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Krystal Gomez performs a traditional Mexican skirt dance at a Day of the Dead celebration by the Valley Stream South High School Cultural Society last Saturday afternoon at Henry Waldinger Memorial Library.

Valley Stream South High School Cultural Society members and children stirred up some Mexican magic at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Saturday. more

11/2/11

The BroadHollow Theatre brings its production of Annie Get Your Gun to Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritA exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in … more

10/26/11

Gilda De Lio stands by one of her works of art inspired by real-life events.

Paintings worth a thousand words

By Clarissa Hamlin chamlin@liherald.com Artists are born, possessing a natural ability that lies deep within them selves to create art, said Gilda De Lio, of East Rockaway. “It’s … more

Clarissa Hamlin | 10/26/11

Candidates running for three seats on the City Council participated in a debate at the Long Beach Public Library on OCt. 20.

Long Beach City Council debate illustrates political divide

While few political and personal barbs were exchanged between the six City Council candidates at the Oct. 20 Candidates’ Forum at the Long Beach Public Library, the criticism that did arise … more

Anthony Rifilato | 10/26/11

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritAn exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in the … more

10/19/11

Clear Stream Avenue school won this year’s Waldinger Cup. From left are children’s librarian Jaclyn Kunz, Principal John Singleton, Mayor Ed Fare, school librarian Carolyn Kaiser, Assistant Principal Yannie Chon and library Director Mamie Eng.

Clear Stream captures the Waldinger cup

Students at the Clear Stream Avenue School in Valley Stream District 30 were awarded the Henry J. Waldinger Library Cup for their summer reading on Oct. 13. They beat out runner-up, Wheeler Avenue School in District 13, which had previously won the honor for the last four years. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 10/19/11

Top free phone apps for E.M. residents

Thousands of cell phone applications are now available. However, a few apps focus on local news and are essential for East Meadow residents. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/14/11

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Burton Silverman: The Humanist SpiritA exhibit showcasing the works of contemporary artist Burton Silverman, who demonstrates the continuing power of the realist tradition in … more

10/12/11

Mascia and her relatives want Sanitary District 6 to put an end to the habit of a nearby housing complex of putting out trash after a scheduled pickup. Animals sometimes go through the trash bags, littering the streets.

Trucks and trash: W.H. residents fed up with illegal parking, messy curbs

Tommy Mascia narrowly escaped a head-on collision on Hempstead Gardens Drive in West Hempstead two weeks ago. He was driving southbound, trying to navigate the road’s sharp curve, when a … more

Lee Landor | 10/10/11

Brooks Motalbano recently read to Skimmer, a Portuguese water dog, during the Merrick Library's Dog Book Buddies Program.

Reading is fundamental –– even for dogs

Skimmer the Portuguese water dog recently paid a visit to the Merrick Library to take part in the R.E.A.D. “Dog Book Buddies” program. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 10/7/11