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Payal Batra, of Wantagh, graduated from SUNY New Paltz and is currently interning in New York City.

For many students, the summer months are a time for relaxation and vacations, but many local college graduates are pursuing their next chapter in life. This is a very important time for college graduates, as they enter the real world and try to chase their dreams in an extremely competitive job market. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/23/15

The tale the lovable ogre who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess comes alive on stage, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Shrek," during Children's Family Day at Eisenhower Park on Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist of photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/22/15

Connie Roberts, of Merrick, who lived for a time in Bellmore, recently published her first poetry collection, “Little Witness,” to much acclaim. It describes a harrowing childhood at one of Ireland’s notorious industrial schools.

Poetry reveals a child’s torment

Each night as a child, Connie Roberts stroked her white plastic rosary beads, recited her prayers and curled up in her comfortless bed at the Mount Carmel Industrial School for Girls, in Ireland’s Midlands region. She often heard screams echo through the cavernous institution. Now 52, Roberts can still hear them in her head. They were, she said, “the worst.” more

By Scott Brinton | 7/22/15

A blueprint for college admissions

There is a tremendous amount of paperwork to be done, much of it with strict due dates. OK, let’s get into the nuts and bolts of it. more

7/16/15

The BroadHollow Theatre Company stages N. Richard Nash's romantic drama "The Rainmaker," set in the Depression-era Dust Bowl, in Elmont this weekend.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist of photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/15/15

Paul Anthony is at the helm of the Long Island Comedy Festival when it returns to the Madison Theatre this weekend.

Comic showcase

Laugh the night away with the Long Island Comedy Festival's summer lineup of renowned comic talents. more

7/15/15

Plaza Theatrical Productions takes "West Side Story" on the road throughout summer, staging it at area parks, including Merrick Park on Friday. Pictured are David Szabo as Tony and Emma Harrington as Maria.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist. Photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/8/15

Join Peter Pan and Tinkerbell and for some adventures in Neverland in Broadhollow Theatre Company's staging of the beloved tale throughout July.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist. Photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

7/1/15

5/16/15 The University of Michigan softball team defeats California, 9-1 (7 inn.) during the Ann Arbor Regional at Wilpon Softball Complex on May 16, 2015.

Stepping up to the plate

Lindsey Montemarano and the Michigan Wolverines came just one win shy of winning the Women’s College World Series last month against the University of Florida. more

By: Matthew Rachek | 7/1/15

Cinderella prepares to make her way to the Royal Ball when Plaza Theatrical Productions stages the beloved fairy tale at Long Island Children's Museum on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... BA Djibril NgawaA solo exhibit by the West African artist. Photographs and paintings inspired by the shapes, colors, traditions and nature that surrounded Ngawa during his … more

6/24/15