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These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Lauren Horn, left, and Rachel Dorfman, two juniors at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, recently took their first trip delivering groceries to seniors in the community.

Teens start free delivery service for seniors in Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh and Seaford

Two local teenagers are taking it upon themselves to ensure seniors and the high-risk community in Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh and Seaford have the grocery supplies they need during the Covid-19 … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/8/20

Brands Bicycles & Fitness, in Wantagh, one of the Tri-State's largest bicycle retailers, reported a moderate uptick in overall sales, compared with past years' spring increases.

Bike biz takes off as homebound get out

When it comes to social distancing, residents of Nassau County’s South Shore may be luckier than most. With more than 60 miles of beautiful pedestrian trails and bike paths, the area in and … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/7/20

Molloy College CAP21 theater students stage "Urinetown" on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

3/5/20

Step back to the '70s with BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Disco Inferno."

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage One Act FestivalA showcase of four original one act plays, presented by Adelphi University Dept. of Theatre, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 2 … more

2/27/20

LIRR trains will be replaced by buses between Babylon and Rockville Centre on Feb. 29 and March 1.

LIRR weekend service disruption

Due to construction and signal work, Long Island Rail Road trains will be replaced by buses between Babylon and Rockville Centre this weekend, according to MTA officials. more

2/27/20

Plaza Theatrical Productions stages ""The Cat in the Hat" at its venue in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/20/20

The Chiclettes join other iconic performers in a rock 'n roll showcase at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 15.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/13/20

The South Shore Symphony visits the Madison Theatre on Feb. 8.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/7/20

Actors From The London Stage touring company stages Shakespeare's classic tale of an exiled ruler at the Madison Theatre Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/30/20