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Stanley and Bebe Barkan of Merrick have traveled the world to publish poets and writers through Cross-Cultural Communications, the small-press publishing house Stanley started in 1971. In June he will co-host an international poetry festival in Swansea, Wales, the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, one of his literary heroes.

Crossing oceans and cultures in pursuit of peace

In 1971, Stanley Barkan’s daughter, Jacqueline Mia, lay in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Two of her four kidneys — yes, she had four — had to be removed because they had become nephritic, or inflamed, which could have led to a deadly infection. She was 2 years old. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/29/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/24/11

Mary Malloy and Jim Harmon won first place for column and feature story writing, respectively.

Heralds win 2 national writing awards

The Herald Community Newspapers won two top awards, for Best Column Writing and Best Feature, in the 2010 Suburban Newspapers of America Editorial Contest, the SNA announced March 18. more

By Christine Remsen | 3/23/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. … more

3/17/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/10/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/2/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

2/16/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

2/9/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Artists Choose ArtistsAn exhibition based on a mentoring relationship between established artists and young artists in Nassau County. Works by Charles Winslow, Doris Campbell, … more

2/2/11

Bringing laughter back to kids with cancer

Richner Communication’s new program REACT — Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together — has chosen Sunrise Day Camp as its 2011 beneficiary. Throughout the year, through stories and photos, the Herald will focus on this wonderful organization. For more information about Sunrise Day Camp, its summer and year-round programs and upcoming fundraisers, visit www.sunrisedaycamp.org more

by Mary Malloy | 2/2/11