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Development company Engel Burman presented its plan for the south lot of Belmont Park to the community on June 15.

Potential Belmont Park developer the Engel Burman Group presented its vision for the south lot of the racetrack to the community at a June 15 meeting at the Elmont Public Library. The company’s … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/22/16

The jungle comes alive with a jazzy beat in Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of Disney's “The Jungle Book KIDS,” adapted from the classic animated film, at Long Island Children's Museum, on Saturday.

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

6/15/16

Reclaim New York Executive Director Brandon Muir, left, and attorney Dennis J. Saffran discussed the New York Transparency Project on Tuesday in Mineola.

Elmont School District sued by transparency group

The nonprofit group Reclaim New York filed a lawsuit on June 7 in Nassau County Supreme Court against the Elmont School District for failing to comply with a Freedom of Information Law … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/15/16

Creator, a 16-1 shot, nosed past Destin at the wire to win the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday evening.

Creator rallies to win Belmont Stakes by a nose

Notwithstanding the absence of a Triple Crown hopeful, the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes featured a dramatic finish with Creator inching past Destin in the final stride to win by a nose. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/16

Mark Brier hosts an afternoon of comedy at the Elmont Public Library 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

6/8/16

Mirza wants to debate Meeks

The Democratic congressional hopeful in the 5th District, Ali Mirza, has challenged incumbent Gregory Meeks to a debate before the June 28 primary. Mirza addressed issues that he has with the … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/8/16

Surveillance footage of the knife-point robber hitting a Subway sandwich shop in Bayside.

Serial knife robber moves into Queens

Nassau County’s serial knife-wielding robber has expanded his pattern of terror to Queens, according to New York City Police Department officials. Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce and an NYPD … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/8/16

Employees of parade co-sponsor Nu Health marched down Hempstead Turnpike.

Hundreds turn out for Belmont Parade

Hundreds of people gathered at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex near Elmont Library on Saturday to kick off the Elmont/Belmont Day Parade, marking the unofficial start of summer and the lead-up … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/8/16

The cast of Long Island Cabaret Theatre shares some summer hits, during the "The Heat is On," at Temple B'nai Torah in Wantagh on Saturday.

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

6/3/16

Spring's colors take on another hue during Old Westbury Gardens' twilight garden walk, Friday, at 7 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

5/25/16