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Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/14/10

The East Meadow Board of Education unanimously selected Brian O’Flaherty, back row, third from right, to serve as president for the third straight year. Parisi, sitting next to O’Flaherty, was voted in as the vice president.

East Meadow Board of Education prepares for new year

The East Meadow Board of Education officially began a new school year on July 1 at its annual reorganization meeting. more

Mike Caputo | 7/14/10

A group of Assemblymen, David McDonough, Cliff Crouch, Tom McKevitt and Michael Montesano, met with firefighters and emergency response officials to discuss ways to improve fire services and recruitment during a forum on Monday at the East Meadow Fire Department.

Forum aims to improve LI fire services, recruitment

The East Meadow Fire Department played host to a roundtable discussion on Monday that focused on how to improve volunteer emergency services on Long Island and across the state. … more

Mike Caputo | 7/14/10

Cars had trouble negotiating a flooded Carman Avenue on Saturday.

Heavy rains bring floods to East Meadow

A few days after East Meadow and the rest of Nassau dealt with record-breaking heat, torrential downpours pounded the area last Saturday afternoon, bringing nearly four inches of rain. Some areas were flooded, creating … more

7/14/10

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property in Uniondale.

Zoning move cuts Lighthouse in half

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced on Monday that the "alternate zone" created for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property is half the density of the originally proposed … more

Mike Caputo | 7/12/10

Allen Lavine of Baldwin, Herb Deitman of Bellmore and Ira Landman of Oceanside took a break from their bocce game in the 102-degree heat on Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.

Heat wave sweeps Long Island

Residents across Long Island's South Shore were dealing with sweltering heat this week, as temperatures exceeded the century mark on Tuesday and stayed in the high 90s on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo and Meghan McCloskey | 7/7/10

Making a movie: On the set of Maggie Marvel, Jeanne Brennan filled a dual role as both producer and cinematographer.

LI. International Film Expo comes to Bellmore

Bellmore rolls out the red carpet once again for the Long Island International Film Expo, which opens July 8. The film festival, now in its 13th year, offers film buffs nine days of movie watching. It showcases the creativity of independent filmmakers, representing all genres of movie-making from around the world. more

Karen Bloom | 7/7/10

Events On Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/7/10

Lawrence High School's John Kinder is pressured by Clinton's Kwaku Duah during the Empire Challenge Football game June 22 at Hofstra.

L.I. drops Empire Challenge Game

Jordan Rodriguez’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:41 remaining gave New York City a 15-10 victory over Long Island in a rain-soaked Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge football game on June 22, played before a record crowd of 8,224 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. more

Tony Bellissimo | 7/7/10

Bellmore filmmaker Leslye Abbey, right, showed the film “Little Shop of Wonders” at last summer's Long Island International Film Expo. She directed “Little Shop of Wonders,” a documentary about a longtime Bedford Avenue store, the Rock and Lapidary Shop, with help from production artist Michael Kanarek, left. They are pictured here with Bellmore Movies co-owner Henry Stampfel last July.

L.I. International Film Fest comes to Bellmore

Local movie-goers looking for a different experience than your typical summer blockbuster need look no further than their own backyard. The Long Island International Film Expo, hosted by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, will return to the Bellmore Movies this week. The 13th annual expo will kick off with a preview night on Thursday, July 8, and an informal wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 9, at 5 p.m. for all ticket holders. more

Deirdre Krasula | 7/6/10