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Stereotypes of Texans had swirled in the back of my mind for the longest time. I never confronted them. I never had to. I can’t recall ever meeting a Texan until last weekend. Now that I have . . . more

9/13/19

Time for Oscar to shine

So gather round the TV on Sunday and settle in for some celebrity watching during that spectacle known as the 91th Academy Awards. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/21/19

Designer Alexis Monsanto, left and Abe Yaghoubian, a fabric distributor put the final touches on Oscar gowns.

Gearing up for the red carpet

Leading up to the 89th Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday, Five Towns resident Cindy Grosz is busy working with designer Alexis Monsanto to put the finishing touches on gowns and tuxedos for Oscar nominees and attendees. more

By Diana Colapietro | 2/23/17

It’s Jimmy Kimmel’s turn to make his way into the Oscar spotlight as host of this year’s awards telecast, with Hollywood and TV audiences wondering if Kimmel and Matt Damon’s long-running “feud” will carry over to Oscar night.

Hooray for Hollywood

Glitz, glamour and good friends are on the agenda this weekend, as most everyone will settle in front of the TV to revel in that over-the-top awards show, otherwise known as the 89th Academy Awards. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/22/17

Step lively and dance the night away at Long Island Children’s Museum's Be Mine Ball, among this weekend's Valentine's Day-inspired happenings.

Be my Valentine

The approach of Valentine’s Day, on Tuesday, offers up the opportunity to deepen our connection to our sweeties, family and friends. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/8/17

Elmont Muslims react to murder of imam

The shooting death of a Queens imam and his associate as they walked home from afternoon prayer on Aug. 13 in Ozone Park has left Long Island Muslims grief-stricken. While some leaders of local mosques fear that the incident — which activist groups say should be investigated as a hate crime — could lead to more violence against Muslims, they noted that they would continue... more

By Steve Smirti | 8/24/16

Chris Rock steps into the Oscar spotlight for a second time as host of this year’s Oscar telecast, ready to tackle the controversy over the Academy’s perceived lack of diversity.

Hooray for Hollywood

The spectacle of Sunday's over-the-top awards show, always a great occasion to settle in with some pals for a viewing party. more

By Karen Bloom | 2/24/16

Let's look ahead to summer

We New Yorkers are enduring one of the bitterest winters in the last 25 years. Gasoline prices may be low . . . more

3/4/15

Lawrence's Oscar Puk captured the 152-pound title in the Sprig Gardner Tournament hosted by Bellmore-Merrick on Dec. 12-13.

Strong start for Lawrence wrestlers

Lawrence seniors Hamza Ramza and Oscar Puk got the wrestling season off to a big start by capturing their respective weight class titles in the Sprig Gardner Tournament hosted by Bellmore-Merrick on Dec. 12-13. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 12/24/14

Celebrate Oscar's big night with a Hollywood-style bash.

Hooray for Hollywood and Oscar!

Get your A-list together and roll out the red carpet for an evening of star-gazing. Everyone’s favorite awards show, otherwise known as the 86th Academy Awards, held on Sunday, March 2, this … more

By Karen Bloom | 2/26/14

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