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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

10/6/11

The teens of West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 have launched their Cell Phones for Soldiers project to help connect troops abroad with their relatives

Troopers for troops

The teens of one local troop are working hard to connect the men and women serving as troops abroad with their loved ones. As part of its community service, West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 has … more

Lee Landor | 10/5/11

New York State Assemblyman David McDonough honored women from Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Wantagh and Seaford on Sept. 22.

Assemblyman McDonough honors ‘Women of Distinction’

A number of the women are teachers. One is a speech pathologist. Others are community volunteers, and still others are business leaders. New York State Assemblyman David McDonough honored all of these Bellmore-Merrick “Women of Distinction” at a ceremony at the Merrick Library on Sept. 22. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/5/11

Volunteers share the joy of reading at L.B. Library

On Friday, Sept. 23, reading volunteers from the Reading Between the Lions (RBL) program gathered at the Long Beach Public Library to gear up for the new school year. RBL is an intergenerational … more

10/3/11

A bell in the foreground symbolizes the liberty and freedom Americans have earned.

Local photographer captured 9/11 memorials

An East Meadow photographer captured Sept. 11, 2001 memorials and some of these images are now on display at Hofstra University’s Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. more

By Shannon Koehle | 9/30/11

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

9/29/11

N. Merrick Library offering homebound service

The North Merrick Public Library is introducing a homebound service that allows delivery of library materials to patrons who are unable to travel to the library because of medical conditions. more

9/23/11

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 the … more

9/22/11

Sean Richardson, right, spoke to representatives from Robert Hall Finance & Accounting about possible employment. Richardson was among some 400 job seekers who attended career day.

New directions, old complaints

At the Baldwin Public Library’s annual Job Fair on Sept. 15, it quickly became clear why unemployment is at the top of the national agenda. The library’s Kevin B. Kamen Community Room was reserved for the three-hour fair, but the crowd of job seekers spilled out of the large hall into the library’s study and reading areas. more

Chris Connolly | 9/21/11

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

9/15/11