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Greatest hits from this month’s read-a-thon

Every book ever written is about the pandemic — at least that’s what I’m discovering after trying to escape the here and now through fiction. more

1/27/22

Restoring a lost habitat in our backyard

In the early morning of April 28, I tiptoed into my dew-coated backyard in Merrick to watch as an orange sun slowly migrated upward, sending its rays streaming through the hundreds of flower-covered branches . . . more

8/19/21

‘The Color Purple’

There is nothing like the spectacle and pomp of theater with lavish settings and costumes; think Phantom’s chandelier. Sometimes more exciting, though, is spare theater with the show pared down … more

12/17/15

Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square is the setting for Summerfest, benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

8/20/14

Tina Barricelir, bottom, and Becca Law celebrated after the initial announcement that Red won.

Surprise score paints Red and Blue purple

South Side High School’s annual Red and Blue competition received a shock this past Saturday when the contest, after initially being called in favor of the Red Team, was declared a tie. The annual … more

By John Maher | 3/20/13

Boogie-woogie with the Manhattan Dolls this weekend

Put some swing in your step with the Manhattan Dolls, when the trio visits Hofstra with a spirited musical revue of timeless classics. Or choose from other performances this weekend, including "Blues for an Alabama Sky, at Nassau Community College, and "The Color Purple," at Tilles Center. more

1/25/12

Courtesy SSMS Kathy Jaffa, center, and her South Side Middle School store “employees” sold Purple Heart balloons at the school store to benefit Purple Heart Pups, an organization that helps disabled veterans. Its founder, Lisa Siano, brought one of her dogs for a visit to the school.

South Side Middle School store goes the extra mile

Facilitated by Purple Hearts Pups founder Lisa Siano, students at South Side Middle School were able to meet and learn about the experiences of two veterans – John Devine, a disabled vet who served as a Marine in the Vietnam War and Doug Perinchief, who had several tours in Iraq. Three puppy walkers with their dogs also provided information about what it takes to raise these special dogs who serve as companions and helpers to disabled vets. more

3/16/11

"The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon" on stage

The beloved children’s book comes to life in an original production by the Enchantment Theater Company. more

4/7/10

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