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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

Gerard Rennie, a coach in the East Meadow Little Leagues Challenger Division, helped his son Gerard Jr. hit a ball during a game on Oct. 27.

Overcoming challenges

Walking through the East Meadow Little League Baseball Complex on Merrick Avenue on select Sundays, you’ll hear the crack of baseballs and softballs on aluminum bats, shouts of support from encouraging parents, and raucous cheers as a ball rolls into the outfield grass for a hit. more

By David Weingrad | 11/8/13

Hofstra University students Sophie Gagnon, Cassie DeMarco and Jesse Eberl star in "Cloud 9" at Hofstra's Black Box Theater.

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

11/6/13

Andie Ofsink, Jill Levine, Cindy Knoll and Lisa Fessler, from left, were honored at the Circle of Hope fundraising dinner.

400 attend 'Journey for a Purpose' fundraiser

Hundreds of local women gathered in Cedarhurst last week to support a Bellmore-Merrick breast cancer support center. Circle of Hope, a project of the Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh Chabad Center for Jewish Life, hosted its second “Journey for a Purpose” benefit on Oct. 24. The event, which featured special guests and award presentations to local survivors and activists, attracted an estimated 400 women to the Sephardic Temple’s grand ballroom for what organizers described as an entertaining evening for a cause. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/1/13

Reflections on the Big One — Superstorm Sandy

There is an image of Superstorm Sandy –– or, rather, its aftermath –– that is seared in my mind: I’m driving a rented black Jeep, rounding a bend in the road near my home in south Merrick. more

10/31/13

Gonsalves is the choice in L.D. 13

The Herald encourages voters to return Norma Gonsalves to the 13th Legislative District seat, which she has held since 1998. more

10/31/13

"Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "I Do! I Do!" in Bellmore 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

10/30/13

Eco-friendly, astoundingly affordable!

When Laurie (McCoo) Curtis told me that her newly opened dry cleaner was charging a fixed price of $1.99 per garment, I thought, What a smart promotion to attract clientele. more

10/24/13

The beloved Tevye shares his story in Broadhollow's staging of "Fiddler on the Roof" in Elmont.

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

10/23/13

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, spoke at a candidates

Legislative candidates spell out platforms in Merrick

Something was missing from the meeting of several Nassau County Legislature candidates on Oct. 9 at the Merrick Library. It was debate. This was not the fault of the candidates who participated. It was the fault of those who did not. more

By Brian Racow | 10/16/13