Long Island Press

08/13/2025

As a child in Franklin Square, Mike Massimino, like millions of others, was fascinated by space travel. He stayed up late to see grainy images of the Moon landing broadcast from space. It was in his case, though, a moment that would not only interest him, but inspire the remainder of his life.

Read about his amazing journey to becoming an astronaut:
https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/08/12/li-astronaut-mike-massimo/

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08/12/2025

After 15 years in business, Billy Joel is set to close his Oyster Bay motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles.

A post on the business’s Instagram, 20th Century Cycles, says, “The Piano Man is moving out… Everything must go!”

The shop showcases over 75 bikes that are a part of the singer’s motorcycle and automobile collection.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/08/12/billy-joel-motorcyle-shop/

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08/11/2025

After seven years as a Navy SEAL, Brian Valenza had to return home to care for his mother — but that didn't stop him from serving his country and fellow veterans.

The Port Washington native is participating in a grueling feat of athleticism to honor the fallen and to raise money for active Navy SEALs and their families.

Read more about his inspiring journey: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/08/11/veteran-nyc-seal-swim/

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08/11/2025

This webinar for small business owners shows how PSEG Long Island’s Free Energy Assessment program can help your business save money, improve efficiency, and unlock valuable rebates and incentives.

Register below!

This webinar can help your business save money, improve efficiency, and unlock valuable rebates and incentives.

08/07/2025

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Small Business Growth across Long Island.

Meet Pickleball Plus in West Hempstead! Open 24 hours a day with 12 indoor tournament courts, it’s a lively community hub where players of all skill levels come together to enjoy the fastest-growing sport.

More than just fun and fitness, Pickleball Plus is committed to making a community impact through lessons, leagues, junior academies, fundraisers, and outreach programs that support local organizations and local youth. Its energy-efficient LED lighting upgrade, supported by PSEG Long Island’s Business First program, not only reduces costs but enhances play with perfect court lighting.

Small businesses like Pickleball Plus aren’t just serving their customers, they’re serving the community.

Like or comment to celebrate their winning spirit and commitment!

08/06/2025

At 112 years old, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella has officially been named the world’s oldest living nun.

Since joining the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville in 1931 at just 17 years old, she has dedicated 94 years to her religious vocation, making her one of the longest-serving members of the church.

“I guess God doesn’t want me yet,” she joked. “He just wants me to hang around.”

Read her inspiring story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/08/05/long-island-oldest-living-nun/

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08/06/2025

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

👉 The inspiring story of a Rockville Centre man who became an astronaut
👉 The controversy surrounding the Eastport-Central Manor School District's alleged banning of literary classics like Fahrenheit 451 and The Bluest Eye
👉 A look at the Manorville-made sauce that went viral

And plenty more. Check it out below!
https://www.calameo.com/read/0065303630c7c877a23d1

LONG ISLAND PRESS

08/05/2025

Three months before the November election, Hempstead has a new town supervisor: Republican John Ferretti.

Hempstead Town Hall erupted with dueling booing and cheering as Don Clavin stepped down from the supervisor seat and the town board appointed Ferretti, a course of action Democrats have been raising the alarm about for months. Republicans had cast doubt on the suspected plans, but always refused to outright confirm or deny them.

After a brief mid-meeting recess, Clavin abruptly resigned and walked out, leaving Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, the Hempstead Town Board’s only Democrat, in charge for less than 30 minutes before Council Member Thomas Muscarella introduced a motion to appoint Ferretti as supervisor. Goosby abstained from the vote, while the board’s five other members voted yes.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/08/05/hempstead-clavin-ferretti/

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07/29/2025

Wesley LePatner, a Blackstone executive and Jewish community leader who lived in Roslyn, was among those killed in Monday’s mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, which claimed five lives.

According to reports, LePatner was hiding behind a pillar when the gunman shot and killed her. She leaves behind a husband and two children.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/29/mass-shooting-lepatner-roslyn/

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07/28/2025

12-year-old Antonio Veneziano got the opportunity that most kids only dream of when he announced an inning of a New York Mets game — and he hit it out of the park.

Read the heartwarming story here: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/28/bethpage-mets-sny-kidcaster/

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07/25/2025

Today, 23-year-old Kane Lewandowski is gearing up to bike over 500 miles from New York City to Niagara Falls to help end cancer.

“I’m doing it for those who can’t,” he told the Press. “I’m more than happy to take on a challenge like this for seven days.”

Read the full story to learn what inspired him to join Empire State Ride: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/07/25/empire-bike-500-miles-cancer/

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