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Paul Sapienza, left, owner of Sapienza Bakery in Elmont; Robert Rouge, president of the Floral Park Art League; Tom Tweedy, mayor of Floral Park; Nassau County Legislator John Ciotti; Charlie Hayward, president and chief executive officer of the New York Racing Association; Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano; Assemblyman Ed Ra; Muzzio Tallini, owner of Signature Homes; Joyce Stowe, president of the Tudor Manor Civic Association; and Claudine Hall, president of the Jamaica Square.

Nothing could stop Belmont Park’s Opening Day from operating smoothly. The sun beamed onto the horse track, and thousands of visitors hustled to place bets and watch the races throughout the day. The excitement was palpable. Despite an overnight natural gas leak that caused the closure of Hempstead Turnpike just east of Belmont Park in Elmont for several hours last Friday, Belmont Park’s 2011 spring meet began at 10:45 a.m., as scheduled. Emergency repairs were undertaken immediately after the leak was discovered and the road was reopened just before Belmont Park’s spring meet. more

By Jackie Nash | 5/3/11

Gary Contessa has been training Daughter of Winter Dreams in preparation for Opening Day.

Trainers, bettors await Belmont’s Opening Day

As the weather grows warmer and leaves begin reappearing, anticipation builds for Elmont residents — not only for spring, but for a new season at Belmont Park, which is marked by the bustling track’s Opening Day. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/26/11

Spring cleaning and moonwalking with Einstein

I was thinking about spring cleaning this week, which I do every year at this time (think about it), and I realized that I’d prefer a more philosophical, let’s say cerebral, form of cleaning out the cobwebs. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/21/11

Dance inspirations at Hofstra

Weekend highlights include Hofstra's annual dance concert; also Old Westbury Gardens welcomes dogs at "Dog Days" and Muttontown Preserve holds a spring hike. more

4/14/11

Spring, sprang, sprung: Are we safe yet?

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. — Henry Van Dyke more

Randi Kreiss | 4/7/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

4/7/11

Signs of spring at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Spring's arrival means that it's time for rabbits to make an appearance at Old Bethpage Village. Other top picks this weekend include a performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at Adelphi and the national tour of the award-winning musical "Spring Awakening" at Tilles Center. more

4/6/11

Throngs of visitors are expected to visit the Spring Crafts and Fine Arts Fair at Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend.

Nassau County Museum of Art hosts Spring Craft and Fine Arts Fair

Nassau County Museum of Art’s lush grounds provide the setting for a spring showcase of the best of the nation’s crafts artists – including talented artisans from our area – at this weekend’s Spring Craft and Fine Arts Fai. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/19/10

A tot takes a taste of a rainbow ice at last year's festival.

A taste of festival fun

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Spring Festival at Greis Park May 13-16. more

Tessa Stefanello | 5/13/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Fernando BoteroThis major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify … more

4/28/10

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