats that bring families and friends together. Their commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and community shines through everything they do, from building pools to supporting local jobs and causes.

With help from PSEG Long Island’s Business First Program, they’ve adopted smart energy solutions that align with their mission of creating beautiful spaces responsibly.

Love what this business does? Like or comment to celebrate this

Read more about Tortorella Group: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/07/small-business-tortorella-pools/
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07/16/2025

The 850 Northwell lab workers say they want a contract that mirrors the one that their 20,000 other unionized colleagues have.

Despite working the same job under the same title, the benefits they receive are vastly different, lab workers told the Press while picketing outside the New Hyde Park Core Labs facility last week.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/10/northwell-informational-picket/

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07/15/2025

A 15‑year‑old boy was killed Saturday night after he was struck by an unlicensed driver while fleeing police on an e-bike.

Antonio Benitez was pronounced dead at the scene from severe trauma, police said. The incident is being actively investigated.

Benitez, a New Hyde Park Memorial High School student, was described as kindhearted and passionate about lacrosse, football, and biking. A GoFundMe to support his family had raised more than $23,000 by last night.

Full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/14/15%e2%80%91year%e2%80%91old-killed-police-crash/

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07/14/2025

From the Jazz Age, through the suburban housing boom, and into a diverse, culturally-vibrant 21st-century, Great Neck News and the Great Neck Record have chronicled it all.

For its 100th birthday, the papers took a look back into the rich history of Great Neck. The result is a centennial celebration of the community that shows just what makes Great Neck such a special place to live and raise a family.

Read the special publication to learn what makes Great Neck so great: https://www.calameo.com/read/0065303638c3f3acdf8d8

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07/11/2025

Earlier in the spring, after 18 years as head of Long Island Cares, Paule Pachter announced plans to step down from the leadership position.

“I’m really at that age,” Pachter said in the interview with the Press. “With all the challenges we face in the next three and a half years, it is time for someone younger to take over.”

The vital food bank is facing unprecedented challenges. Pachter said that if the SNAP program is reduced, LI Cares could lose $2 million a year. He said he has been meeting with the Island’s congressional delegation, asking that SNAP be saved.

“Long Island is not a bastion of affluence,” he said. “It’s important we take the politics out of hunger.”

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/10/li-cares-ceo-pachter-steps-down/

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07/10/2025

Since February, more than 1,400 detained immigrants have passed through Nassau County jail cells.

State law prohibits police officers from detaining individuals for violating immigration law. Only federal agents are capable of detaining such accused offenders.

“Despite what Bruce Blakeman may think, Nassau County cannot ignore settled state law,” Rubin Danberg-Biggs, the lead counsel on this case, said. “Local police do not have the authority to act as ICE agents — and they don’t need to.”

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/10/nassau-jail-ice-detainees/

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07/10/2025

It's here! The July 2025 digital edition of the Long Island Press features:

👉 How Gabby Petito's family is using her story to save other victims of domestic violence
👉 Must-have tips for incoming college freshmen and their families
👉 Joan Rivers' extensive ties to Long Island

And plenty more. Check it out below!

https://www.calameo.com/read/0065303631d5cc8234b2d

LONG ISLAND PRESS

07/08/2025

Logan Coyle, 9, is battling Stage IV liver cancer and is no longer a candidate for chemotherapy — but his community is making sure he doesn't have to face this fight alone.

Logan's story is one of resilience, love, and what it means to truly be a neighbor. Read it here: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/03/car-wash-logan-coyle/

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07/07/2025

LI's own Taglio Pizza has carved out its place among the country’s top slice shops.

For the second year in a row, prestigious Italian food guide 50 Top Pizza declared Taglio among the U.S.'s best. It’s the only Long Island-based shop to make the list.

“It’s like copy and paste for all these pizzerias," said owner Rob Cervoni. "I wanted to do something completely different that no one’s ever seen before."

Read the full story to find out what sets them apart: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/03/taglio-pizza-3rd-best-slice/

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