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One of the four absentee ballots in which Richard Schurin’s name was crossed out. All four ballots came from the same place, but it is impossible to tell when his name was crossed out.

Illegality doesn’t change Island Park election

At the Island Park Board of Education meeting June 30, Richard Schurin, who lost the district's school board election on May 18 to Richie Hayes by just 10 votes, presented the board with what … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

Sydney Rosenberg cools off with some refreshing water at Masone Beach.

Beating the heat at Masone Beach in Island Park [Photo gallery]

With record-breaking temperatures last week, it's no wonder that more people have been coming out to Masone Beach in Island Park. Beach officials have said that 770 beach tags have already been … more

7/14/10

Crime Watch-July 15, 2010

Arrests Deborah Wray, 55, of Freeport, was arrested at Kohl's, 3600 Long Beach Road in Oceanside, on June 30 and charged with shoplifting. Eric Altman, 23, of Long Beach, was arrested on … more

7/14/10

Nick DeSibio, center, received a send-off at his last meeting. Pictured with him, from left, are Trustee Steven Foster, Superintendent Rosmarie Bovino, Vice President Jo-Ellen Sarnelli, Trustee Barbara Speight, President Michael Hastava and Trustee Diana Caracciolo.

After 40 years, saying goodbye to the Island Park School District

After over four decades of service to the Island Park School District, Nick DeSibio, the district’s counsel, announced his decision to retire at the last Board of Education meeting on June 30. … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

Maestro David Stewart Wiley leads the Long Island Philharmonic in a free concert at Heckscher State Park on Saturday.

Summer sounds with the Long Island Philharmonic

The Long Island Philharmonic takes to the stage at Heckscher Park on Saturday to present the Islip Arts Council’s annual free concert, a summertime ritual for music lovers. more

Karen Bloom | 7/14/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/14/10

Robert M. Snyder, Jr., left, takes on his father Robert M. Snyder in an arm wrestling contest.

It's father vs. son, and winner takes arm

Island Park residents Philip and Robert M. Snyder are no strangers to the movie screen. As teenagers, their free time was spent acting in and directing movies, leading them to win the Kodak Teenage … more

Justin Sachs | 7/7/10

Making a movie: On the set of Maggie Marvel, Jeanne Brennan filled a dual role as both producer and cinematographer.

LI. International Film Expo comes to Bellmore

Bellmore rolls out the red carpet once again for the Long Island International Film Expo, which opens July 8. The film festival, now in its 13th year, offers film buffs nine days of movie watching. It showcases the creativity of independent filmmakers, representing all genres of movie-making from around the world. more

Karen Bloom | 7/7/10

Events On Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/7/10

Lawrence High School's John Kinder is pressured by Clinton's Kwaku Duah during the Empire Challenge Football game June 22 at Hofstra.

L.I. drops Empire Challenge Game

Jordan Rodriguez’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:41 remaining gave New York City a 15-10 victory over Long Island in a rain-soaked Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge football game on June 22, played before a record crowd of 8,224 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. more

Tony Bellissimo | 7/7/10