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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... From the Hand: Drawings From the Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum’s … more

9/8/11

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

What’s with all the mosquitoes?

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

A boat in Oceanside caught fire last weekend.

Boat fire extinguished in Oceanside

East Rockaway Fire Department’s new rescue boat, Marine 1, was called out to assist with an Oceanside boat fire last Saturday. On July 16, The Oceanside … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 7/20/11

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

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

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

The Friedberg JCC has always provided a place for all children to come and have fun. Here, boys play baseball at the Beach Y in the 1970s.

Celebrating the history of the JCC

Over the past 50 years, many people in Oceanside and the surrounding areas have come to know the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center very well. And this month, the JCC is celebrating … more

Alex Costello | 5/4/11