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It's a busy weekend on local stages; it's also the time to treat your sweetie to some Valentine's Day celebrating. more

2/9/11

Lisa Hallett’s first-grade class at the Fulton School in Hempstead enjoyed its visit to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation on Feb. 4.

A fun trip to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation

A group of local dentists volunteered last week to help get kids on their way to building healthy teeth. Seventy-five dentists from the Nassau County Dental Society, with the help of … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/9/11

Social promotion versus grade retention

One of the most heated debates in education revolves around the issue of social promotion versus grade retention. I’ll define the terms in a moment, but first let me present two scenarios that illustrate the strong arguments on both sides. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/4/11

New Year’s Eve revelry: Visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum show off their New Year’s Eve attire at the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration.

New Year's Eve on Long Island

It’s time to bid farewell to yet another year and welcome 2011. There are many options nearby to make the most of that big night. more

Karen Bloom | 12/22/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10

John Daddino plows into the end zone for Carey's lone touchdown.

Carey denied by Garden City

Defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City squashed Carey's hopes of its first title since 1978. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/10

Extreme changes to limit LIRR service

Weekend service on the Long Island Rail Road will be extremely limited in the coming weeks as the LIRR Modernization Project brings signal and switch-control work to Jamaica Station. The agency … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

A taste of Oktoberfest

Seasonal Festivities Oktoberfest CelebrationEnjoy a taste of Bavaria at the Garden City Hotel’s Oktoberfest. The hotel’s Rein restaurant has planned a grand celebration to commemorate … more

9/30/10