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The Western Bays provide many recreational opportunities such as kayaking, but scientists say that fertilizer runoff and partially treated sewage effluent threaten the health of the bays. Above, a wetland canal at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.

The Western Bays, an ecosystem suffering from all sides

Superstorm Sandy will be remembered as one of Nassau County’s most demoralizing calamities: the miles of rubble that choked the expanses where houses had stood in dignified symmetry, the thousands of Long Islanders living in limbo, forced to use their savings to stay afloat. People weren’t the only ones affected by the storm, though. Sandy devastated wildlife throughout Nassau’s Western Bays, which scientists had already considered to be fragile ecosystems –– many on the brink of collapse –– long before the storm. more

By Stapha Charleme | 6/20/14

Dean Karahalis, conductor and musical director, brings his Nassau Pops to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/18/14

Jay Black continues to delight his fans.

Jay Black visits Eisenhower Park on Friday

Eisenhower Park welcomes back Jay Black as part of its summer concert series. more

6/18/14

Blue states are donor states

I usually focus on property taxes, but this week I want to write about income taxes. I am a Democrat and I believe in a progressive income tax, but I do not think New York Democrats should support … more

By Thomas R. Suozzi | 6/12/14

A look at the battle for McCarthy’s seat

Electoral upsets happen every so often in Nassau County. There was Republican Dan Frisa beating his party’s incumbent, David Levy, in 1994. Like Levy, Frisa became a one-term congressman after a … more

By Brian Racow | 6/12/14

Wanda Sykes appears at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/11/14

Mike Majikas, of North Merrick, held up a sunfish that Samira Sandoval caught at the Memorare Fishing Club’s “fish-a-thon” last Friday at the Rev. Arthur Mackey Park in Roosevelt. The club held the event for students at the United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau school in Roosevelt.

Fun and fishing at Rev. Mackey Park

Seven-year-old Javier Reyes felt a sudden tug on his line last Friday morning. Mike Majikas, of North Merrick, who stood nearby, bent down to Javier’s level and instructed him to “reel it … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/11/14

Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.

Counties urge hurricane preparedness

Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more

6/4/14

Come and see how a simple hayride becomes a complete musical adventure, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "Young Frankenstein," in Bellmore, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/4/14

Sophomore goalie Grace Beshlian was lights-out for the Lady Warriors all season.

Manhasset tops Wantagh for title

One week after the Lady Warriors upset the Garden City Trojans; Wantagh lost 15-8 to Manhasset in the Nassau County Class B girls' lacrosse championship at Adelphi University on May 28. more

By Michael Ganci | 6/3/14