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Circus fun comes to Long Island Children's Museum this weekend

It's mid-July and that means it's time get outdoors and check out what's doing at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and Old Westbury Gardens. Or take the family to beat the heat with some circus antics at Long Island Children's Museum. more

7/13/11

The Long Island Philharmonic brings its glorious sounds to Heckscher State Park on Saturday.

Long Island Philharmonic performs under the stars

The Long Island Philharmonic, founded by Harry Chapin, offers music lovers a series of free concerts in the region's parks during July and August. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/13/11

Long beach surfers high five after an invigorating session during the Unsound Pro Junior Surfing Competition in April.

There's something in the water Part I

Long Island, as most people are aware, is an island, the largest in the contiguous United States — a nearly 120-long, 1,400-square-mile spit of sand, parkway and suburb extending east from … more

7/6/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

The cast of "Bye Bye Birdie" will have everyone singing along at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre.

"Playing for Nicholas" with the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra this weekend

Summer sounds fill air this weekend. There's something for everyone to enjoy, much of it outdoors. more

7/6/11

Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaker Fred Carpenter, who grew up on the south shore, premieres his action-packed film, “Jesse,” at the L.I. International Film Expo.

Now playing...Long Island International Film Expo

Bellmore rolls out the red carpet next week when the latest installment of the Long Island International Film Expo arrives at the Bellmore Movies. The festival, now in its 14th year, continues to be … more

By Karen Bloom | 7/6/11

Scenes from “Jesse” were filmed in Bellmore. The movie is set to premiere on opening night of the Long Island International Film Expo.

L.I. International Film Expo now open

Long Islanders looking to escape the heat without a day at the beach need look no further than Bellmore. The Long Island International Film Expo, hosted by the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, will return to the Bellmore Movies next week. The 14th annual film festival will kick off with a preview night on Thursday, July 7, and an opening night party on Friday, July 8, at 5 p.m. for all ticket holders. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/30/11

A nighttime adventure at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center this weekend

Exploring Nature Nature at NightDiscover that wandering in the woods in the dark doesn’t have to be scary during a special program at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. All … more

6/29/11

LIPA needs more oversight

To the Editor: I recently co-sponsored legislation in the New York State Senate that would, if passed, require the Long Island Power Authority to get approval from the New York State Public Service Commission before raising its rates. more

6/23/11