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The Social Security office at 25-27 E. Park Ave. will shut its doors at noon on Friday, the result of budget cuts. The office will merge with the agency’s Freeport location.

Long Beach Social Security office shuts it doors

After Congress slashed nearly $1 billion from its budget this year, the Social Security Administration will permanently close its Long Beach office on East Park Avenue on Friday at noon as the agency … more

Anthony Rifilato | 2/10/12

A musical journey with the Calmus Vocal Ensemble this weekend

From vocal journeys to animal adventures, there's much to do to escape the January blahs this weekend. more

1/11/12

Day laborer center to host fundraiser

Coloki, Inc., a nonprofit group set up by Merokean Liz O’Shaughnessy to run the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer that aids impoverished day laborers, will host a benefit fundraiser at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 10/10/11

Doo wop's best perform at Hofstra this weekend

From classic sounds of rock 'n roll to tunes from the 19th century, there's a variety of concerts on the slate this weekend. Also, the Town of Hempstead's annual beachside festival offers something for everyone, including local bands. more

9/21/11

The Island Park Fire Department marched down Long Beach Road in its home town during the Second Battalion Parade on Aug. 13.

Marching through Island Park

Before the heavy rains came, people lined the streets of Island Park to watch the Second Fire Battalion Parade on Aug. 13. The fire departments from Island Park, Oceanside, Long Beach, Baldwin, … more

8/17/11

Wilbur Sanchez, an immigrant day laborer from Nicaragua, tended to the cucumber plants at the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer on a recent Thursday.

Freeport communal garden helps feed day laborers

On a recent sunny Thursday, Wilbur Sanchez spoke in slow, deliberate English as he pointed out vegetables amid the greenery fanning out around him. Sanchez noted the peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers hanging from tall plants in a red box before him. In a second box to his right were chives, oregano and lettuce. In the middle of the garden, watermelon vines looped in all directions. At the back, cornstalks popped out above still more pepper plants. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/3/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/6/11

Things to do on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/15/11

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

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

3/10/11