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'By the time we got to Woodstock' — it was 41 years later

We finally made it to Woodstock last week — even though we were no longer wearing bell-bottomed jeans, paisley bandanas, or tie-dye T-shirts with bright yellow peace signs or smiley faces. We had a little more around the middle, a little sprinkling of silver among the gold, and we used our GPS system to get there — but we eventually “got ourselves back to the garden.” more

Mary Malloy | 3/20/11 | 1 comment

Is there a Santa Claus?

The above title was that of a letter to the editor appearing in the Sept. 21, 1897 edition of The Sun of New York, written by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. The question inspired the famous … more

Mary Malloy | 12/23/10 | 1 comment

A video interview with Santa Claus

Hi, Herald readers! Gather the kids around the computer to watch this heartwarming interview with Old St. Nick! more

By Mary Malloy | 12/11/10

Slutsky, out to dinner with fitness friends.

Ed games

You don’t stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing. more

Chris Connolly | 11/22/10

Masone Beach lifeguard Jenna Frey hides from the intense heat last Wednesday under the shade of a surfboard.

Beating the heat at Masone Beach in Island Park [Photo gallery]

With record-breaking temperatures last week, it's no wonder that more people have been coming out to Masone Beach in Island Park. Beach officials have said that 770 beach tags have already been … more

7/14/10

After the prom comes the dawn [Photo gallery]

Delirious Oceanside High School students, fresh from their prom and graduation, left Warehouse 5 in Island Park in the wee hours of the morning of June 29, carrying an odd assortment of things. … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

A video tribute to East Rockaway's Mayor Ed Sieban

Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it. more

Mary Malloy | 7/8/10 | 2 comments

This pup found a loving home. John Bartlett congratulates the new parents.

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

JoAnne Borgella, right, spoke with East Meadow Girl Scouts after they were honored by Nassau County for their efforts in collecting items for children in Haiti.

Former ‘Idol’ Borgella visits E.M. Girl Scouts [Video]

Joanne Borgella, who competed on season seven of "American Idol" in 2008, stopped by in Mineola to congratulate East Meadow's Girl Scout Troop No. 1108 on April 1. The cadets … more

Mike Caputo | 4/8/10