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What's happening this weekend around 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

6/23/11

Blood Sweat and Tears headlines Town of Hempstead's Salute to Veterans celebration this weekend

Independence Day Celebration Salute To VeteransThe iconic band Blood, Sweat and Tears headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute, at Point Lookout. Re-live the … more

6/23/11

Is there hope for revitalization on Long Island?

Long Island has occasionally created some chapter in history that has paved the way for others to copy. The building of Levittown following the end of World War II was an example of the Island showing how to conduct a post-war recovery. more

6/23/11

Professor Nigel Nose-It-All teaches visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum’s new exhibit, “Grossology,” all about allergies, runny noses, sneezing, and other 'impolite' bodiy functions.

'Gross' doings at Long Island Children's Museum

Bring to the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum this summer for a rip-roaring, snorting and hacking good time exploring the museum’s new “science-in-disguise” traveling exhibit. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/22/11

The county's bus system will be taken over by a private company, Veolia Transportation Inc., starting Jan. 1, 2012.

Change for Long Island Bus

If you ride or work for Long Island Bus, changes are headed your way. Details of the contract between Nassau County and Veolia Transportation Inc., which the county selected June 10 to operate its … more

By Lee Landor | 6/22/11

Tyler Heuer of Oceanside had passing and rushing touchdowns in Long Island's 17-14 Empire Challenge game win over NYC.

L.I. nips NYC in Empire Challenge

Lynbrook's Mike Kozlakowski and Oceanside's Tyler Heuer spark Long Island's 17-14 victory over NYC in the Empire Challenge. more

Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/11

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced new bus operator.

County selects operator for L.I. Bus

Nassau County has selected a private company to take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. County Executive Edward Mangano announced last week that the RFP panel formed last year … more

By David Weingrad | 6/16/11

Things to do 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

6/15/11

Events 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

6/8/11

Your own personal hearing specialist

Modern technology has virtually obliterated all resistance associated with wearing a hearing aid. Whether the concern is vanity, comfort, ambient noise or simple reluctance to let others know you have a hearing issue, devices today address it all. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 6/2/11