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Good news, class of 2016: Grades don’t matter

I’d like to offer local high school graduates some important advice for the future: Don’t study too much in college. It’s not the sort of wisdom graduates expect to hear, especially from a high school teacher, but . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 6/9/16

NCC: a gem that needs polishing

Nassau Community College is something of an oasis in the county’s heavily developed and industrialized hub. Venerable sycamore and maple trees line its narrow roads. In its center is . . . more

6/9/16

Talk with your teen about the prom

“Even as you get all dressed up and glow with the anticipation of this coming night, keep in mind that there will be times in your life that are painful and there will be many . . . more

5/19/16

Expert talks Scalia at Nassau Community College

Lawrence Lessig, the Harvard Law professor who briefly campaigned for the presidency in 2015, spoke to more than 150 people at Nassau Community College on April 27, speaking publicly for the first time about his relationship with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and calling for action against what he said is the country’s foremost problem: money in politics. more

By Micah Danney | 5/11/16

Enjoy a rollicking romp with a band of swashbuckling buccaneers, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the delightfully dotty "model of a modern Major-General" in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "The Pirates of Penzance" at its venue in Elmont, Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

5/4/16

Juan de Marcos leads his 17-piece dream team of Cuba’s hottest musicians in a dynamic tribute to his musical heritage.

Sounds of Cuba

The spirit of Cuba arrives at the Landmark stage, guided by bandleader Juan de Marcos. more

4/27/16

Chris Dufrenoy and Kim Dufrenoy star as King Arthur and Guenevere in Plaza Theatrical Productions' "Camelot," in Bellmore, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

4/20/16

An architecture student’s rendering of what a parking structure that doubles as a small apartment complex and marketplace would look like on West Hawthorne Avenue.

Architecture students’ designs imagine how to optimize Valley Stream

When June Williamson, a professor of architecture at the City College of New York, asked her students for some creative problem solving last fall, one idea was for a network of protected bike lanes connecting 100 acres of Valley Stream parkland that would make the community safer for cyclists and reduce roadway traffic. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/20/16

Chuck Loeb (left) and Eric Marienthal, who recently released their acclaimed CD "Bridges," share their distinctive sound in a creative jazz fusion performance.

Jazzy collaboration

Tbe jazz stars demonstrate their musical prowess in their dynamic concert. more

4/13/16

'Dream the Impossible Dream' at BroadHollow Theatre Company's staging of "the Man of La Mancha," this weekend, at its venue in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

4/6/16