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Irene Brociner finishing a half-marathon in 2013.

Irene Brociner is used to dealing with challenges. Since age 7 she has had Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition that causes extreme discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract. more

By David Weingrad | 3/19/14

A Great Horned Owl engages visitors at the sanctuary.

Night time explorations at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

Challenge your senses during an evening hike through the trails at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. more

3/12/14

Paula Gottlieb Herman, left, created edible crafts with Chelsey Fenster, 4, center, Sarah Lazerson, 6, and Alexandra Fenster 6, at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s third annual Purim With a Purpose children’s event. The fundraiser netted $3,300 which will be dispersed to two children’s charities.

Purim fundraiser nets thousands

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s third annual Purim With a Purpose was a success yet again, raising more than $3,300. The Sunday event was attended by nearly 300 people. more

By David Weingrad | 3/12/14

'Medical' marijuana — we should look before we leap

Marijuana legalization is all the rage these days, much to my chagrin. I oppose it. Always have. Always will. more

3/6/14

Farewell to two accomplished public servants

In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more

1/16/14

Blue and his buddy Steve are ready for adventure.

Visiting a 'Most Spectacular Place' with Blue's Clues Live

Steve and his animated puppy, Blue, bring their tales to the stage in a live version of the popular television show. more

1/2/14

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, announced on Tuesday that he would step down as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Senator Fuschillo stepping down

In a New Year’s Eve surprise, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a popular Republican from Merrick, announced that he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/31/13

Jeffrey Rosenking

Talk to Jeffrey Rosenking and you’re likely to leave the conversation having learned something about him you never knew. The 52-year-old Salisbury resident is an instantly recognizable face on the East Meadow School District Board of Education — largely because he’s the only trustee who sports a bow tie at meetings — and is also well known for being a community leader and a dedicated family man. more

By David Weingrad | 12/26/13

The best weapon against breast cancer is awareness

Breast cancer victims are our mothers, our sisters, our friends and, yes, sometimes our fathers and brothers. more

10/17/13

Poverty — the story of us all

The year was 1994. Nassau County was supposed to have built a park with a soccer field, a basketball court and picnic tables at the Five Towns Community Center in the mid-1970s, but for two decades, plans for the project languished. more

10/3/13

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