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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/10/16

Meet Mets star David Wright

Mets third baseman David Wright was holding an impromptu news conference amid a crush of reporters around noon on Monday when the 5- to 7-year-old campers started to cheer his name repeatedly, followed by three thunderous claps. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/9/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/3/16

Nature spirits emerge from "Mysterious Lake" in playwright and puppeteer Izumi Ashizawa's play, being staged at the Long Island Children's Museuum, July 29 through Aug. 4.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, electic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

7/27/16

Small plates with gigantic flavors!

Everything at Amerrickana Tapas & Bar is tastefully compact, from its eclectic “small plate” cuisine to its pristine white and wood décor. There’s a city feel to it . . . more

By Terry Biener | 7/13/16

Robert Davi brings a new version of his critically-acclaimed tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes and the Great American Songbook, "Davi Sings Sinatra: How Do You Keep the Music Playing," to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on July 16, at 8 p.m.

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

7/13/16

Set sail on a "de-lovely" cruise through some of Cole Porter's most famous songs in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "Anything Goes" in Elmont, opening this weekend.

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

7/7/16

A rendering of a roundabout for a residential area in Pasadena, Calif., shows how the design appears to drivers.

Can we design streets that keep cars from speeding in Valley Stream?

Nassau County has agreed to undertake a traffic study of Merrick Road in Valley Stream, at the village’s request. It will survey the two-mile stretch from Rosedale to Lynbrook, examining traffic patterns and identifying ways to make the roadway safer for pedestrians. more

By Nick Ciccone | 6/22/16

Concussions force student-athletes and their parents, like Alyssa Garbarino and her father, Al, to weigh the benefits of playing sports against the long-term health risks.

Bellmore-Merrick athletes hit hard by concussions

Alyssa Garbarino’s second concussion came on a frigid Sunday afternoon when she was 17. Under overcast skies, Garbarino, of North Merrick, who was then playing with the East Meadow Soccer Club’s Storm, bruised her way through a sea of bodies. As she battled with her opponent on the Northport Cow Harbor United Soccer Club, she was constantly driven to the ground, her head hitting the hard earth. As fast as she went down, though, she popped back up. As the game wore on, she began to feel dizzy and developed a sharp headache. more

By Alex Boyd | 6/22/16

Elvis Presley's hits are the backdrop in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "All Shook Up," on Sunday, in Bellmore.

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

6/22/16