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Brand new books at the publisher's price!

When Ben and Janine Szenes saw the opportunity to turn a passion for books into a business, they seized it. March 2011 marked the opening of Buy the Book, their full-service bookshop that combines the personalization of a “mom and pop” shop with discounts that can often rival superstores or the Internet. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 6/10/11

Super, smart, sad, sumptuous summer reads

The market is down, oil prices are up, the Arab world is imploding and I have this annoying pain in my shoulder. What to do but pick up a good book? more

6/10/11

Pete Manolakos, chief financial officer of the Comic Book Hall of Fame in Franklin Square, and an American history teacher at Wantagh Middle School, is proud to have the original pen-and-ink sketch of Ironman, by artist Bob Layton, in his collection.

Franklin Square: home of the Comic Book Hall of Fame

Superman’s Fortress of Solitude is an arctic oasis, where the Man of Steel can unwind after saving the world. The Batcave is equipped with supercomputers to help the Dark Knight track down the goons of Gotham. Peter Manolakos’ basement in Franklin Square is furnished with light-colored wood paneling, reddish indoor and outdoor carpeting, and dozens of Iron Man statues, action figures and posters. more

By Chuck O'Donnell | 4/26/11

Duck for President & Other Story Books on stage at Landmark's Jeanne Rimsky Theater

Six delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s charming new musical revue “Duck for President & Other Story Books,” Ssturday, April 30. more

4/13/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Going under cover for a perfect gift

Please don’t be giving me a ribbon-tied basket of assorted chocolates or a gift card for iTunes this season, not that there’s anything wrong with these products. more

by Randi Kreiss | 12/9/10

Margaret Gay Malone, author of "A Sweater for Duncan."

Former North teacher publishes children’s book

Former North teacher publishes children’s book “A Sweater for Duncan,” a picture book by author Margaret Gay Malone, a former teacher at Valley Stream North High School, was published on … more

11/5/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/30/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Defying The Devil: Christian Clergy Who Saved Jews From The HolocaustPhotographs, artifacts and video relate the events of the Holocaust. Through Sept. 30. Holocaust Memorial … more

9/23/10

Music and storytelling on area stages this weekend

Weekend highlights include a performance by the Irish-American group Cherish The Ladies, an antiques fair in Garden City, and storytelling at Long Island Children's museum. more

3/24/10