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From fireworks to old-fashioned patriotic fervor: Enjoy Eisenhower Park’s spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include a presidential-style holiday celebration at Sagamore Hill, in which President Roosevelt, portrayed by actor James Foote, makes an appearance at his former residence.

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/11

Commercial parking issues

Q. I have a commercial building that has space for doctors’ offices, eateries and retail stores, and I’m wondering about my parking. I got a zoning variance for the number of cars because we didn’t have enough spaces. We got a permit and everything is legal, but can I designate specific spaces with “Reserved for Doctor” signs or do I have to leave it as general parking? The doctors want the spaces closest to their front door. What’s legal? more

Monte Leeper | 6/29/11

What's happening this weekend around Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/23/11

Lucie Arnaz brings her "Latin Roots" to Long Island

The Landmark stage in Port Washington is the setting for Lucie's Arnaz's celebration of her famous father's legacy. Over at Jones Beach, find poetic inspiration among the piping plovers who nest there, also enjoy an art adventure with the at Nassau County Museum of Art's Family Sunday this weekend. more

6/15/11

Things to do on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/15/11

County delays Aquatic Center revamp

In response to opposition from local swimmers, renovation of the Nassau County Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow has been pushed back until the spring of 2012. more

By Alex Krinsky | 6/10/11

The Park Avenue Elementary School PTA would like to replace this playground with a new one for safety reasons, but a county grant to fund the project has been held up for months.

Grant holdup delays playground construction

The Park Avenue Elementary School PTA is seeking new playground equipment for the school after being told one year ago by an insurance company that renovations had to be made to maintain playground safety. But the PTA’s request for county grant money has hit a yearlong stall as the money winds its way through the legislative process. more

By David Weingrad | 6/10/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/8/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/2/11

Give N.Y. an ‘F’ in gambling

New York state, like the rest of the nation, needs money to run the government. The state is very good at collecting taxes, fees, fines and miscellaneous dollars, but when it comes to money from gambling, it’s a dismal failure. more

Jerry Kremer | 5/26/11