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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

Begin the holidays with a generous heart

’Tis the season of holiday lights and holy nights, of children’s smiling faces, giddy gift-opening, half-price sales and the festive if frenetic bustle of store-to-store shopping. more

12/5/13

A new vision for Wantagh and Seaford

Wanted – creative and innovative ideas that will marry economic development with growth and sustainability for Wantagh and Seaford. more

by Laura Schofer | 12/5/13

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

Rockville Centre’s Leggz Ltd. Dance, under direction of Joan MacNaughton, always enthralls audiences with their excerpts from The Nutcracker at the Festival of Trees.

Holiday fun at the Long Island Festival of Trees

Museum Row in Garden City is aglow with holiday spirit this weekend as the Festival of Trees welcomes families to its annual three-day extravaganza, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. more

By Karen Bloom | 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

Mangano, Legislature have much work to do

Nassau County residents sent a clear message on Nov. 5, overwhelmingly approving of the job County Executive Ed Mangano has been doing. more

11/14/13

Onlookers in Washington, D.C., rushed to greet and photograph the veterans at the Washington Monument during an Honor Flight trip in June 2012.

Giving WWII vets a ‘final mission’

Jeffrey Rosenking never leaves home without a brochure. Wherever he is, if he spots an elderly man or woman in military garb, Rosenking will introduce himself and hand them a pamphlet for Honor Flight Long Island, an organization for which he has volunteered since 2010, which sends World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., free of charge. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014

One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more

By John Maher | 11/13/13

The cast and crew of Island Park Theatre Group

This weekend: A world of pure imagination

Members of the Island Park Theatre Group are the epitome of community theater — resilient, relenting and ready for their well-earned bows! And they’ve had more than their share of … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/13/13