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Kevin and Michael Bacon — brothers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists — have merged their individual careers into success as bandmates.

Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, the Bacon Brothers have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into their unique sound that crosses genres. They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/21/23

How a former preschool teacher used her love for teaching to become one of the most successful Long Island Realtors

Going from being a preschool teacher to a real estate agent isn’t the most traditional career pathway, but for Tiffany Balanoff, it’s that background that has landed her among some of … more

6/20/23

A garden is a wonderful place for kids to try caring for a living thing and being responsible for the success or failure of a growth cycle. And when failures happen, it’s a space for kids to learn how to deal with an undesired outcome, grow their resiliency, and try again.

How does your garden grow?

One of the best things you can grow in a garden is a life-long gardener. With summer upon us, the world outdoors beckons. Starting at home. Your personal landscape is a great place to enjoy being outside. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/14/23

5 things that can save you money on your home insurance, according to this New York licensed agent

If you’re a homeowner in New York, after seeing your latest rate increase, you’re probably pretty interested in finding ways to save money on your home insurance. Not only have home … more

6/12/23

Berries by the basketful

Get outside and get pickin’. Strawberry season has arrived, and those luscious berries beckon. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many “u-pick” growers for a day in the berry patch. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/7/23

Maestro Scott Jackson Wiley will pick up his baton one more time as conductor of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for their annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral.

Some final notes: Celebrated South Shore Symphony music director bids farewell

It’s the end of era. The South Shore Symphony’s distinguished music director and conductor Scott Jackson Wiley will pass on his baton after the orchestra’s performance at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/31/23

A scene from the Arena Players’ Shakespeare Festival production of“Romeo and Juliet,” starring Tyler Monier-Williams and Christine Boehm.

Summer theatricals nearby

The summer theater/concert season is in full swing on our local stages and not to be missed. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/20/16

Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.

Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]

The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/27/16

The mobility mats in years past, pictured, did not extend to the water, but the city is installing longer-extending mats at four beaches this summer.

City unveils new beach mats for summer season

After a number of residents urged the city to install mats on the barrier island’s beaches so that those with mobility issues can easily access Long Beach’s iconic shoreline, the city last week released a plan to do just that. more

By Ben Strack | 5/5/16

Pretty in ink

I’ve got a pretty new ankle bracelet. It depicts my four children, with two blue hearts and two pink hearts representing two boys and two girls, and two smaller, dangling blue hearts for my … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/17/14

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