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Can a liquid be a magnet? Kids learn how as they explore the art and science of ferrofluids at Long Island Children’s Museum’s Nano Day.

Long Island Children's Museum's small, small world

Cool off from the summer heat with a visit to Long Island Children’s Museum for “Nano Day,” an exploration into the world of nanoscale science and engineering. more

Karen Bloom | 7/21/10

The Madness continues! Merrick softball team wins L.I. title

Merrick’s 12-year-old Williamsport softball team, a.k.a. the "Merrick Madness," has won the Long Island-Section 6 championship, defeating North Shore 6-1 at Otsego Park in Dix Hills on July 22. more

7/21/10

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

Allen Lavine of Baldwin, Herb Deitman of Bellmore and Ira Landman of Oceanside took a break from their bocce game in the 102-degree heat on Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.

Heat wave sweeps Long Island

Residents across Long Island's South Shore were dealing with sweltering heat this week, as temperatures exceeded the century mark on Tuesday and stayed in the high 90s on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo and Meghan McCloskey | 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

Bellmore filmmaker Leslye Abbey, right, showed the film “Little Shop of Wonders” at last summer's Long Island International Film Expo. She directed “Little Shop of Wonders,” a documentary about a longtime Bedford Avenue store, the Rock and Lapidary Shop, with help from production artist Michael Kanarek, left. They are pictured here with Bellmore Movies co-owner Henry Stampfel last July.

L.I. International Film Fest comes to Bellmore

Local movie-goers looking for a different experience than your typical summer blockbuster need look no further than their own backyard. The Long Island International Film Expo, hosted by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, will return to the Bellmore Movies this week. The 13th annual expo will kick off with a preview night on Thursday, July 8, and an informal wine and cheese reception on Friday, July 9, at 5 p.m. for all ticket holders. more

Deirdre Krasula | 7/6/10

Holms Citgo donating to troops, vets

From July 16 through Aug. 15, Holms Citgo station on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick will donate 1 cent from every sale to Merrick American Legion Post 1282. more

7/2/10