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Republican presidential contender John Kasich, the Ohio governor since 2011, made his first Long Island appearance ahead of the April 19 GOP primary at Hofstra University on Monday. Photo by Scott Brinton/Herald Life

Maureen O’Brien, a 37-year Sunday school teacher from Bethpage, knows the date when Republican presidential contender John Kasich won her over: Feb. 6. Kasich, 63, Ohio’s governor since … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/16

Karen Mason brings her cabaret show, "Mason's Makin' Music," to the Landmark on Main Street on April 1.

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

3/30/16

Meet Herb, a struggling Hollywood writer, whose forgotten past reappears when his abandoned teenager daughter arrives for a visit, in the BroadHollow Theatre's staging of Neil Simons' 'I Ought to be in Pictures," in Elmont.

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

3/23/16

The popular ensemble Gathering Time, led by Stuart Markus (right) of Malverne, performs "A 60’s Folk Celebration” at the Folk-2-Funk Festival, on Saturday, in Long Beach.

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

3/16/16

New York lawmakers are considering legislation to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms. Judi Consigli, left, the operations manager at the organic Crossroads Farm in Malverne, and Stephanie Kane, the farming manager, say they support GMO labeling to help consumers better understand the foods they consume and empower them to make educated choices about their diets.

To label GMOs or not? That is the question.

Margaret Maher, of Merrick, cherishes every day, she says. Twenty-six years ago, at age 31, she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. Her son was 3, and her daughter, 4 months old. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/16

Ariel's world under the sea comes alive on stage in the BroadHollow Theatre's production of the "The Little Mermaid," opening Saturday at its venue in Elmont.

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

3/9/16

Kenny Scharf’s “Pop Renaissance,” all 17 panels of his graffiti-style mural, is among the highlights of the exhibit devoted to the vanguard artist, opening next week at Nassau County Museum of Art.

On view

The region’s museums are ready to welcome spring with exhibits that will renew and refresh our spirits. Here’s a sampling of what’s on view.‘Kenny Scharf’ at Nassau at … more

By Karen Bloom | 3/9/16

The Moscow Festival Ballet visits the Madison Theatre on March 4 with its production of Giselle.

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

3/2/16

The McLean Avenue Band returns to Hofstra as part of this year’s festival line-up. Their charismatic stage presence reflects their creative spin, adding a contemporary flair to traditional tunes.

Welcome spring’s arrival with a bit o’ green

Spring is in our sights and the region is ready for its embrace. The arrival of St. Patrick’s Day is always a welcome harbinger of the season. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/2/16

Student scored with love of math

When BOCES teacher Ellen Kessler Dubinsky invited her ninth grade students to enter the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University, she advised them to consider a subject they like and … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 3/1/16