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‘Looking Swell’: Klea Blackhurst, from left, is joined by Walter Willison and Karen Ziemba in this revue of some of Broadway’s most memorable shows.

The best of musical theater is showcased next week when some Broadway’s leading performers combine their talents in the dynamic, original musical revue, “Jerry Herman on Broadway.” more

By Karen Bloom | 11/4/15

Joan MacNaughton, left, co-chair of the Gala, with honorees Fatima and Dr. Theirry Duchatellier and Dr. Drew Bogner.

Annual Guild for the Arts Gala a success

Last weekend, the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts held its annual Gala, honoring people who contributed to the arts and helping to raise money for performances. The Guild held its 36th Annual … more

10/14/15

Guild for the Arts holding annual gala

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts and the 31st year of the South Shore Symphony, which moved to Rockville Centre in 1991. This year the Guild for Arts … more

9/30/15

Engineer Andrew Braum, who lives in Wantagh, inspected many South Shore homes after Hurricane Sandy, and said some of his reports were later altered.

Engineer fighting for Sandy victims

After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions … more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/30/15

Engineer Andrew Braum, of Wantagh, inspected many South Shore homes after Hurricane Sandy, and said some of his reports were later altered.

Engineer fights for Sandy victims

After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions that were critical to the process of finalizing how much money insurance agencies would pay out to their clients. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/22/15

Last year, thousands gathered to view the fireworks at Centennial Park. More than 8,000 people are expected this year on Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

Annual fireworks show set for Saturday

Get ready for a fireworks show in your backyard, Rockville Centre. More than 8,000 people are expected at the 22nd annual fireworks display at Mill River Park on Saturday. The rain date is Sunday. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/8/15

Fireworks returning to Jones Beach. Hooray!

I have seen fireworks here and there. None quite spirited my imagination like the ones at Jones Beach. more

By Brian Racow | 7/1/15

LONG BEACH, above, was inundated and much of its infrastructure destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, which pummeled the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

With monster storms in mind, L.I. rebuilds

Hugh Mason, a Bellmore sheet metal worker, has learned to be patient. In Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, he and his family endured more than most. “I had 39 inches of water in my kitchen, all over my countertops,” Hugh recalled. more

6/10/15

Stuart Markus and his band share songs from their latest CD, along with old favorites.

Timeless harmonies with Gathering Time

The acclaimed trio shares some spirited harmonies when they take to the stage this weekend. more

6/3/15

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky announced at a press conference in Mastic Beach last Friday that he and Sen. Thomas Croci had introduced legislation that would require NY Rising to submit detailed reports on the status of Hurricane Sandy claims to the State Legislature.

Legislators call for NY Rising oversight

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky has introduced legislation that would require New York Rising to submit monthly reports to the State Legislature detailing the status of disaster funds allocated to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/29/15