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Candidates face off in the 21st Assembly District

Republican Brian Curran, a lifelong resident of Lynbrook, is seeking re-election to a New York State assembly seat in Nassau County’s 21st District. Democrat Travis Bourgeois is challenging him. more

By Mary Malloy | 11/1/16

Plastic bags: throwaway culture par excellence

Pulling the frayed plastic bag from the muck revealed a killing field. A dozen or more fiddler crabs lay dead beneath the bag . . . more

10/27/16

Broadway and more

Broadway's acclaimed leading lady offers up an evening of cabaret. more

9/28/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Paying it forward for Louisiana

Communities across Long Island are working to “Pay it Forward” for Louisiana. When Hurricane Sandy hit people from all over the country came to Long Island to help us. For many it was the … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/27/16

For the love of kayaking –– and South Shore bays

Jerry Foster doesn’t speak of getting his hands dirty when referring to his work. He likes to say that he gets his hands wet. Foster, 53, of Merrick, owns Freeport Kayak Rentals, a part-time seasonal venture that he started in 2013. Now in its fourth summer, the business is growing by word of mouth, and Foster said he is having the time of his life. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/16/16

More than 30 participants learned how to play the sport of Pickleball during a course run by the Town of Hempstead on June 7 at Seaman Neck Park in Seaford.

Pickleball: It's a big dill in local parks

Pickleball, a cross between badminton and tennis, is the fastest growing sport among baby boomers in America. Created in the 1960s, and now popular in many retirement communities, the game is played on a badminton ... more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/14/16

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

Judy Delaney of Rockville Centre received the 5 Star Award for her dedication as a volunteer at South Nassau Communities Hospital. She is pictured with Richard Murphy, the president and CEO and Anne Fernandez, the director of volunteer services.

South Nassau celebrates its many volunteers

“It’s so rewarding,” said an honored volunteer. “You get so much more than you give.” That was a sentiment shared by many as South Nassau Communities Hospital in … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/20/16