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Mepham's Dom Raheb, left, jostled with Seaford's Matt Natland during the season opener for both teams.

Mepham’s first week on the lacrosse field was a successful one, capped by a 12-8 victory over Great Neck North on March 27. Senior attack Chris Vento, the quarterback of the offense, lived up to that billing, setting up seven of the Pirates scores and adding one more of his own. more

By Steve Siniski | 4/1/14

Fantasize your way through February's fury

So, how about this winter? more

2/21/14

'The Winslow Boy'

If you aren’t already familiar with the 1946 play The Winslow Boy, by Terrence Rattigan, you are in for a special evening. The story tells of Ronnie Winslow, a 13-year-old boy, who is kicked out of … more

11/25/13

In addition to being a devastating hitter, Gary Anderson also gets involved in Kennedy's offense as a pass distributor when the situation calls for it.

Kennedy's streak continues to spike

Kennedy continues to roll on the boys’ volleyball court, barely experiencing even hiccups on the way to a 14-0 mark entering the last week of the regular season. more

By Steve Siniski | 10/22/13

Alexander Eagen of Merrick, second from left, was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 2, but he grew up to earn the Boy Scouts

Merrick Boy Scout’s honor is truly special

The toughest merit badge that Merokean Alexander Eagen earned during his six years in Boy Scout Troop 225 was swimming, the 18-year-old says. He remembers tiptoeing to the edge of the big lake at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp in Calverton, in Suffolk County, in the summer of 2012. He could only stare at the water, petrified to jump in. Swimming was the final merit badge he needed to attain Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle, so he was frustrated that he couldn’t finish it. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/16/13

Trying to put nuclear genie back in the bottle

Two weeks ago was the 68th anniversary of the American attack on Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. more

8/21/13

Puppeteer Jim West is on the hunt for dinosuars in his new show, on Sunday, at the Landmark on Main Street.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

4/3/13

BroadHollow Theater Company stages an updated version of "The Frog Prince" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

3/27/13

Arthur R. Eldred, of Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, was the nation's first Eagle Scout. A parade, marking the 100th anniversary of his accomplishments, is set for Sept. 8 in Rockville Centre.

Boy Scouts to hold parade in Rockville Centre

The 100th anniversary parade for the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred, from Boy Scout Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. more

8/1/12

The Doodlebops and children's television favorite Calliou join forces for a musical playdate at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

8/1/12