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Skiing, skating and curling — all in Nassau County

Sports fans across the globe will soon turn their eyes to Sochi, Russia, where the XXII Winter Olympic Games will be contested from Feb. 7 to 23. more

1/30/14

Senior Alex Kompogiorgas, center, is leading Lawrence Woodmere Academy at the offensive end of the floor.

Defense sets tone for LWA

Though lacking some of its traditional firepower after graduating more than 80 percent of last season’s offense, Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s boys’ basketball program is finding putting 70 points on the board isn’t mandatory when it comes to getting into the win column. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/28/14

Linda Hanson, of Woodmere, and Ed Murray star in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "The Gin Game," at The Show Place at Bellmore Movies in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/22/14

Vocalist Naomi Zeitlin performs a tribute to Carole King and James Taylor at Elmont Memorial Library on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/2/14

A horrific crime resonates, nearly 25 years later

It was the crime of the century in our community, and the horror of those days is never far from the surface in the South Shore towns where the families of Kelly Ann Tinyes and Robert Golub lived and worked and went to school. more

12/19/13

Elegant "snowflakes" appear in New York Dance Theatre's "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Dec. 20-22.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperA continuing examination of the “Aftermodernism” aesthetic, which focuses on the use of strong color and figurative works, currently … more

12/18/13

Kenneth Minor, the convicted killer of Jeffrey Locker, above, will be retried for the July 2009 of the North Woodmere resident.

Manhattan DA to retry Jeffrey Locker killer

Kenneth Minor, the convicted killer of North Woodmere resident Jeffrey Locker, will be retried for the 2009 murder, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said. Minor was convicted in March 2011 and has served about two years of his 20 years to life sentence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/13/13

Annie arrives on stage in Elmont, in "Annie, Jr.," BroadHollow Theatre's shortened version of the beloved musical.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/27/13

Valley Stream native Robert Golub was denied parole and remains incarcerated for the 1989 murder of neighbor and Woodmere Middle School student Kelly Ann Tinyes.

Robert Golub denied parole

Robert Golub, who was convicted in 1990 of the March 1989 killing of Valley Stream neighbor Kelly Ann Tinyes, was denied parole, the state Parole Board. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/25/13

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is where the League of Women Voters of SW Nassau will host a talk about hunger on Long Island.

League of Women Voters hosts talk on hunger

The League of Women Voters of SW Nassau will host a discussion, “Hidden Hunger on Long Island,” on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library at 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. more

11/25/13