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Parkhurst Civic Association member and rally organizer Tammie Williams pointed to the vacant parking lot adjacent to Huntley Road as she urged others to oppose the Cosmos’ plan for a stadium at the site.

Residents, leaders rally against stadium plan at Belmont Park

About a dozen people blocked Huntley Road on July 16, adjacent to the south parking lot of Belmont Park, to protest a proposal by the New York Cosmos to build a new soccer stadium at the … more

By Steve Smirti | 7/19/16

Paul Anthony brings a lively line-up of comics to the Madison Theatre on Saturday.

Comedy showcase

Paul Anthony hosts a summer evening of stand-up comedy. more

7/14/16

Robert Davi brings a new version of his critically-acclaimed tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes and the Great American Songbook, "Davi Sings Sinatra: How Do You Keep the Music Playing," to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on July 16, at 8 p.m.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

7/13/16

A storefront at the corner of Merrick Road and Grand Avenue is one of the many empty sites that are included in the redevelopment.

Town of Hempstead proposes plans for redevelopment

In April, the Town of Hempstead issued a request for proposal to developers to create a plan to revitalize Baldwin’s five-acre downtown parcel at the corner of Grand Avenue and Merrick Road. … more

By Steve Smirti and Nakeem Grant | 7/13/16

Steven McDonald in his Malverne home last week. Thirty years ago, McDonald was shot and left paralyzed by a group of teens in Central Park.

‘We are the flesh on the bone’

As his kitchen television silently aired CNN’s footage of the chaos the day after five white Dallas police officers were killed by a black sniper during a peaceful demonstration, Malvernite and New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald was listening to a speech by Robert F. Kennedy, made nearly 50 years ago, on the day after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/12/16

Set sail on a "de-lovely" cruise through some of Cole Porter's most famous songs in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "Anything Goes" in Elmont, opening this weekend.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

7/7/16

Dean Karahalis leads his orchestra in a rousing concert under the stars.

Pops in the park

The dynamic orchestra returns to Eisenhower Park. more

7/6/16

Get those dancing shoes on and enjoy an evening with the snappy Big Band sounds of the Harlem Speakeasy Orchestra, at Old Westbury Gardens' Picnic Pops concert, Wednesday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

6/29/16

Tramps Like Us kick off Independence Day weekend at Eisenhower Park.

Sounds of summer with Tramps Like Us

Tramps Like Us captures Bruce Springsteen's dynamic energy and sound. more

6/29/16

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16