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Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

Thomas McKevitt, left, and Thomas Devaney will square off in November for the 17th Assembly District seat.

Local candidates tackle topic of Albany reform

Dysfunction and reform. With Albany the main topic of conversation, those two words were used readily and often at Meet the Candidates Night on Sept. 29 in the East Meadow Public Library. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/6/10

Long Beach Jazz Festival

The “City By The Sea” becomes a mecca for music lovers, beginning Thursday night, Sept. 23, when the Long Beach Jazz festival takes center stage. A world-class cadre of musicians will gather at Long Beach Public library, and other venues, for four days devoted to jazz and other forms of music-making. more

Karen Bloom | 9/16/10

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg recently honored Merokean Maureen Garvey, now the director of the Bellmore Library.

Merrick librarian named Bellmore director

Residents visiting the Bellmore Library over the next few weeks will be welcomed by a new, friendly face. Maureen Garvey, the library's new director, brings with her years of experience. more

Deirdre Krasula | 9/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

9/8/10

Events on Long Island (Updated 9/4)

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

9/2/10

Natalie Santapato and Gianna Casamassima created colored bubble mounds at the North Bellmore Library's recent "Bubbleologists" program.

A bubbling experiment at the N. Bellmore Library

North Bellmore children recently escaped the summer heat and took part in "Bubbleologists" at the North Bellmore Library. The children,in grades one to six, learned about the science and magic behind bubbles from Gina Van Bell of the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. more

Deirdre Krasula | 8/13/10

Gathering TIme recently played at the North Bellmore Library. The band consists of Glen Roethel, left, Hillary Foxsons, center, and Stuart Markus.

Library concert under a summer sky in North Bellmore

North Bellmore residents were treated to a free outdoor concert this past Thursday. The North Bellmore Library hosted the event on its lawn. more

Deirdre Krasula | 7/26/10

Sen. Fuschillo sponsoring prostate screenings

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., in conjunction with the Integrated Medical Foundation and Bostwick Laboratories, will be sponsoring a no out-of-pocket cost prostate cancer screening program on Monday, Aug. 9, in Freeport. more

7/9/10

Service-minded at the Merrick Library

Merrick Library Director Ellen Firer, right, and Assistant Library Director Maureen Garvey joined Eagle Scout Nick Genchi, 16, from Boy Scout Troop 225, behind the bench that Nick donated and installed at the Library Wing as part of his Eagle Scout project, which also included landscaping in front of the wing. more

6/28/10