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The property at 351 Hempstead Turnpike is one of the parcels that town officials pointed to that are driving down home values in Elmont.

Town to make banks help with ‘zombie’ homes and businesses

The Town of Hempstead is strengthening its strategy to deal with so-called “zombie” properties in the area. Town officials announced on June 16 a new bill that would require banks to put deposits … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/22/16

The cast of Long Island Cabaret Theatre shares some summer hits, during the "The Heat is On," at Temple B'nai Torah in Wantagh on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

6/3/16

Spring's colors take on another hue during Old Westbury Gardens' twilight garden walk, Friday, at 7 p.m.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

5/25/16

The Senior Pops Orchestra performs a lively program of Broadway favorites and pop hits on Sunday in Merrick.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

5/12/16

Striking Verizon workers were in Malverne recently, picketing in front of a home being serviced by non-union workers on Morris Avenue West. From left were Ken Lerner of Coram, Edward LaChappelle of West Hempstead, Carlos Oscolava of Massapequa and a worker who declined to be identified.

Workers taking it to the streets

Is your Verizon service acting up? Perhaps your Internet connection is slow, or you hear crackling on your phone line? When you call for service, you may get more than just a technician visiting your home. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/9/16

The young alt rockers known as Barely Know Her will be on stage as part of a multi-band concert in Amityville on Sunday. Clockwise from top left: Oceanside High School students Paul Cirillo, Austin Sharpe, Chava DiMaio, John Bologna, and Joe Sammartano.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Barely Know Her Revolution Music Hall in Amityville will be jumping on Sunday, May 1, when the popular local band Barely Know Her lets loose at 7:30 p.m. They will be one of many groups performing in a multi-act concert, Radiate Long Island, which begins at 4 p.m. more

4/27/16

Karen Mason brings her cabaret show, "Mason's Makin' Music," to the Landmark on Main Street on April 1.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/30/16

Convict linked to Nassau County robberies

A Roosevelt man arrested for a West Hempstead robbery in 2014 was charged in connection with an additional five robberies and two attempts on Thursday that took place between May and September 2014 in West Hempstead, Merrick, Elmont, Mineola and Bethpage. more

By Nick Ciccone | 3/24/16

Ariel's world under the sea comes alive on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre's production of the "The Little Mermaid," opening Saturday at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/9/16

The Moscow Festival Ballet visits the Madison Theatre on March 4 with its production of Giselle.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/2/16