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Vets in the kitchen of the Veterans Residence on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead

Eight homeless vets find respite in W.H.

Like any other home on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead, the colonial sits quietly in its surroundings. For many people, it’s just another house on the street that leads to the train station or the supermarkets nearby. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/11/14

Students earn honors in West Hempstead, Malverne

More than 130 students from Nassau BOCES Barry Tech became members of the National Technical Honor Society. They have studied such programs as cosmetology skills, aviation operations, welding, … more

6/6/14

It's tea time at Long Island Children's Museum on Sunday. Bring the kids to create some special mini tea cups that would make the Mad Hatter proud.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

5/28/14

Advanced Regents stats vary for Malverne, W.H. grads

The New York State Education Department reported on April 29 that 53.6 percent of graduating seniors on Long Island last year received Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation, counting 47.7 … more

By Emily Webb | 5/6/14

Robert Manuella, president of West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, far left, welcomed Paul Sapienza, past president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, who sat in for President Muzzio Tallini, David Herman, president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, and Dennis Jones, president of the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, to an inaugural networking meeting on April 8.

Malverne, W. H. warm up to spring

Opening their doors to a promising spring season, Malverne and West Hempstead businesses are bouncing back after a harsh winter by offering special discounts and offers to customers. West … more

By Emily Webb | 4/15/14

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

4/2/14

The adventures of the mythological Greek hero come to life in the BroadHollow Theatre's staging of 'Hercules" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... David Jacobs: Sight and SoundAn original exhibition of selected works from the prolific career of contemporary artist David Jacobs. Multiple aspects of his artistic … more

2/26/14

Visit Ariel's magical kingdom in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of The Little Mermaid Jr. in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe series that began last June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills and … more

2/19/14

NICE officials will begin testing a new mobile application, which will allow passengers to purchase bus tickets in advance with their smartphones, before its full rollout later this summer.

Need bus tickets? There’s an app for that.

A fast-paced commute can only benefit from fast-acting technology — namely, mobile devices that track the arrivals, departures and fares of LIRR trains. Now, as part of an initiative recently … more

By Emily Webb | 2/18/14

The South Shore Symphony performs at the Madison Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe series that began last June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills and … more

2/12/14