Holiday weekend highlights include Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of Dora's Pirate Adventure" at The Show Place in Bellmore and an elegant Easter celebration at The Garden City Hotel. more

Local residents Conor Spinella, left, from top, Ryan VanManen, Dylan Van Manen, Dranoel Truter, Julia Pusateri, left, middle, and Amanda Agostino, Kimberly Chan, Jillian Pusateri, left, bottom, and Hannah Van Manen competed at the Metropolitan Swimming Junior Olympics last March 16–18, in West Nyack. more

Twelve local bowlers are set to compete at the state bowling competition in Elmira, scheduled for March 4, following the Nassau County High School Singles Tournament, hosted by Garden City Bowl on Feb. 11. more

As the signature restaurant of the luxurious Garden City Hotel, Rein welcomes its guests with a chic yet casual ambience. Seating options extend from the stately main restaurant to private party … more

Nearly 350 parents and students from the Stewart Manor School, at 38 Stewart Ave. in Garden City, enjoyed a first-ever cultural diversity event, “International Night,” on March 31. The event began during the day for students, who went on a tour through different classrooms in the school to view exhibits of different cultures. In the evening, students and parents came together for International Night, held in the school’s gym and cafeteria, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event also included a storyteller and performances by the school’s fourth- and fifth-grade chorus. Local businesses, including La Bottega and VI Pizza, supplied food for the event, which was free of cost for students and parents. more

It's a busy weekend on local stages; it's also the time to treat your sweetie to some Valentine's Day celebrating. more

A group of local dentists volunteered last week to help get kids on their way to building healthy teeth.  Seventy-five dentists from the Nassau County Dental Society, with the help of … more

It’s time to bid farewell to yet another year and welcome 2011. There are many options nearby to make the most of that big night. more

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more