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A welcome move to open county government

The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward. We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time. more

5/8/14

More than 7,000 runners participated in the Long Island Marathon’s various races last weekend, including the 13.1 half marathon, pictured above.

Thousands compete in L.I.’s biggest race

Runners wound their way through Central Nassau streets last weekend, as more than 7,000 took part in the Long Island Marathon events. The full marathon began in Uniondale and concluded in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. more

By David Weingrad | 5/7/14

Be transported to a magical, wonderful world in the BroadHollow Theatre Company’s staging of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” now playing in Elmont.

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

5/7/14

Known as a "Living Legend," Tommy Tune continues to enthrall audiences.

An evening of song and dance with Tommy Tune

A Broadway legend recounts a life of music and dance in his cabaret outing. more

5/7/14

The Walled Garden at Old Westbury Gardens, brimming with tulips, is always a popular Mother’s Day destination.

Mother's Day adventures around the area

Enjoy an outing with Mom this weekend that is sure to make her smile. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/7/14

This photograph, with the words “Jimmy’s baby picture” written on it, was found on a bulletin board at a Town of Hempstead facility in Levittown. Officials are now investigating the posting as a possible hate crime.

D.A. probes racial incident as hate crime

Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

Veterans deserve fair treatment for mental ills

At a news conference on April 16 at Nassau Community College, former U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Goldsmith, who received a general discharge after serving a tour in Iraq, spoke about the need not only for better mental health care for returning veterans . . . more

5/1/14

Follow the adventures of best friends Frog and Toad in this peppy musical based on the popular book series, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, at Long Island Children's Museum 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

4/30/14

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

30 prescription drug 'drop-off' sites to open Saturday in Nassau

On Saturday, April 26, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., 30 locations throughout Nassau County will serve as "drop-off" sites for individuals to dispose of prescription drugs. more

4/23/14