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Instead, he dances the tango in Buenos Aires. On a trip to Argentina last week, the president and Michelle Obama attended a state dinner in their honor . . . more
On Sept. 11, 2001, Bellmorite Vince Proto was marching warily on Broadway in Manhattan, from the World Trade Center to Brooklyn, shortly after Al Qaeda terrorists crashed two planes into the Twin Towers. Proto worked for Deutsche Bank, at 1 Liberty Plaza, in the towers’ shadow. more
Another Brooklyn man was convicted of an array of charges he faced for his role in a violent home invasion in North Bellmore in September 2011 that led to a high-speed chase through Merrick and Wantagh, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said last week. more
If Webster’s Dictionary were to define “unsung hero,” the entry might simply read “Vincent Proto.” The 59-year-old North Bellmore native, a Little League parent volunteer and coach, shies away from the limelight. He wants no credit for all the good work he has done over the past 20 years. But make no mistake –– he deserves far more credit than we can offer in a single story. more
Molloy College's just-completed Madison Theatre prepares to take off the wraps to become the south shore's new cultural arts destination. more
See some cool wheels and enjoy an early fall outing to the beach at the Town of Hempstead's annual "seaside spectacular." Other ideas for family fun include some 'Gabba Gabba' razzle dazzle at Nassau Coliseum and the annual Parrot Expo in Freeport. more
The 2012 presidential election may be making most of the headlines, but it’s still more than a year away. This November, voters will choose their local leaders at the town and county … more
It is difficult to believe that 10 years have come and gone since Al Qaeda terrorists slammed two hijacked jetliners into the World Trade Center, a third into a field in Pennsylvania and a fourth … more
Town of Hempstead Democrats kicked of their fight against the Republicans on May 24 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Gary Port, of West Hempstead, will be challenging Kate Murray for … more
The Long Island Index — an independent, non-partisan group that compiles data every year about different aspects of Long Island — has spent the past few years working on analyzing the area’s … more
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