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A villager prepares to welcome visitors to Old Bethpage Village’s “Candlelight Evenings.”

The holiday countdown continues this weekend with celebrations that focus on holiday pleasures of an earlier era. Old Bethpage Village Restoration is among local settings that offer cherished festivities everyone can enjoy. more

Karen Bloom | 12/15/10

Christina Sangeniti, 11, of Malverne, auditioned her singing skills for a shot at "America's Got Talent."

Singing Sangeniti the next pop sensation?

At hardly 11 years old, Christina Sangeniti seems to have mastered celebrity interviewing skills. In addition to successfully seeking out publicity for her singing talent and auditioning to perform … more

Lee Landor | 12/2/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10

Owls are calling at Theodore Rooseelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

Step out into the night and see if the myths surrounding owls are truly accurate at Friday's program presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, or enjoy some fun with the family over the holiday weekend. more

11/24/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/24/10

Thanksgiving 19th century-style: The turkey is roasted at Old Bethpage Village Restoration this weekend, in a demonstration of the foods prepared for a feast in days gone by.

Welcome the holiday season at Old Bethpage Village's 19th Century Thanksgiving

It's time to get ready for the turkey, the trimmings, those visions of sugarplums, and so on. Before we focus on the Thanksgiving preparations, take a moment to get into the spirit of the season and explore some of the many holiday-themed events throughout the area. more

Karen Bloom | 11/18/10

Michael Smith, executive director of ACDS, center, presented an honorary plaque to Mike, Maryann, Kevin and Matthew Powderly.

Association for Children with Down Syndrome holds annual dinner dance

More than 300 friends and supporters attended the annual dinner dance benefitting the Association for Children with Down Syndrome (ACDS) on Oct. 30 at the Garden City Hotel. The evening honored three generations of the Powderly family and their Special Care Foundation which is the largest fundraiser in ACDS history. more

11/17/10

Franklin Square families celebrate Halloween at the Children’s Museum

The Zaky family from Franklin Square enjoyed the 9th annual Ghostly Gala event at the Long Island Children’s Museum. The event has become a family tradition for the Zaky family; they have attended … more

11/11/10

Margaret Gay Malone, author of "A Sweater for Duncan."

Former North teacher publishes children’s book

Former North teacher publishes children’s book “A Sweater for Duncan,” a picture book by author Margaret Gay Malone, a former teacher at Valley Stream North High School, was published on … more

11/5/10

The groundbreaking was celebrated by Nassau County Parks Commissioner Carnell Foskey, Legislator Norma Gonsalves, County Executive Ed Mangano, Ellen Weisenberg, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Let All the Children Play Executive Director David Weingarten.

Construction begins on accessible playground in Eisenhower Park

Soon, the mantra of Let All The Children Play will become a reality at Eisenhower Park. Ground was broken on the project to construct a new two-acre playground that caters to both … more

Mike Caputo | 11/3/10