President Barack Obama has appointed a second board of mediators to intervene in a longstanding contract impasse between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its Long Island Rail Road …
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By Emily Webb
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3/25/14
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Exhibits and more...
AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the …
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4/24/13
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Joshua’s Journey hosted “Supermarket Bingo” to benefit Autism Speaks and the American Diabetes Association on Fri., Oct. 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Lynbrook. With a full house, …
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By Mary Malloy
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10/18/12
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Joshua Wangel is a happy and healthy 10-year old, and at first glance, he appears to be a typical boy of his age. But after spending a while with him, it’s then that you’ll notice that he …
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By Mary Malloy
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9/22/11
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Kennedy High School graduate Joshua Gelb of Merrick joined the Israeli Defense Forces last year. As of this writing, he had nearly completed his military stint. I recently interviewed Gelb about what led to his life-changing decision to join the IDF and his experiences in the Israeli army. This week and next, I will share his enlightening answers.
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7/1/11
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To the Editor:
Regarding Scott Brinton’s column, “Note to Birthers: Let it go” (May 5-11):
The Birthers will not, as Brinton suggests, let it go. Yes, they know the president is as American as they are. They knew that on day one. Regardless, they’ll continue with their campaign against President Obama as long as the media writes and speaks about it.
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5/13/11
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I was thinking about spring cleaning this week, which I do every year at this time (think about it), and I realized that I’d prefer a more philosophical, let’s say cerebral, form of cleaning out the cobwebs.
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Randi Kreiss
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4/21/11
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It's a lively weekend of theatrical performances and concerts on area stages.
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10/7/10
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Hear the glorious sounds of the New York Philharmonic, when the orchestra visits Tilles Center, along with violin soloist Joshua Bell.
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9/30/10
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A bit of the Mississippi Delta comes to Long Beach this weekend in the form of the 2nd Annual Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival.
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6/23/10
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