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Jessica Koenig, Executive Director of IP Library with Frank Woehling admired the 73’ Volkswagon Bus.

Photos: Island Park Library hosts’ first car show

A collection of new, cassic,sports and retro cars parked on display as the Island Park Library held it’s first car show on Nov. 4 more

By Kepherd Daniel | 11/10/23

Prior to the film screening, the JCC will unveil its Center for Brain Health.

JCC to show late film star Robin Williams’ documentary on dementia

To highlight one form of dementia, the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside will host a screening of the film “Spark,” whose subject is the late actor Robin Williams, on Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. The film … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 11/10/23

Last Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that was aimed at speeding up the planned offshore wind development off Long Beach.

Hochul vetoes bill on Equinor cable in Long Beach

After months of discussion and back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of Equinor’s proposed offshore wind development, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reached a decision about the $3 billion … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/27/23

‘Hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity’

My parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. more

By Michael Hinman | 10/26/23

Eleven years after Sandy, facing future floods

Flooding is a fact of life for many South Shore residents. Whether it’s heavy rain and flash flooding, as we saw last month, or the larger storms that have reached our shores on a seemingly annual basis in recent years . . . more

By Andrew R. Garbarino | 10/26/23

Island Park Theatre Group looking for members

The Island Park Theatre Group has enchanted audiences with its captivating performances, showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of community like no other. They have produced shows inspired by … more

By Jasmine Sellars | 10/20/23

Fighting cancer must not end in October

Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more

10/19/23

Aimee Terzulli, museum vice president, welcomes guests in her Halloween finery.

Halloween shenanigans: venture forth to a 'Ghostly Gala'

Halloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-so-spooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun. more

By Karen Bloom | 10/18/23

Island Park Theatre Group looks to increase membership after Covid

The Island Park Theatre Group has enchanted audiences with its captivating performances, showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of community like no other. They have produced shows inspired by … more

By Jasmine Sellars | 10/13/23

Seventh grader Noah Sanchez was recently selected to compete in Artist of the Week by Artsonia.com.

Island Park student recognized in art competition

Lincoln Orens Middle School seventh grader Noah Sanchez was selected to participate in Artsonia’s Artist of the Week competition. The Island Park student’s artwork was one of twelve pieces from … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/6/23