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Wanda Sykes appears at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/11/14

Mike Majikas, of North Merrick, held up a sunfish that Samira Sandoval caught at the Memorare Fishing Club’s “fish-a-thon” last Friday at the Rev. Arthur Mackey Park in Roosevelt. The club held the event for students at the United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau school in Roosevelt.

Fun and fishing at Rev. Mackey Park

Seven-year-old Javier Reyes felt a sudden tug on his line last Friday morning. Mike Majikas, of North Merrick, who stood nearby, bent down to Javier’s level and instructed him to “reel it … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/11/14

Joel Rosario rode Tonalist to victory in the 146th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Triple Crown-hopeful California Chrome finished in a dead-heat for fourth before a crowd of 102,199.

No crown for California Chrome

With 102,199 euphoric fans hoping to see California Chrome end a 36-year Triple Crown drought, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was in striking distance of the leaders turning for home in last Saturday’s 146th running of the Belmont Stakes. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/7/14

Come and see how a simple hayride becomes a complete musical adventure, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "Young Frankenstein," in Bellmore, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/4/14

It's tea time at Long Island Children's Museum on Sunday. Bring the kids to create some special mini tea cups that would make the Mad Hatter proud.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

5/28/14

Reshma Pharsi and Yuvraj Singh stayed connected while enjoying the carnival rides at the Nassau County Strawberry Festival last year.

Strawberry fest is on the way

Hundreds of Long Islanders are set to gather in North Bellmore this weekend at the Nassau County Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Lions and Kiwanis clubs. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

Bring a blanket and chair and settle in for a glorious weekend of music at the annual festival devoted to Mozart.

A gardenful of Mozart

Those stirring sounds of Mozart fill the air this weekend, at the family-friendly festival. more

5/21/14

The Nassau University Medical Center received an ‘A’ by a group that surveys hospital safety

Four local hospitals get ‘A’ in patient safety

Four Nassau County hospitals received the highest grade in a quality-of-care survey conducted by the Leapfrog Group, an organization that evaluates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, injuries, errors and infections, while encouraging transparency and access to health care information. more

By David Weingrad | 5/14/14

A place for us — Dog parks in Wantagh-Seaford

While most parks are reserved for humans, a small but cherished bit of land has been carved out of Wantagh Park and Cedar Creek Park in Seaford for canine pleasure. These dog parks provide a place to … more

By Laura Schofer | 5/8/14

Gazebo honors ATF agent slain in Seaford shootout

Seaford finally has a place where people can remember, pay tribute and say thank you to John Capano, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent who was killed in a shootout in Seaford on Dec. … more

By Michael Ganci | 5/8/14