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The Park Avenue Elementary School PTA would like to replace this playground with a new one for safety reasons, but a county grant to fund the project has been held up for months.

Grant holdup delays playground construction

The Park Avenue Elementary School PTA is seeking new playground equipment for the school after being told one year ago by an insurance company that renovations had to be made to maintain playground safety. But the PTA’s request for county grant money has hit a yearlong stall as the money winds its way through the legislative process. more

By David Weingrad | 6/10/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/8/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/2/11

Give N.Y. an ‘F’ in gambling

New York state, like the rest of the nation, needs money to run the government. The state is very good at collecting taxes, fees, fines and miscellaneous dollars, but when it comes to money from gambling, it’s a dismal failure. more

Jerry Kremer | 5/26/11

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

The unofficial kickoff to summer fun begins with a trip to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend to watch some amazing aerial maneuvers at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show. more

Karen Bloom | 5/26/11

Hundreds of supporters of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for a new Nassau Coliseum held a rally on the steps of the Legislature on May 24, hours before a public hearing was held on the topic.

County Legislature discusses Coliseum plan

The Nassau County Legislature spent more than two hours on May 24 debating and hearing public comment about a proposed $400 million bond that would finance a new arena on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Alex Costello | 5/25/11

A plan for the Coliseum, and Belmont Park

Since the Islanders’ season ended last month, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum floor has been dark most nights, and the public’s interest in the future of the arena surrounded by acres of concrete has been diverted as the teams of summer have taken over the spotlight. But last Wednesday morning, the Coliseum was buzzing with excitement. more

5/19/11

Lauren and Samantha clowned around before the “After the Holidays Egg Hunt” at Fraser Park on April 30. The North and Central Merrick Civic Association hosted the event, and once the hunt began, the pair put their baskets to better use. The civic association’s egg hunt, scheduled for before Easter, had to be rescheduled because of bad weather.

A belated –– but happy –– Easter egg hunt

The North and Central Civic Association hosted an “After the Holidays Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 30, at Fraser Park in North Merrick. Eager children scoured the park in search of Easter eggs, and all ended the day with bucketfuls of goodies. Even the Easter Bunny made an appearance. The hunt was followed by a matzo ball toss. more

By David Weingrad | 5/5/11

Eisenhower Park’s lakeside 9/11 Memorial served as the site of an informal candlelight vigil on Monday night, hours after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, the architect of the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Residents remember 9/11 at Eisenhower Park

President Barack Obama’s Sunday night announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader and architect of the 9/11 attacks, set the stage for a Monday mixed with reflection, remembrance and celebration. more

5/2/11

County Executive Ed Mangano announced the schedule for International Music Nights Month to be held at Eisenhower Park’s Harry S. Chapin Lakeside Theatre this June.

International Music Nights Month set for June at Eisenhower Park

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Canon U.S.A. recently announced that the International Music Nights concert series will return to Eisenhower Park’s Harry S. Chapin Lakeside … more

5/2/11