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Mezzo-soprano Augusta Caso appears with the orchestra as guest soloist at the Madison Theatre.

The popular orchestra is back on stage with "The Music of Hector Berlioz." more

2/26/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County, which is building a one-story garage in Woodmere, above, was one of three Five Towns entities to have its building department fees capped at $500.

Town of Hempstead caps building permit fees

The Town of Hempstead board approved capping the building department fees for three Five Towns entities at $500 each that will translate in saving the Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett, the Far Rockaway-based Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County and Congregation Bais Ephraim Yitzchok of Woodmere a total of $23,225 for their respective projects. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/20/16

As the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen: The Nutcracker (Sam Carrell) slays the Mouse Queen in order to protect Clara, in Leggz Ltd.'s production at the Madison Theatre this weekend.

‘The Nutcracker’ sparkles on nearby stages

Those sugar plum fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination are ready to delight us during this festive month more

By Karen Bloom | 12/9/15

Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel is a featured soloist, along with flutist Herbert Laws.

An evening of classical jazz

The South Shore Symphony premieres a new arrangement of jazz composer Claude Bolling's acclaimed Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano. more

11/18/15

‘Looking Swell’: Klea Blackhurst, from left, is joined by Walter Willison and Karen Ziemba in this revue of some of Broadway’s most memorable shows.

A salute to Jerry Herman

The best of musical theater is showcased next week when some Broadway’s leading performers combine their talents in the dynamic, original musical revue, “Jerry Herman on Broadway.” more

By Karen Bloom | 11/4/15

Shani Lefkowitz and her granddaughter Rivky Lefkowitz packed a backpack at the 2013 Supplies for Success at Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett.

Filling those needed backpacks

Volunteers ranging from elementary school students to grandparents will hunker down at Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett this Sunday to fill backpacks as part of the Supplies for Success program, which donates school items to more than 500 Orthodox Jewish children in the Five Towns and throughout Long Island. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/12/15

At the National Council of Jewish Women’s Back2School Store last Sunday, fifth-grader Danny Garcia picked out socks with help from Elaine Schwarts, center, and Annabelle Kaish.

NCJW hosts student school shopping [Photo gallery]

Up to 650 children shopped for items such as notebooks, winter jackets and sneakers at the third annual National Council of Jewish Women’s Peninsula and South Shore sections’ Back 2 School Store at Temple Am Echad in Lynbrook last Sunday. more

8/5/15