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Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/30/10

Friendly competition: From a corn husking contest for the kids to cross-cut sawing, there’s something for everyone at the annual Long Island Fair.

Old-fashioned fun at the Long Island Fair

Old Bethpage Village's version of a 19th century county fair entertains visitors year after year, while offering everyone the opportunity to take a break from the fast pace of modern life to enjoy a glimpse of the Long Island of bygone days. more

Karen Bloom | 9/30/10

A taste of Oktoberfest

Seasonal Festivities Oktoberfest CelebrationEnjoy a taste of Bavaria at the Garden City Hotel’s Oktoberfest. The hotel’s Rein restaurant has planned a grand celebration to commemorate … more

9/30/10

Moderator Art Gianelli discussed ideas for helping combat hunger on Long Island offered by groups that attended.

Joining the fight against hunger on Long Island

In its continuing effort to fight hunger on Long Island, Island Harvest held a first-of-its-kind summit on Sept. 21, bringing together business leaders, educators and nonprofit organizations to … more

Alex Costello | 9/29/10

Costumed characters like Barbie were out and about at the Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored this past weekend by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. The festival attracted thousands to the community.

Merrick Fall Festival draws thousands

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival went off without a hitch this past weekend, attracting thousands to downtown Merrick. more

Scott Brinton | 9/27/10

Islanders: camping at home

For the first time in 13 years, the New York Islanders are conducting training camp on Long Island. more

Tony Bellissimo | 9/23/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/23/10

Long Island's fall festival season has arrived

There's something for everyone at the many festivals throughout the area this weekend. more

9/23/10

Season's pickings: Welcome fall with a visit to the area's numerous apple orchards. It's an outing the entire family can enjoy together.

Apple picking adventures on Long Island

The arrival of fall brings about the many pleasures of the season; apple picking is among the highlights. Pile everyone in the car for a day in the apple orchards. more

Karen Bloom | 9/23/10

Apartment complexes, like this one in Long Beach, are a rarity in Nassau County. However, more and more young adults are leaving the area to places with more affordable rental housing.

The continuing exodus

Part two in a series, “Plugging the brain drain.” The lack of affordable housing on Long Island is forcing young adults to leave the area in droves. And as their population decreases and the … more

Alex Costello | 9/22/10