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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates 50 years as a leading modern dance company, when the ensemble returns to Tilles Center for three performances later this month.
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4/7/11
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Spring's arrival means that it's time for rabbits to make an appearance at Old Bethpage Village. Other top picks this weekend include a performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at Adelphi and the national tour of the award-winning musical "Spring Awakening" at Tilles Center.
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4/6/11
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Plaza Theatrical Productions brings Dora the Explorer to the stage on Saturday. Other weekend highlights include a Civil War reenactment at Old Bethpage Village Restorationa and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble at Hofstra.
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3/30/11
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Randi Weingarten, former president of the United Federation of Teachers, now head of the American Federation of Teachers, recently delivered a speech titled, “Towards a True Development and Evaluation System.” She was being proactive by presenting her own plan in response to recent calls for revamping teacher assessment and tenure.
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By Steve Kussin
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3/17/11
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Syed Majid, a longtime Oceanside resident who was very active in the community, died on March 1. He was 79.
Majid — Sy to his many friends — was a member of the Oceanside Kiwanis, Oceanside …
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Alex Costello
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3/16/11
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Ten years ago, Robbie Rosen sat in front of his television and watched the first season of “American Idol” in his Merrick home. He was only 7 years old, but even then he knew he had it what it takes to one day perform on the show.
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By David Weingrad
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3/11/11
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Calhoun junior Robbie Rosen’s run on “American Idol” came to an end last night after he was voted off the show by the public.
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By David Weingrad
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3/4/11
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On April 19, 1969, members of Cornell University’s Afro-American Society occupied Willard Straight Hall on the Ithaca campus to protest a litany of perceived racial injustices after a cross was burned outside Wari House, a cooperative for African-American female students. During the occupation, AAS members smuggled in rifles and bandoliers of ammunition.
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By Scott Brinton
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3/2/11
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On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League.
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2/24/11
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Merrick’s Robbie Rosen, a 16-year-old Calhoun High School junior, made his third appearance on “American Idol” on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
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By David Weingrad
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2/17/11
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