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June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s a recognition and celebration of all the things we can do outside. And here on the South Shore, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day out of doors, and have lots of fun doing it. more

6/16/16

Have you noticed? Women are making history

It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more

3/10/16

Taken from the former Carman Avenue Bridge in East Meadow in 1908, this photo of the Long Island Motor Parkway appeared on the cover of Kroplick’s book about the historic road.

Racing through the Island’s past

Howard Kroplick, 66, was a student at East Meadow High School the first time he drove a car. It belonged to his parents, who let him drive his friends to a basketball game at the school. Kroplick … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/2/16

Women have helped shape journalism

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more

3/26/15

The Platters are joined by Shirley Alston Reeves and The Dubs on Saturday.

Ready to rock at the Madison Theatre

Relive some magical rock 'n roll moments with the iconic performers who rose to fame with their chart-topping hits. more

2/4/15

OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

7/16/14

First and foremost, he was a great teacher

The registration line for his Russian history course snaked down the hall and nearly out the building. more

5/1/14

Senator Reid, character attacks are never the best defense

The possibility that the Democratic Party will lose control of the U.S. Senate in November has put Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in attack mode. more

4/17/14

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

Understanding L.I.'s African-American history

It is an ignominious history that Long Islanders don’t like to remember or even recognize. For nearly 200 years, from the early 1600s to the early 1800s, Long Islanders owned slaves. more

2/20/14

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