When she first roared onto the stage in a black jumpsuit and leather jacket, pumping her fists at the crowd, Joan Jett’s voice could barely be heard. The crowd drowned her out with a repeating … more

Baldwin Middle School students in grades 6, 7 and 8 got a pleasant surprise last Friday when rap star Busta Rhymes — the father of BMS students T’khi and Trilian Wood-Smith — and “The Voice’s” Melanie Martinez, whose brother attends the school, popped by to provide some entertainment. more

From Captain Kangaroo to Ray Romano, Lynbrook has been a breeding ground for star entertainers, and They Might Be Giants bass guitarist Danny Weinkauf adds to the list. Weinkauf and his … more

Bristal Assisted Living will donate $25,000 worth of tickets towards comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s benefit performance on Dec. 19 at NYCB Theater in Westbury, … more

Six weeks after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their community, destroying homes, cars and nearly everything else in its path, Long Beach residents got a chance to laugh on Monday night thanks to … more

Hi, Herald readers! Gather the kids around the computer to watch this heartwarming interview with Old St. Nick! more

John Tavares, the 19-year-old phenom selected by the New York Islanders as the first overall pick in 2009, addressed members of the media following the team's choice in the 2010 NHL draft. … more

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more