On a recent Friday at 2:30 p.m., a Harley Davidson rumbled up Freeport’s famed Nautical Mile, a.k.a. Woodcleft Avenue, followed soon after by a very expensive, very red Italian sports car, revving its engine. Couples strolled up and down the street in search of the perfect bar or restaurant to spend an 85-degree evening. Already the outdoor eateries, with their umbrella-shaded tables, had begun to fill up.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/25/17
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A treasure trove of original survey maps of the Long Island Motor Parkway — the country’s first road built exclusively for automobiles, in 1908 — have been in the basement of a Malverne business, the Learning Circle, for decades. “I saw them about 20 years ago and I didn’t pay much attention to them,” said Roy Knoernschild, an on-call custodian for the building.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/11/17
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The popular orchestra continues its concert season on Saturday.
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4/6/17
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Could large, movable storm “gates” protect local South Shore communities from catastrophic damage in future hurricanes?
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By Mike Smollins and Ben Strack
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2/28/17
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In June 2001, an 11-year old boy left his home in Santa Tecla, a picturesque city of more than 133,000 in El Salvador, to start a new life in the United States with his family in Freeport. So began a …
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By Laura Schofer
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12/22/16
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The holiday countdown continues with all sorts of spirited heart-warming festivities nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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12/14/16
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The versatile musician brings his Red Pants Band to the Long Island Children's Museum stage.
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11/23/16
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Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering, and the hectic pace of the season, step out and explore some of the many holiday-themed events nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/9/16
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Those Halloween hijinx reach a crescendo this weekend. If you are in need of some thrills and chills, you’ll have a wide array of choices.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/26/16
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The tale of dangerous passion with its unforgettable score remains one of the most frequently staged operas in the world.
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10/5/16
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