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British royals lend their majesty to the space program

It takes lots of elbow grease to wipe away all the hype, scandal and five-alarm headlines about Britain’s royal family, and finally hit the spots that shine. more

By James Bernstein | 12/22/22

The Nassau Community College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.

Clavin, Khzouz, Smith, Richner honored at gala

It was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is. more

By Andre Silva | 12/7/22

We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . . more

By James Bernstein | 10/20/22

The Seaford Historical Museum, a schoolhouse turned firehouse turned museum on Waverly Avenue.

Seaford Museum hosts successful fall festival

It looks like Mark Simonson Jr.’s efforts to save the Seaford Historical Museum have been a success. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 10/6/22

Nunley’s Carousel is a treasured memory for many in Nassau County and beyond, and is expected to continue influencing generations now that it’s being operated by the Long Island Children’s Museum on Uniondale’s Museum Row.

Nunley’s Carousel returns to awe new generation of riders

T hey were large mechanical carousels, populated by gorgeous wood-carved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles. They were named after the … more

By Karina Kovac | 8/25/22

Mark Simonson Jr., the Historical Society's youngest member, with President Judy Bongiovi and Vice President Frank Allaire in front of the Seaford skiff.

Fighting for Seaford's history

Although it is plagued by structural issues, lack of funding and a lack of support in the community, the Seaford Historical Museum has found a glimmer of hope in one of Seaford’s younger residents. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 8/17/22

Lauren Smith, who’s been practicing falconry for four years, holds Dora, a red-tailed hawk, to get her used to being handled.

Wildlife rules at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve

Birds of prey, such as a bald eagle and a hawk, small critters like frogs and tarantulas, and nocturnal animals like an opossum and Egyptian bats are examples of the diverse mix of wildlife on … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/14/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

What will happen to U.S.-Russian cooperation in space?

Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine is being felt around the world — and now, even above it. more

By James Bernstein | 4/14/22

The progressive left’s New York power play

The race to the progressive left is under way in New York state, with word that New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is forming an “exploratory committee” and may launch a Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 10/14/21

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