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Catch some fish: Anglers can enjoy a beautiful fall day of fishing at the Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park’s MacDonald Pond this weekend.

Fall Fishing and Children's Festival and other autumn adventures

It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor more

Karen Bloom | 10/13/10

The Peoples Choice Winner, the Long Island Radically Rezoned project would convert the island to 50 percent open space by 2050 — and radically change the overall look of Long Island in the process.

Building a better suburbia

Imagine a Long Island that was 50 percent open space. Or a hub of agriculture, housing and business along Route 110 in Farmingdale. Or even a new neighborhood of rental housing, businesses and parks … more

Alex Costello | 10/13/10

Taxes too high? Look to the schools

These days almost everybody has a complaint about the government. In Washington it’s about health care, taxes, over-regulation and bailouts. Here at home the complaints deal with the economy and real estate taxes, but mostly taxes. more

Jerry Kremer | 10/7/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

Immigrants should not be scorned

How easily we forget that Long Island was settled by Dutch immigrants in the mid-1600s and by the English in the 1700s. Italian, Irish and Jewish immigrants arrived in abundance in the early 1900s. more

9/30/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/30/10

Friendly competition: From a corn husking contest for the kids to cross-cut sawing, there’s something for everyone at the annual Long Island Fair.

Old-fashioned fun at the Long Island Fair

Old Bethpage Village's version of a 19th century county fair entertains visitors year after year, while offering everyone the opportunity to take a break from the fast pace of modern life to enjoy a glimpse of the Long Island of bygone days. more

Karen Bloom | 9/30/10

A taste of Oktoberfest

Seasonal Festivities Oktoberfest CelebrationEnjoy a taste of Bavaria at the Garden City Hotel’s Oktoberfest. The hotel’s Rein restaurant has planned a grand celebration to commemorate … more

9/30/10

Moderator Art Gianelli discussed ideas for helping combat hunger on Long Island offered by groups that attended.

Joining the fight against hunger on Long Island

In its continuing effort to fight hunger on Long Island, Island Harvest held a first-of-its-kind summit on Sept. 21, bringing together business leaders, educators and nonprofit organizations to … more

Alex Costello | 9/29/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/23/10