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The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening. Above, Colonial Avenue in south Merrick on Friday morning.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening, and road crews have been out ever since clearing up to eight inches of snow that fell overnight. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/3/14

Streets were plowed this morning, but heavy winds blew snow back onto the pavement, making driving conditions treacherous across Nassau County. Above, Riverside Avenue in south Merrick.

County Executive Ed Mangano still urges 'extreme caution' before heading out

Though temperatures plunged to bitter lows and much of the area was blanketed in 6 to 10 inches of snow last night and this morning, forcing widespread closings and making travel a gamble, there were no reports of storm-related losses of life and a relatively low number of power outages and calls to helplines, according to County Executive Ed Mangano this morning. more

By Brian Racow | 1/3/14

Vocalist Naomi Zeitlin performs a tribute to Carole King and James Taylor at Elmont Memorial Library on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/2/14

Elegant "snowflakes" appear in New York Dance Theatre's "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Dec. 20-22.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperA continuing examination of the “Aftermodernism” aesthetic, which focuses on the use of strong color and figurative works, currently … more

12/18/13

Legislature must heed commission's findings

Many people’s eyes glaze over when they see headlines containing the words Albany, corruption and commission. more

12/12/13

The charming musical "Jack Frost" is being staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

12/11/13

BroadHollow Theatre's staging of Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" ends its run in Elmont on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

12/4/13

Annie arrives on stage in Elmont, in "Annie, Jr.," BroadHollow Theatre's shortened version of the beloved musical.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/27/13

The cast of Island Park Theatre Group's "Willy Wonka the Musical," now being staged at Lincoln Orens Middle School.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/20/13

Rapunzel lets down her hair, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/13/13