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It’s the season for all things outdoors

June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s a recognition and celebration of all the things we can do outside. And here on the South Shore, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day out of doors, and have lots of fun doing it. more

6/16/16

$\The 15th Annual Ellen Gordon CPA 4(a): Cause 5K Run/ Walk to End Hunger this Saturday at Eisenhower Park benefits Island Harvest Food Bank — an acclaimed local charity.$

Island Harvest receives top ranking from national agency

Charity Navigator — a national, independent evaluator of philanthropic organizations — has designated Island Harvest Food Bank a four-star charity for the third year in a row. Leaders of the hunger-relief group received the news just before a major fundraising event this Saturday: the 15th annual Ellen Gordon CPA 4(a): Cause 5K Run/ Walk to End Hunger at Eisenhower Park. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/15/16

The jungle comes alive with a jazzy beat in Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of Disney's “The Jungle Book KIDS,” adapted from the classic animated film, at Long Island Children's Museum, on Saturday.

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

6/15/16

Mary Levin, 6, enjoyed one of the many sweet treats available at East Meadow Community Pride Day.

Food, festivities and fun at East Meadow Community Pride Day

Residents of all ages raced to Speno Memorial Park last Saturday for one of the most beloved neighborhood events of the year: East Meadow Community Pride Day. Leaders and locals celebrated a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/15/16

More than 30 participants learned how to play the sport of Pickleball during a course run by the Town of Hempstead on June 7 at Seaman Neck Park in Seaford.

Pickleball: It's a big dill in local parks

Pickleball, a cross between badminton and tennis, is the fastest growing sport among baby boomers in America. Created in the 1960s, and now popular in many retirement communities, the game is played on a badminton ... more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/14/16

Creator, a 16-1 shot, nosed past Destin at the wire to win the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday evening.

Creator rallies to win Belmont Stakes by a nose

Notwithstanding the absence of a Triple Crown hopeful, the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes featured a dramatic finish with Creator inching past Destin in the final stride to win by a nose. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/16

Dean Korinis and Skylar Caruso — who dressed for the festive occasion — had a blast at East Meadow Community Pride Day last year.

Celebrating 25 years of East Meadow pride

For the past 25 years, residents have had the chance to see what everyone in the neighborhood has to offer at East Meadow Community Pride Day. Leaders and locals will celebrate the milestone … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/9/16

Visitors and passersby first noticed that a metal sign at the entrance to the memorial had rusted.

9/11 Memorial to be upgraded

After the condition of the site drew the ire of East Meadowites, congressional leaders and others, Nassau County has secured $125,000 in state funding to repair the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower … more

By Julie Mansmann and Danielle Agoglia | 6/9/16

Mark Brier hosts an afternoon of comedy at the Elmont Public Library on Sunday.

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

6/8/16

Exaggerator heads field for 148th Belmont Stakes

For the 37th time in 38 years, there won’t be a Triple Crown celebration at Belmont Park after previously unbeaten Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist was denied the second jewel by Exaggerator, who romped down the stretch in the slop to capture the Preakness over the prohibitive favorite. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/6/16