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Bike paths: Build them and cyclists will come

It's a frightening statistic: Pedestrian deaths shot up by nearly 56 percent nationally between 2009 and 2018, from roughly 4,000 lives lost to cars and trucks to 6,227. Long Island has its share, averaging about 60 deaths per year. more

12/10/20

Several vehicles in Atlantic Beach and and the Estates area were reported to be vandalized on Nov. 15 and 16. Nassau police are investigating.

Atlantic Beach car crime spree, watch the speeding

It was reported that dozens of cars were vandalized and possibly ne vehicle was stolen across Atlantic Beach village and into the Estates area on Sunday night and early Monday morning. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/20

Advocating for improved road safety were from left County Legislator Denise Ford, rally organizer Kevin Kelley, State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, Mayor George Pappas and village Trustee Linda Baessler.

Rallying for better road safety in Atlantic Beach

At the intersection of Albany Boulevard and Park Street, the gateway to Atlantic Beach immediately off the bridge, nearly 70 village residents, elected officials and others showed their support for … more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/13/20

The nonprofit Hidden Sparks hosted a summit for educators to help them prepare for the new school year. Torah Academy for Girls Educational Director Malka Ungar was among the participants.

Jewish day school educators prep for upcoming school year

Nearly a hundred educators from Jewish day schools in Arizona, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and New York, including three from schools that serve the Five Towns, took part in a two-week virtual summit that offered a wide range of workshops to help them prepare for the new school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/5/20

The Black Lives Matter rally participants along Broadway in Hewlett on July 5.

Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Hewlett

It was not as silent as advertised and the roughly 20 participants stood for more than 90 minutes, however what was billed on Instagram as a silent sit-in with Black Lives Matter-themed signs was peaceful along Broadway near Johnson Place where Hewlett meets Woodmere on Sunday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/5/20

On Summit Avenue across from Andrew J.Parise Cedarhurst Park.

Handing out coronavirus on the street

Whether you are professional sanitation worker from Sanitary District 1 who is paid to pick up the trash in the Five Towns, a business owner trying to keep the space outside clean or a child who … more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/26/20

Molloy College CAP21 theater students stage "Urinetown" on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

3/5/20

Rockin' on with Classic Stones

The acclaimed tribute band delivers a classic Stones experience. more

2/27/20

Step back to the '70s with BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Disco Inferno."

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage One Act FestivalA showcase of four original one act plays, presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 … more

2/27/20

The Chiclettes join other iconic performers in a rock 'n roll showcase at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 15.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/13/20