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The family can cool off at a performance of "Rapunzel," at the BroadHollow Theatre's Elmont stage on Monday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

7/17/13

Hewlett-Woodmere School District has a new Facilities Director as Kim Parahus replaces Dennis Sheridan, who retired.

Filling district vacancies

On Day Seven of her new job, Kim Parahus, Hewlett-Woodmere’s recently hired director of school facilities and operations, was on the roof of the Woodmere Education Center in high heels, inspecting a possible leak. more

By Ann Friedman | 7/17/13

The Lawrence School District unveiled plans to improve student academic achievement. Above, Superintendent Gary Schall and guidance counselor Veronica Ortiz explained the issues involved at a special board meeting on Monday.

Getting grades up

Raising its graduation rate, increasing the number of Regents diplomas with distinction and reaching students who lack a strong educational foundation and English language proficiency are the primary goals of new plans unveiled by Lawrence School District officials at a special board meeting on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/10/13

Nicholas Tumminello displayed the intensity on the mound that helped lead the Giants to the league crown.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Giants win the pennant! [Photo gallery]

With a 14-hit barrage led by Mitch Shemtov, 3-for-3 4 RBI, and Nick Tumminello who went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI, the Giants of the Hewlett-Woodmere Little League won the Intermediate Division championship 12-7 over the Diamondbacks at Grant Park in Hewlett on Father’s Day. more

6/19/13

Don Rickles appears with Regis Philbin at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

6/19/13

Sixties icons Peter Yarrow and Noel "Paul" Stookey perform classic "Peter, Paul and Mary" tunes at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Friday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

6/12/13

Three candidates are contending for two trustee seats in Woodsburgh, From left, Gary Goffner, Jake Harman and Carl Cayne.

Contending to be a trustee in Woodsburgh

Carl Cayne, Gary Goffner and Jake Harman are vying for two trustee seats in the Village of Woodsburgh on June 18. more

By Ann Friedman | 6/6/13

The Lantern Theatre stages Neil Simon's acclaimed "Broadway Bound" in Freeport.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

5/29/13

BroadHollow Theatre stages the comedy "Sinners" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

5/22/13

Incumbent Harold Kislik, left, and Central Council PTA Co-president Mitchell Greebel, right, were re-elected and elected, resectively to the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education. Fred Usherson lost for the second consecutive year.

Lawrence Board of Education result still not official

A recount of votes in the Lawrence school board race between Jesse Lunin-Pack and Tova Plaut has Plaut in the lead now by 37 votes, according to a statement released by Lunin-Pack. more

By Jeff Bessen and Ann Friedman | 5/21/13