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Wantagh and quarterback Stephen Killard lost a hard-fought Conference II semifinal to nemesis Garden City last Friday night, 14-12.

When the clock struck zero and post-game handshakes were completed, the reality of another successful season ending in disappointment sunk in with many Wantagh players in tears as they headed toward the bus. more

By Andrew Coen | 11/19/13

Voters across the state send an unmistakable message

On Election Day, voters sent a powerful message: The days of wine and roses and tax-and-spend are over, and they want leaders with proven records as fiscal conservatives. more

11/14/13

Mangano, Legislature have much work to do

Nassau County residents sent a clear message on Nov. 5, overwhelmingly approving of the job County Executive Ed Mangano has been doing. more

11/14/13

A look at the new Nassau Legislature

The Nassau County Legislature will have a different look on Jan. 1, with Republicans picking up one additional seat on Election Day, strengthening their majority to 11 seats over the Democrats’ 8. more

by David Weingrad | 11/14/13

Rapunzel lets down her hair, performed by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/13/13

Arthur Gianelli, the president and chief executive officer of the NuHealth system, will step down within the next three to six months.

NuHealth CEO to step down

Arthur Gianelli, the president and chief executive officer of the NuHealth System since 2005, has announced his resignation, and intends to step down within the next three to six months. NuHealth, also known as the Nassau Health Care Corporation, incorporates the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, and other family health centers. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

County Executive Ed Mangano won another four years in office, which experts say is attributable to his simple and relatable message to voters.

Mangano win credited to the clearest message

County Executive Ed Mangano’s victory over Tom Suozzi was not a surprise, say some local political experts, but the decisiveness of his win was. Mangano, who upset then two-term incumbent Suozzi four years ago in a race decided by fewer than 400 votes, this year won by more than 48,000 votes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/12/13

Elmont quarterback Simon Kalu, who passed for two touchdowns and ran for one, looked to avoid Wantagh's Sharif Mansour.

Wantagh rallies past Elmont

After forcing eight turnovers to spark a victory over Elmont during the regular season, Wantagh’s defense came through again with big plays down the stretch to secure a come-from-behind 24-21 win in a Nassau Conference II first-round playoff game last Saturday. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/12/13

Hofstra University students Sophie Gagnon, Cassie DeMarco and Jesse Eberl star in "Cloud 9" at Hofstra's Black Box Theater.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/6/13

Nassau County election results

Results from the 2013 election in Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead. more

11/6/13