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Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.

Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more

Dr. Linda Opyr | 7/13/11

Share some laughs when Long Island Children’s Museum screens “Tales of Humor,” short films presented by Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest.

Celebrating spring on Long Island

Spring fever has arrived, and with it, Earth Day on Friday, while families are occupied with school break. There’s much going on throughout the area, including Earth Day celebrations, to keep the kids happily occupied for the remainder of the spring recess. more

Karen Bloom | 4/20/11

Videographer developing Long Beach documentary

Robert Rothman’s “History of Long Beach NY” is a 10-minute YouTube video of then-and-now photos of city scenes spanning several decades: Long Beach’s first house and school, the original City … more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 5/20/10

Signs of spring: A ‘family’ ventures out Old Westbury Gardens. Below, kids play an old-fashioned hoop game at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Signs of spring at Old Westbury Gardens

The days are getting longer and warmer weather has arrived. It’s time to venture outside and enjoy these early days of spring as Old Westbury Gardens and Old Bethpage Village open for the season. more

Karen Bloom | 4/7/10

Commemorating Black History Month

African American contributions to culture and the arts are celebrated during Black History month events throughout the area. more

Karen Bloom | 2/17/10

The first building on the boardwalk was the Casino, at what is now Long Beach Boulevard and Shore Road.

History book in the making

Did you know that Sutton Place restaurant-bar on West Park Avenue was once a library? Or that the Magnolia condos across the street were an elementary school? Perhaps you’re unaware that Lindell School was once the high school. more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 10/6/09

The stories behind history

History. Not one of your favorite subjects, huh? I used to think of history or social studies as something that came straight out of my textbooks. Nothing more, and nothing less. But then I started thinking about the true meaning of history. more

ANNA FALVEY | 9/17/09

History book in the making

Did you know that Sutton Place restaurant-bar on West Park Avenue was once a library? Or that the Magnolia condos across the street were an elementary school? Perhaps you’re unaware that Lindell School was once the high school. more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 9/3/09