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Learn from ‘real’ fashion designers

The Fashion Class is an incredible place for creative children and teens intrigued with clothing and style. Whether you opt for . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 5/6/16

Enjoy a rollicking romp with a band of swashbuckling buccaneers, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the delightfully dotty "model of a modern Major-General" in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "The Pirates of Penzance" at its venue in Elmont, Saturday and 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

5/4/16

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Merrick wants to expand with a new community center for religious education classes and recreational activities, according to the Rev. Nikiforos Fakinos, the church’s pastor.

St. Demetrios Church seeks community center

Ever since St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church moved from Freeport to Hewlett Avenue in Merrick in 1982, parishioners there have dreamed of constructing a community center where they could hold Greek language, culture and religious classes, said the Rev. Nikiforos Fakinos, St. Demetrios’s pastor. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/3/16

Claudia Borecky, second from left, president of the North Merrick Civic Association, and David Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, led a news conference last Thursday to urge the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take over cleanup of an underground chemical plume caused by Grumman and the Navy. They were joined by Dr. Dean Hart, of Brookville, and Audrey Ciuffo and David Stonehill, both of Merrick.

A widening toxic threat

A half-dozen Nassau County environmental and civic activists, most from Merrick, came to Bethpage Community Park on April 21 –– the day before Earth Day –– to call on the state to accelerate efforts to clean up a massive chemical plume that has crept for more than seven decades from Bethpage toward South Oyster Bay. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/25/16

Yoga studio ‘FAR’ exceeds expectations

Fuel the Soul Yoga studio brings exciting innovation to Long Island with its new FAR infrared Yoga. FAR infrared heating is the same technology currently being used in hospitals . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 4/21/16

Chris Dufrenoy and Kim Dufrenoy star as King Arthur and Guenevere in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Camelot," in Bellmore, 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

4/20/16

Unique invitations at your fingertips

No need to travel to Manhattan for unique upscale event invitations. You can now find everything you need and imagine in Merrick. Leslie Barlow has blended nearly 20 years of industry experience and resources . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 4/15/16

Popular songstress Naomi Zeitlin returns to the Elmont Memorial Library theater with a tribute to great lyricists 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

4/13/16

'Dream the Impossible Dream' at BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "the Man of La Mancha," this weekend, at its venue in Elmont.

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

4/6/16

Ten years in business: a milestone

April 5 marks the 10th anniversary of Karma Beauty Studio in Merrick. Nikki Cestaro and her dedicated staff will be celebrating . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 4/1/16