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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

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

The unofficial kickoff to summer fun begins with a trip to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend to watch some amazing aerial maneuvers at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show. more

Karen Bloom | 5/26/11

Hundreds of supporters of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for a new Nassau Coliseum held a rally on the steps of the Legislature on May 24, hours before a public hearing was held on the topic.

County Legislature discusses Coliseum plan

The Nassau County Legislature spent more than two hours on May 24 debating and hearing public comment about a proposed $400 million bond that would finance a new arena on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Alex Costello | 5/25/11

A plan for the Coliseum, and Belmont Park

Since the Islanders’ season ended last month, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum floor has been dark most nights, and the public’s interest in the future of the arena surrounded by acres of concrete has been diverted as the teams of summer have taken over the spotlight. But last Wednesday morning, the Coliseum was buzzing with excitement. more

5/19/11

Residents living in the Franklin Square Union Free School District voted for the Sewanhaka Central High School District's budget at the John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools. Above: several residents came to Washington Street School to vote around 8:15 p.m., shortly before the polls closed at 9 p.m.

Sewanhaka passes 2011-12 budget

The Sewanhaka Central High School budget passed this evening, with 4,628 votes in support of the budget, and 3,028 votes against it. This year's turnout — 7,656 voters — was slightly lower than last year's, when nearly 10,000 residents came to the polls to vote for the 2010-11 budget. more

By Jackie Nash | 5/17/11

Local children burst out of the Belmont Park gate — literally — during Breakfast at Belmont in 2010.

Breakfast at Belmont is back

The winter of 2010 was very long and stormy with a lot of snow. Spring is now here, and there is nothing like the early morning sun and to watch and listen to thoroughbreds exercising on the racetrack at Belmont Park. more

By Michael Fenrich | 5/3/11

Paul Sapienza, left, owner of Sapienza Bakery in Elmont; Robert Rouge, president of the Floral Park Art League; Tom Tweedy, mayor of Floral Park; Nassau County Legislator John Ciotti; Charlie Hayward, president and chief executive officer of the New York Racing Association; Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano; Assemblyman Ed Ra; Muzzio Tallini, owner of Signature Homes; Joyce Stowe, president of the Tudor Manor Civic Association; and Claudine Hall, president of the Jamaica Square.

Belmont Park’s spring meet a success

Nothing could stop Belmont Park’s Opening Day from operating smoothly. The sun beamed onto the horse track, and thousands of visitors hustled to place bets and watch the races throughout the day. The excitement was palpable. Despite an overnight natural gas leak that caused the closure of Hempstead Turnpike just east of Belmont Park in Elmont for several hours last Friday, Belmont Park’s 2011 spring meet began at 10:45 a.m., as scheduled. Emergency repairs were undertaken immediately after the leak was discovered and the road was reopened just before Belmont Park’s spring meet. more

By Jackie Nash | 5/3/11

Despite losing his balance when his horse, Westside Corral, stumbled near the three-eighths pole, Jockey Jose Lezcano won the first race of Belmont Park’s spring/summer meet last Friday.

And they’re off at Belmont

Jockey Jose Lezcano not only avoided potential disaster in the first race of 2011 at Belmont Park last Friday, he rode Westside Corral to a come-from-behind victory in the nine-horse, one-mile turf event that kicked off the 56-day spring/summer meet. Lezcano momentarily lost balance around the three-eighths pole when Westside Corral clipped heels and stumbled. Both rider and horse regained stride quickly, however, swung four-wide into the stretch and closed on frontrunners Ground Force, N.P. Cat and Seattle Mission. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/3/11

Eisenhower Park’s lakeside 9/11 Memorial served as the site of an informal candlelight vigil on Monday night, hours after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, the architect of the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Residents remember 9/11 at Eisenhower Park

President Barack Obama’s Sunday night announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader and architect of the 9/11 attacks, set the stage for a Monday mixed with reflection, remembrance and celebration. more

5/2/11

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