The horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change.
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10/5/23
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The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/28/23
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Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, the Bacon Brothers have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into their unique sound that crosses genres. They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/21/23
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It’s easy to admit watching “The Roosevelts,” “Band of Brothers” or “The Dust Bowl,” all high-minded documentaries featured on PBS. It has felt so satisfying to drop into conversation . . .
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12/16/21
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Comedian Peter Fogel riffs on the absurdities of love.
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2/7/20
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The night of Moon Tooth’s first show sticks out in lead singer John Carbone’s memory. “It was December 2012 — the day the world was supposed to end,” he said. Surviving …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/19/19
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In Ben Goldsmith’s Merrick home, things get loud. What’s normally a quaint living room regularly morphs into a space for jamming.
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By Andrew Garcia
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10/3/19
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Step back to a time when all you needed was love.
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2/21/19
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Trumpeter-composer Wynton Marsalis guides his players in a lively program that showcases his acclaimed ensemble.
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2/8/19
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It’s a party 25 years in the making.
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By Maria Lane
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11/16/18
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