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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/24/16

Red foxes at home at Merrick's Levy Park and Preserve

With the sun beating down at mid-morning, a girls’ cross-country team was recently running up and down the half-mile-long hill on the south side of the Town of Hempstead’s Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, sweating profusely and breathing hard in the 90-degree-plus heat. Taking it all in from the side of the seashell-coated path was a red fox –– yes, a red fox –– which stood in the shade, motionless and silent, panting continuously, its eyes half-shut. The runners appeared unfazed by its presence. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/24/16

For the love of kayaking –– and South Shore bays

Jerry Foster doesn’t speak of getting his hands dirty when referring to his work. He likes to say that he gets his hands wet. Foster, 53, of Merrick, owns Freeport Kayak Rentals, a part-time seasonal venture that he started in 2013. Now in its fourth summer, the business is growing by word of mouth, and Foster said he is having the time of his life. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/16/16

Taking on substance abuse

Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) hosted a Substance Abuse Education Awareness Community Seminar at the Merrick Library on July 28. Curran, who had hosted two previous seminars with … more

BY Nakeem Grant | 8/11/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/10/16

Meet Mets star David Wright

Mets third baseman David Wright was holding an impromptu news conference amid a crush of reporters around noon on Monday when the 5- to 7-year-old campers started to cheer his name repeatedly, followed by three thunderous claps. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/9/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/3/16

Nature spirits emerge from "Mysterious Lake" in playwright and puppeteer Izumi Ashizawa's play, being staged at the Long Island Children's Museuum, July 29 through Aug. 4.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, electic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

7/27/16

Small plates with gigantic flavors!

Everything at Amerrickana Tapas & Bar is tastefully compact, from its eclectic “small plate” cuisine to its pristine white and wood décor. There’s a city feel to it . . . more

By Terry Biener | 7/13/16

Robert Davi brings a new version of his critically-acclaimed tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes and the Great American Songbook, "Davi Sings Sinatra: How Do You Keep the Music Playing," to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on July 16, at 8 p.m.

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

7/13/16