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Developing skills for self-learning

The Kumon Method, founded in Japan by Toru Kumon, a high school math teacher who was helping his son, has been in existence for more than 50 years. Starting a network of after-school teaching centers . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 2/11/16

Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter hop out of Beatrix Potter's classic storybooks and onto the stage at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 15.

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

2/10/16

Town of Hempstead officials, including, from left, Councilman Gary Hudes, Supervisor Anthony Santino and Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, came to the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station to announce a plan that would increase the number of resident-only spaces in commuter parking lots from 2,400 to 6,400. Parking stickers will cost residents $10 a year.

Town plans dramatic increase in resident-only parking at commuter lots

The Town of Hempstead Board was expected to vote Feb. 9 on a plan to limit parking to residents only in most sections of town lots at Long Island Rail Road stations. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/5/16

Follow the journey of a trio of young singers from Chicago looking for their big break in BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Dreamgirls" at its venue in Elmont, weekends through Feb. 28.

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

2/3/16

Alice journeys through the decades in a lively new production of "Alice in Wonderland," at the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibitsand 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

1/27/16

The heartwarming story of the legendary George Burns and Gracie Allen is told in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "George and Gracie: A Love Story," now playing in Bellmore.

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

1/20/16

Captain Billy Bones continues his residency at Long Island Children's Museum this month with his swashbuckling interactive adventure, "The Science of Pirates."

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections, focusing on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses … more

1/14/16

See how the older half lives in BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "Assisted Living the Musical" at its venue in Elmont, weekends through Jan. 24.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections, focusing on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses … more

1/6/16

Gonsalves faces election law violations

The presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature could be facing possible fines for several instances of failing to file campaign finance reports. The complaint against 13th District Legislator Norma Gonsalves comes after an investigation by Risa Sugarman, chief enforcement counsel for the New York State Board of Elections. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/29/15

The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved musical, staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Dec. 28-Jan. 3, in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections, focusing on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual responses … more

12/23/15