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It’s the season for all things outdoors

June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s a recognition and celebration of all the things we can do outside. And here on the South Shore, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day out of doors, and have lots of fun doing it. more

6/16/16

Groups of kayakers made their way across the bay to Hewlett Point Beach

Kayaking in Bay Park

On a beautiful, warm, sunny morning, dozens of kayakers and paddle boarders took a short trip from Bay County Park to Hewlett Point Beach and back last Saturday for the inaugural launch of the South … more

By Courtney McGee | 6/8/16

Florence Stadtlander, on bassoon, is among the featured soloists in Saturday's all-Vivaldi program.

'Vivaldi Extravganza' with the South Shore Symphony

The popular orchestra, under the baton of Conductor and Music Director Scott Jackson Wiley, steps into spring with an all-Vivaldi concert. more

3/30/16

LIRR schedule changes go into effect on March 7.

LIRR announces schedule changes

The Long Island Rail Road will be implementing new train schedules beginning Monday, March 7 on several South Shore branches. The schedule adjusts some off-peak and weekend trains because of ongoing and upcoming construction projects. more

2/26/16

Mezzo-soprano Augusta Caso appears with the orchestra as guest soloist at the Madison Theatre.

The legacy of Hector Berlioz

The popular orchestra is back on stage with "The Music of Hector Berlioz." more

2/26/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

As the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen: The Nutcracker (Sam Carrell) slays the Mouse Queen in order to protect Clara, in Leggz Ltd.'s production at the Madison Theatre this weekend.

‘The Nutcracker’ sparkles on nearby stages

Those sugar plum fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination are ready to delight us during this festive month more

By Karen Bloom | 12/9/15

Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel is a featured soloist, along with flutist Herbert Laws.

An evening of classical jazz

The South Shore Symphony premieres a new arrangement of jazz composer Claude Bolling's acclaimed Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano. more

11/18/15