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Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/2/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. … more

2/23/11

'A Year with Frog and Toad' on stage in Elmont

Arnold Lobel's beloved characters come to life on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre Company's charming production. more

2/16/11

Danielle Haley, left, Lindsay Pearlman, Bridget Murphy and James Bolis.

Syosset senior wins American Legion oratorical contest

The American Legion of Nassau County held its 73rd Annual National High School Oratorical Contest at the Elmont Memorial Library on Saturday, Feb. 12, where four high school students from Nassau County competed for the honor of competing at the New York State final event, which will be held in Albany in March, where a winner will be chosen to compete at the national competition in April. Approximately 75 New York American Legion members attended the event. more

By Eric Spinner | 2/15/11

Sen. Jack Martins, R-Elmont, left, and Franklin Thomas, awarded Dillon Williams, Goldie Harrison, Brian Wint, Kevin Johnson and Qusarn Caldwell with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Awards for leadership, character and scholarship. Tyrone St. Louis and Marvin Lee, right, received Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Adult Awards.

Elmont residents honored at annual black history celebration

The eighth annual Elmont Online Black History Month Celebration, held by Elmont Online and Sen. Jack Martins, R-Elmont, took place at the Elmont Memorial Library, at 700 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont, on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event included a roundtable discussion of Elmont’s future revitalization needs, and an awards ceremony to highlight successful individuals in the community. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/9/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

2/9/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Artists Choose ArtistsAn exhibition based on a mentoring relationship between established artists and young artists in Nassau County. Works by Charles Winslow, Doris Campbell, … more

2/2/11

Actor Stephen Hill, who plays Jackie Robinson in “Jackie Robinson: My Story,” greeted Elmont elementary students before the play last Friday.

Elmont students take in African-American history

Fifth and 6th graders from the Elmont Union Free School District’s Dutch Broadway and Gotham Avenue schools attended the Elmont Memorial Library’s African-American baseball exhibit and play, “Jackie Robinson: My Story,” on Friday, Jan. 14. more

By JACKIE NASH | 1/18/11

A Suffolk County Police Department representative speaks to an interested job seeker during the fall 2010 job fair at Elmont Memorial Library.

Local libraries strive to get residents back to work

For several years, unemployment in the community and other areas of the Town of Hempstead has been a major issue, and local libraries have been working to put residents back to work. more

By JACKIE NASH | 1/18/11

Events on Long Island

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

12/8/10