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More than 150 people recently took part in a Black Lives Matter rally in East Meadow to protest recent killings of African-American men by police in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Black Lives Matter rallies in East Meadow

Dozens of Long Islanders gathered at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on July 9 to march in the first Black Lives Matter rally in central Nassau County. The march was organized by a group of Long Island youth following the recent killings of two African-American men by police in Baton Rouge, La., and Falcon Heights, Minn. more

By Amoy Brown | 7/21/16

Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nassau County

June 5 marked 35 years since the first cases of HIV were reported in New York and San Francisco. Although we have made great strides in HIV prevention, care and treatment, we still have a long way to … more

By Anthony Santella | 7/21/16

The Liverpool Shuffle performs as part of a double bill with Elvis tribute artist Lamar Peters at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre 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

7/20/16

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

Get those dancing shoes on and enjoy an evening with the snappy Big Band sounds of the Harlem Speakeasy Orchestra, at Old Westbury Gardens' Picnic Pops concert, Wednesday.

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

6/29/16

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

Students on Stage for MacArthur’s graduation ceremony included class officers, the valedictorian and salutatorian.

MacArthur High School Class of 2016

William Acerenza Brandan Acquavella Ashley Adelle Nicolette Agostinacchio Faizan Ahmed Vincent Albano Michael Amato Jonathan Amatulli Paul Antonucci Marc … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/21/16

It was an exciting day for MacArthur High School’s nearly 330 graduates, who received their diplomas in a morning ceremony at Hofstra University last Saturday. Many of the students found unique ways to express their sentiments on their mortarboards.

Just a 'General' graduation for the class of '16

Seniors from MacArthur High School — 329 of them — were draped in regal blue and walked across the Hofstra University stage on June 18 to receive their high school diplomas. Crowds of parents, siblings, teachers, administrators and staff filled the arena while they watched in support. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/21/16

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