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Decorate your house in edible style at Gingerbread University

The holiday season beckons this weekend. The kids can fun at Gingerbread University or enjoy some holiday music-making with the Boston Pops or meet renowned artist Mort Kunstler, when he stops by Nassau County Museum of Art. more

12/1/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10

The line outside Best Buy in Westbury stretched around to the rear of the store by 4 a.m. for Black Friday 2010.

Black Friday on the South Shore [Photo gallery]

Crowds of bargain hunters hit the stores on the day after Thanksgiving, looking for shopping values in big stores and small. The next day, Saturday, is being promoted this year as Small Business … more

11/26/10

Saving LI Bus requires political compromise

Comptroller George Maragos and some members of the Nassau County Legislature have demonstrated that they understand tough times call for compromise in their dealings with the MTA’s threat to kill the Long Island Bus System. more

11/25/10

The Nassau County Police Department urges shoppers to take note of some safety precautions before they head out to the stores this holiday season.

Safety tips for holiday shoppers

County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau … more

11/25/10

All ages share some holiday fun at the Long Island Festival of Trees. The festival arrives at Cradle of Aviation Museum this weekend.

Santa is landing at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

The holiday season is officially underway. Enjoy the spirit at Museum Row, in Garden City, this weekend, when the Festival of Trees returns after a one-year hiatus. more

Karen Bloom | 11/25/10

Vincent Toma, center, of Franklin Square, received his Make a Difference award from Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, third from left.

A shining star in Franklin Square

Making moves that gain momentum is not just a pastime for Vincent Toma — it is a mission. As president of the Franklin Square Norwood Park Civic Association for the last four years, Toma is willing … more

Clarissa Hamlin | 11/24/10

‘Contractor of the Year’ awarded to Franklin Square remodeler

Vita and Jerome Burdi, Certified Remodeler and Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer of DJ’s Home Improvements in Franklin Square, won the Platinum Contractor of the Year Award for 2010 at the … more

11/24/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/24/10

John Daddino plows into the end zone for Carey's lone touchdown.

Carey denied by Garden City

Defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City squashed Carey's hopes of its first title since 1978. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/10