The Calhoun Sports Boosters Club held its eighth annual golf outing on June 27. Some 160 golfers attended, playing the Blue Course at Bethpage State Park. The foursome from Meroke Auto & Collision had the winning score. The guests of honor included past boosters president and vice president Keith and Cheryl Pastuch. Gregg Muscarella, Calhoun’s wrestling and badminton coach, was also given special recognition. Above were, from left, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, past boosters president Charlie Pagano and current President Neil Brown.
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7/18/11
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Nearly 300 veterans convened at the Knights of Columbus Council in Seaford for a pancake breakfast hosted by State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. on July 9.
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7/18/11
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The Long Island Philharmonic, founded by Harry Chapin, offers music lovers a series of free concerts in the region's parks during July and August.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/13/11
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Golden State wasn’t one of a dozen NBA teams to host Charles Jenkins in a private workout leading up to the June 23 draft.
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Tony Bellissimo
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7/5/11
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Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/29/11
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Merokean Michele Witte has fought for more than 13 years to pass a federal ban on drop-side cribs ever since her 10-month-old son, Tyler Jonathan, died in 1997 after his neck became trapped between the side-rail and headboard of his drop-side crib.
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By David Weingrad
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6/24/11
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The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation on June 17 to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
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By David Weingrad
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6/23/11
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To the Editor:
I recently co-sponsored legislation in the New York State Senate that would, if passed, require the Long Island Power Authority to get approval from the New York State Public Service Commission before raising its rates.
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6/23/11
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The Landmark stage in Port Washington is the setting for Lucie's Arnaz's celebration of her famous father's legacy. Over at Jones Beach, find poetic inspiration among the piping plovers who nest there, also enjoy an art adventure with the at Nassau County Museum of Art's Family Sunday this weekend.
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6/15/11
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Calhoun High School senior Jake Thomas led the Nassau County all-star team to a 12-8 victory over Suffolk County in the seventh annual Grand Slam Challenge last Friday at Farmingdale State College.
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By FRAN BERKMAN
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6/15/11
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