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What a special election in Florida means for Democrats

A special election in a congressional district in Florida shouldn’t concern New Yorkers. However, the election to fill the seat made vacant by the death of 40-year Republican Congressman Bill Young . . . more

3/20/14

Woodmere resident David Zukas emulated drawings by his grandfather, which fostered his love of art.

Opening an entry way to art

Growing up in Granite City, Illinois on the eastside of St. Louis, David Zukas copied the drawings of his fly fishing maternal grandfather James Rideout, which was the beginning of his love for art. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/14

Lauren Marcus, a University of Florida graduate, was in her first week of law school at St. John’s.

Friends, family remember Lauren Marcus

After graduating together from Hewlett High School in 2009, Michelle Vaysman and Lauren Marcus both attended the University of Florida, and both pledged the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 8/28/13

Predawn sighting stirs a mother's soul

A brilliant beam of moonlight came through the window, waking me. The clock said 4:15 a.m., but a sense of mystery afoot propelled me out of bed. more

5/9/13

One way in which our society is unequal? Education.

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

4/25/13

If you can't win fairly, try changing the rules

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a cheater. My rule applies to athletes who take steroids to gain an advantage over their competitors, or my neighbor who calls my tennis shots out of bounds even though he knows the balls were inside the line. more

1/31/13

Medicare: Who's scaring whom?

This week on the campaign trail, both the president and his challenger are trying to convince voters that the other is trying to destroy Medicare, the health insurance plan for the elderly. more

8/23/12

Marc Chagall's "L’acrobate" is among the works on display at Nassau County Museum of Art's newly opened exhibit.

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

7/25/12

Five Towns Crime Watch

Arrests LAWRENCE-Kelly Kings, 39, of Far Rockaway, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $111.83 from a store on Rockaway Turnpike at 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 25. more

9/8/11

Down the rabbit hole to Boca Loca by the Sea

Time traveling has its risks. Last weekend, my sister and I visited our parents in Florida for a few days. You know those snake oil psychologists who say they can guide you back to the womb, should you care to go? I made the trip without their assistance last week, and it wasn’t pretty. more

Randi Kreiss | 8/11/11

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