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The increase in mosquitoes in the area was caused by Irene, which made many underground mosquito eggs hatch.

Bees and mosquitoes were everywhere on the South Shore after Irene had passed, and many residents were left scratching their heads — along with their arms and legs — about why there was a sudden … more

Alex Costello | 9/7/11

Many local residents applied for security positions for the Quiksilver surf competition at City Hall on Monday.

Locals seek employment for Quiksilver event

“I think this is great for locals,” Long Beach resident Rich Napolitano said on Monday at City Hall. “I have a security license — I’m looking for part-time work.” Though Napolitano … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 8/17/11

Clowning Around: The comic antics of the Bermudez Troupe, with Ringmaster Chris Connors (center), will keep everyone laughing when the Cole Bros. Circus arrives in the area next week.

Cole Bros. Circus visits Oceanside

That summertime tradition on Long Island – known the Cole Bros. "Circus of the Stars" – is ready to entertain folks of all ages when it sets up in the area next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/20/11

Details of plan for Coliseum are no secret

To the Editor: If Mike Florio opposes the Nassau Coliseum referendum because he does not wish to pay $58, that’s fine (“Wants more details on Coliseum plan,” July 7-13). If he opposes it … more

7/13/11

Donate blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Emergency Blood Drive

In response to the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside will hold an emergency blood drive on July 14 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. To schedule an … more

7/6/11

What's happening this weekend around Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/23/11

Potts convicted of criminally negligent homicide

Evan Potts, the 24-year-old Oceanside resident who was on trial for the road rage death of Ian Sharinn, a Long Beach resident, was found not guilty of manslaughter but guilty of criminally negligent … more

Emily Webb | 6/20/11

Things to do on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/15/11

Potts, at the trial's start six weeks ago, with his lawyer Mike Hopkins. Ian Sharinn's family is in the background. Potts was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, to which he pleaded not guilty. The jury began deliberations today.

Potts trial nears conclusion

After six weeks of evidence, testimony and examinations, the Evan Potts trial finally came to a close on June 15 with the closing arguments from both sides. Because of the large number of people … more

Alex Costello | 6/15/11

On Israel, D’Amato twists Obama’s intent

To the Editor: After reading Al D’Amato’s column “Israel’s Armageddon” (June 2-8), as a Jew, and more important, as a global citizen who seeks peace in the Middle East, I was concerned … more

6/8/11