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Merrick chamber, Herald hosting Halloween parade

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce and the Merrick Herald are co-sponsoring a Halloween parade through downtown Merrick on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon. more

10/15/10

Joining in the grand opening for the Bellmore branch of First National Bank of Long Island recently were, from left, Town of Hempstead Councilman Gary Hudes, Branch Manager Julie Freund, Councilwoman Angie Cullin, FNBLI President Michael Vittorio, state Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., Assemblyman David McDonough and town Clerk Mark Bonilla.

First National of L.I. opens branch in Bellmore

First National Bank of Long Island recently opened a branch in Bellmore, and joining in the celebration were a host of local elected leaders. The bank has provided personal service since 1927, according to officials of this Island institution. more

10/14/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/13/10

It’s a ‘toy story’ at Long Island Children’s Museum

Bring the family to Long Island Children’s Museum for a peek inside some treasured toys, among the many playthings featured in the recently opened traveling exhibit “Toys: The Inside Story.” more

10/13/10

Catch some fish: Anglers can enjoy a beautiful fall day of fishing at the Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park’s MacDonald Pond this weekend.

Fall Fishing and Children's Festival and other autumn adventures

It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor more

Karen Bloom | 10/13/10

The Peoples Choice Winner, the Long Island Radically Rezoned project would convert the island to 50 percent open space by 2050 — and radically change the overall look of Long Island in the process.

Building a better suburbia

Imagine a Long Island that was 50 percent open space. Or a hub of agriculture, housing and business along Route 110 in Farmingdale. Or even a new neighborhood of rental housing, businesses and parks … more

Alex Costello | 10/13/10

Taxes too high? Look to the schools

These days almost everybody has a complaint about the government. In Washington it’s about health care, taxes, over-regulation and bailouts. Here at home the complaints deal with the economy and real estate taxes, but mostly taxes. more

Jerry Kremer | 10/7/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

Eclectic cuisine in Island Park

The Stone Turtle Restaurant4160 Austin Blvd.Island Park(516) 431-6570www.thestoneturtlerestaurant.com Recommendations:Kokonut KalamariSurf-n-Turf Spring RollBurger ShotsTuna TartiniFilet Mignon the … more

Terry Biener | 9/30/10

Immigrants should not be scorned

How easily we forget that Long Island was settled by Dutch immigrants in the mid-1600s and by the English in the 1700s. Italian, Irish and Jewish immigrants arrived in abundance in the early 1900s. more

9/30/10