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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

7/21/10

Teen beaten, bike stolen on Camp Avenue

Nassau County Police are reporting a 13-year-old boy was stopped by six males at Camp and Petit avenues in North Merrick on July 13 while riding his bicycle at 10 p.m.. The teen was told to get off his bike, then he was punched and kicked and the bike was stolen, police said. No injuries were reported. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/20/10

That sharpshootin’ Annie Oakleyis ready for action when Plaza Theatrical Productions presents “Annie Get Your Gun” in Eisenhower Park on July 23. Annie Oakley is played by Jordan Smith (right), who grew up in Rockville Centre and now lives in Merrick. Jason Schoenberger, of East Rockaway, portrays Frank Butler.

Summer theater on Long Island

The summer theater season at our local venues is heating up (along with the weather). Well-priced summer fun (some of it free) is available throughout the area, both indoors and out. 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

Merrick sex offender sentenced to two years

Daniel Rothbard, a former Valley Stream elementary school teacher and Merrick resident, was sentenced by Nassau County Court Judge Joseph Calabrese to two years in jail on July 13 after he had earlier pleaded to two counts of committing a criminal sexual act with a minor. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/13/10

Police make second arrest in teen robbery case

Nassau County Police are reporting a second arrest in a case in which two Uniondale teenagers allegedly held up two other teens at gunpoint in Merrick on July 2. more

7/12/10

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department's drill team sped through a hose race on Friday night.

Empire Hose Company hosts fire drill, parade

Empire Hose Company No. 3 Inc. of the Merrick Fire Department hosted the 2010 Nassau County Firemen’s Parade and Drill this weekend –– and what a show it was! more

Scott Brinton | 7/10/10

Above, from left, are Ohav Sholom congregant Lawrence Laby, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, Ohav Sholom President Adam Greenberg, Rabbi Ira Ebbin and his wife, Chevi.

Congregation Ohav Sholom's new rabbi moves in

On July 12, Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick welcomed a new rabbi for the first time in 47 years — and bringing him to the Orthodox house of worship was no easy feat. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/9/10

Sen. Fuschillo gets $250K for blood alcohol testing vehicle

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey unveiled the county's latest weapon to combat drunken driving this past w more

7/8/10

Merokean serves as Museum Ball co-chair

Angela Susan Anton, second from right, of Merrick, recently served as co-chairwoman of Nassau County Museum of Art's 2010 Museum Ball. more

7/8/10