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Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

“Duty, Honor and Tears” by Mort Künstler, is featured in “For Us The Living” at Nassau County Museum of Art. On view at Hofstra’s “Acquired Riches” exhibit (below): Gabon, Mitsohgo (Africa), Standing Female Figure with Janus Heads.

Civil War scenes at Nassau County Museum of Art

Long Island's arts scene steps into a new season with offerings that showcase the breadth and vision of artists and collectors. From Nassau County Museum of Art’s examination of the works of the historical artist Mort Künstler to Hofstra University Museum’s celebration of its 75th anniversary as seen through its decades of art collections, there’s much to see at our local museums. more

Karen Bloom | 10/7/10

Nick Sherry had rushing and receiving touchdowns for Oceanside.

Sailors cruise to win over East Meadow

Oceanside wowed a standing-room-only Homecoming crowd with another spectacular offensive display and emerged from last Saturday’s showdown with East Meadow as the lone unbeaten team in Nassau Conference I. more

Tony Bellissimo | 10/6/10

Initial, unconfirmed reports were that cyanide was found on a woman at the Bellmore Post Office, which prompted authorities to call in the Nassau County Hazardous Materials unit and to shut down Merrick Road in front of the mail facility.

Police shut down Bellmore Post Office over cyanide scare

Updated: 2:30 p.m.Nassau County Police and the U.S. Marshals Service cordoned off the Bellmore Post Office and surrounding streets at around 11 a.m. today, shutting down Merrick Road for several blocks to the east and west. According to police, a woman who U.S. marshals were tracking turned up at the mail facility with a bottle marked "sodium cyanide." more

Scott Brinton and Deirdre Krasula | 10/1/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/30/10

A new twist on the animal kingdom in 'Beastly Feasts!'

“Beastly Feasts! A Mischievous Menagerie in Rhyme,” now on view at Nassau County Museum of Art’s Art Space for Children. This collection of delectable rhymes about animals ‘naughty and nice’ with zany illustrations of each featured creature, is sure to entertain and pique the imagination of the entire family. more

9/30/10

She’s in the dog house now

A Long Beach woman was arrested on Sept. 23 and charged with a crime that occurred in her store in Oceanside. Police say Diane Indelicato, 46, owner of Ruff House animal rescue shelter, 3208 Long … more

9/29/10

Wounded Warriors Project ambassador Paul Hastings, displaying large check at left, accepted a $15,000 donation from Nassau County PBA President James Carver during the Wounded Warriors Project annual picnic in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 21.

Wounded Warriors Project hosts picnic

Members with the Wounded Warrior Project held their annual picnic in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 21. A local ambassador for the organization, Paul Hastings, accepted a $15,000 donation from the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association. “It was an awesome turnout,” said Hastings, “and it was a more than generous donation from the PBA.” more

9/29/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/23/10

Apartment complexes, like this one in Long Beach, are a rarity in Nassau County. However, more and more young adults are leaving the area to places with more affordable rental housing.

The continuing exodus

Part two in a series, “Plugging the brain drain.” The lack of affordable housing on Long Island is forcing young adults to leave the area in droves. And as their population decreases and the … more

Alex Costello | 9/22/10