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What did you do on your summer vacation?

All that’s left is the muddy ring around my bathtub. Last week, my grandchildren, 5 and 7, fled the 91-degree heat and humidity of south Florida for the even hotter and more humid dog days of August in New York more

Randi Kreiss | 8/20/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

8/18/10

Circus fun at Long Island Children's Museum

Find out what's like to be a circus star at Long Island Children's Museum this weekend. Also check out the best of Broadway at Eisenhower Park, and a Broadway favorite, "Annie," at Hofstra University. more

8/18/10

Harvey Weisenberg, left, is squaring off against challenger Jeff Toback in the Democratic primary on Sept. 14.

Talking with Jeff Toback and Harvey Weisenberg

Harvey Weisenberg, the incumbent representative for the 20th State Assembly District, is being challenged this year in a Democratic Primary by Jeff Toback, former Nassau County legislator. The Herald … more

8/18/10

Counselor Mike Villani takes a plunge in the dunk tank.

Carnival Day at Barrett Park [Photo gallery]

Barrett Summer Camp in Valley Stream held its annual Carnival Day celebration on Aug. 6. There was a slip and slide, dunk tank and numerous field day competitions. more

8/18/10

Family members Giovanna, Anthony, Dana and Gaspar enjoy a round of mini golf at Hendrickson Park on Aug. 3.

National Night Out in Valley Stream [Photo gallery]

The Nassau County Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out on Aug. 3. more

8/12/10

Tennis Instructor Katie Moran, kneeling, talks to the children at the Hendrickson Park courts. She runs the village’s annual summer tennis lesson program.

Valley Stream tennis program serving more and more

Tennis lessons at Valley Stream’s Hendrickson Park has seemed to spark an interest for children in the recent years as a summer recreation activity. more

Michelle Gil | 8/11/10

The Valley Stream Aquatic Club practices for its upcoming pool show, which will be held this Saturday night at the village pool.

Valley Stream swimmers gear up for pool show

Get ready Valley Streamers for an adrenaline rush! The summer is kicking into high gear at the Hendrickson Park pool with the annual Aquatic Club Water Show this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 8/11/10

Adam Roter, a counselor at the Barrett Park summer camp, shouts encouragement at his team during the tug-of-war.

Red and blue battle at Barrett Park [Photo gallery]

Children at the Barrett Park summer camp in Valley Stream took part in the annual Color Wars event at Barrett on July 28. They were split into the red team and the blue team. Red came out victorious after a morning of field day activities. more

8/4/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

8/4/10