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Jacob Cutler of Troop 192 with County Legislator Norma Gonsalves.

Eagle Scout upgrades First Tee Golf program

Jacob Cutler, of Bellmore, recently completed his Eagle Scout Project for Boy Scout Troop 192 at Eisenhower Park. more

By David Weingrad | 8/27/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, fourth from right, front, led a July 16 protest at the Merrick water tower to call for the release of a draft study of a proposed public takeover of Long Island American Water. To Denenberg’s left was County Legislator Laura Curran. About 30 local residents joined them.

Legislators, activists demand water study’s release

An engineer has completed a draft study on the feasibility of a public takeover of Long Island American Water, the water utility company that services the area, but the public has yet to see the document. more

By Brian Racow | 7/24/14

Jerry Seinfeld and Sarah Jessica Parker eating at the Colony Diner in May.

Seinfeld finds a new diner

It played out like a scene from NBC’s “Seinfeld.” Jerry Seinfeld was sitting in a diner one afternoon, eating lunch, sipping coffee, chatting about quirky, mundane topics with a friend, offering deadpan observations. more

By David Weingrad | 7/16/14

A North Bellmore Fire Department assistant chief and a firefighter were seriously hurt at Newbridge Road and Belmond Avenue while responding to an East Meadow house fire on Sunday.

Four North Bellmore firefighters hurt in crash, East Meadow blaze

Four North Bellmore Fire Department volunteers were injured while responding to an East Meadow house fire on July 13, officials said ... more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/14/14

It's tea time at Long Island Children's Museum on Sunday. Bring the kids to create some special mini tea cups that would make the Mad Hatter proud.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

5/28/14

A community outpatient clinic for veterans at the Nassau University Medical Center opened its doors in 2011.

A place for veterans to receive care

Three years ago, a community outpatient clinic for veterans opened at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. The 11,000-square-foot space, in the hospital’s Building Q, offers primary care and mental health services. The hospital lends the space to the county rent-free. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

Michael Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork bring their Monkees reunion tour to The Paramount on May 25.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

5/21/14

The Rev. Judy Stevens, pastor of the Bellmore United Methodist church, offered a prayer for Donald Kaestner’s dog, Cosmo.

Bellmore United Methodist blesses the animals

The Bellmore United Methodist Church recently welcomed pet lovers and their furry friends for a special service. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/21/14

The Nassau University Medical Center received an ‘A’ by a group that surveys hospital safety

Four local hospitals get ‘A’ in patient safety

Four Nassau County hospitals received the highest grade in a quality-of-care survey conducted by the Leapfrog Group, an organization that evaluates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, injuries, errors and infections, while encouraging transparency and access to health care information. more

By David Weingrad | 5/14/14

More than 7,000 runners participated in the Long Island Marathon’s various races last weekend, including the 13.1 half marathon, pictured above.

Thousands compete in L.I.’s biggest race

Runners wound their way through Central Nassau streets last weekend, as more than 7,000 took part in the Long Island Marathon events. The full marathon began in Uniondale and concluded in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. more

By David Weingrad | 5/7/14