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We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . . more

By James Bernstein | 10/20/22

Nunley’s Carousel is a treasured memory for many in Nassau County and beyond, and is expected to continue influencing generations now that it’s being operated by the Long Island Children’s Museum on Uniondale’s Museum Row.

Nunley’s Carousel returns to awe new generation of riders

T hey were large mechanical carousels, populated by gorgeous wood-carved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles. They were named after the … more

By Karina Kovac | 8/25/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

Julius Pearse, an activist and dignitary known throughout Nassau County, was honored for his 89th birthday last Friday at the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County. Above, Julius with his wife, Joysetta, the museum’s former director, who died last year.

Julius Pearse throws a party

If a man is known by the company he keeps, then Julius O. Pearse is a remarkable man to know. more

By Reine Bethany | 7/14/22

What will happen to U.S.-Russian cooperation in space?

Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine is being felt around the world — and now, even above it. more

By James Bernstein | 4/14/22

The progressive left’s New York power play

The race to the progressive left is under way in New York state, with word that New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is forming an “exploratory committee” and may launch a Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 10/14/21

A 1963 Freeport Stadium program displays 1962 racing champions, including Marty Himes in the Novice category, lower left.

Race car champ donates memorabilia to museum

When Marty Himes was growing up at 61 Hanse Ave. in Freeport, his proximity to the Freeport Municipal Stadium put him on track — pun intended — for his lifelong career: racing cars. more

By Reine Bethany | 9/23/21

‘Woke’ claims, anti-racism and the road forward

News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 5/13/21

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

Visitors will be able to samplet the latest confections from the many participating chocolatiers.

The buzz about the 2020 Chocolate Expo

The ninth annual Chocolate Expo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City promises to be something people have never seen before. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/27/20

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