An estimated 200,000 men, women and children took to the streets of Manhattan for the second Women’s March, held on the first anniversary of President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on … more

Once upon a time, holiday shopping was an experience. Folks carved out entire Saturdays or Sundays and headed to their local downtowns to browse through the retail shops. The experience was fun and quaint. You had lunch at the local diner. Then along came the malls. more

Amid the “for rent signs” and boarded up shop windows that line Grand Avenue in Baldwin, the Sweet and Savory Café sticks out. The quaint coffee shop, nestled between a pub and an abandoned store, is draped in light blue and cream curtains and table cloths, welcoming coffee-lovers from all over Long Island. The café’s menu blend of sweetened chocolate and cinnamon coffees mixed in with savory lunch plates, such as barbeque chicken and fontina bowls, keeps customers scratching their heads but always coming back for more. The curvy lettering of the front sign catches the eye and for many people driving down Grand Avenue, it’s a rare sight. Some passerby’s even get out of their cars to take a better look. more

As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we prepare to savor all the delights of the season — from strolling pumpkin patches to browsing arts and crafts, from enjoying a local band to simply enjoying the great outdoors. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a fair . . . more

Bellmore eagerly welcomes thousands of area residents to its yearly festival extravaganza. more

The 26th annual Merrick Fall Festival will hold a special Sept. 11 commemoration this year, as the fair is set to run from Sept. 9 to 11. The festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of … more

The Bellmore Family Street Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, the fair has long … more

’Tisn’t the season for much of anything right now, but the giant holiday-season-style snowflake attached to a light pole on Merrick Road near Grand Avenue is a test to make sure future … more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving to reduce taxes for small business owners, and local businessmen and tax experts say they approve of the effort. Cuomo’s plan, which he announced last week, is a … more

Ralph Rose of the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, left, awards a plaque to Donald Hubbard, owner of Arnold’s Thrift Bakery in honor of Hubbard’s work for Baldwin. more