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The cast of Island Park Theatre Group's "Willy Wonka the Musical," now being staged at Lincoln Orens Middle School.

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

11/20/13

Rapunzel lets down her hair, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore 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

11/13/13

Chef Peter Augello, with seniors from Valley Stream Central High School, from left, Raul Incarnacion, Elijah Gatke and James Michel, prepared slices of cheesecake with a raspberry drizzle at A Tasteful Evening.

A taste of success

While the Peninsula Counseling Center’s A Tasteful Evening fundraiser is a longstanding tradition, this year’s event was extra special. The mental health agency is celebrating its 100th anniversary, a milestone that was recognized on Oct. 21 at the Woodmere Club. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/30/13

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will host a town and county candidate forum on Oct. 28.

Town and county candidate forum rescheduled

The candidate forum sponsored by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters for Oct. 23 was rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library at 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. more

10/22/13

Robert Golub, the convicted killer of Kelly Ann Tinyes, above, is seeking his release from prison after being incarcerated for 25 years

Kelly Ann Tinyes killer seeking parole

Robert Golub, the Valley Stream resident who was convicted of killing his 13-year-old neighbor Kelly Ann Tinyes in April 1990, is applying for parole. more

By Jeff Bessen Andrew Hackmack | 10/18/13

Rebecca Inderhees is featured in "Gypsy" at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse.

What's Happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Arnold Newman: Luminaries of the Twentieth Century in Art, Politics and CultureAn exhibit of Arnold Newman’s photographic portraiture highlighting the innovative minds … more

10/16/13

Franklin Executive Director Catherine Hottendorf, left, and Community Relations Manager Helen White greeted guests at the Woodmere Club.

A grand and golden evening

Franklin Hospital rolled out the red carpet — literally — for the hundreds of guests who came to the Woodmere Club on Oct. 5 to celebrate the North Valley Stream medical center’s golden anniversary. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/16/13

Jennifer Gonzalez and Marc Tenzer reviewed maps of Mill Brook during the Sept. 26 CRZ planning committee meeting.

Public to weigh in on post-Sandy fixes

South Valley Stream has been allotted $3 million in funds by New York state to improve the community’s infrastructure in order to prevent damage from future storms. Next week, residents will get to weigh in on how they think that money should be spent. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/9/13

The convicted killer of Jeffrey Locker will get a new trial based on a state appeals court ruling.

Locker killer to get new trial

Kenneth Minor, the man convicted of killing North Woodmere resident and motivational speaker Jeffrey Locker in a suicide-for-hire stabbing in East Harlem in July of 2009, will get a new trial as a state appeals court ruled on Oct. 3 that the judge incorrectly instructed jurors that any “active” participation in the death made it murder. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/4/13

The Paul Taylor Dance Company visits the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... After ModernisM 2013: ‘AM’A showcase of work by five contemporary artists. The exhibit features Nina Chanel Abney, Justin Craun, Wendell Gladstone, Erik Parks and … more

9/18/13