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Krissy Carambia, in white, jammed her way through a pair of blockers during a bout.

She’s only five feet two and weighs about 100 pounds, but Krissy Carambia can knock the wind out of you without so much as a bruise. Carambia, better known by her derby alias Etta Jams, is a … more

By Lee Landor | 3/2/11

Animal League visits 'The View' for annual ‘Best in Show’

The popular daytime talk show “The View” hosted its third annual “Mutt Show” during the week of the American Kennel Club’s competition to bring attention to shelter animals and mixed breeds. Presented by Pedigree, the show featured viewers’ dogs as well as shelter dogs — Mutt-i-grees — brought from North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington. more

By Mary Malloy | 2/23/11

Christina Sangeniti, 11, of Malverne, auditioned her singing skills for a shot at "America's Got Talent."

Singing Sangeniti the next pop sensation?

At hardly 11 years old, Christina Sangeniti seems to have mastered celebrity interviewing skills. In addition to successfully seeking out publicity for her singing talent and auditioning to perform … more

Lee Landor | 12/2/10

Immigration reform, up close and personal

Each spring the men poured out of rickety trucks and lived in a barn that smelled of pesticides for the next six months. They seemed always to be joking, but their weatherworn faces told a different story about their lives — one of hardship. more

Scott Brinton | 9/4/10

North Shore Animal League America is hosting a canine birthday bash the first weekend in August -- July 31 and DOGust the 1st.

DOGust the first is coming!

Happy Birthday doggies! Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America have declared the first day of August as DOGust the 1st –- a universal birthday for shelter and rescued dogs everywhere. … more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

From Fireworks to old-fashioned celebrations: See Eisenhower Park’s dazzling fireworks display, Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include the patriotic festivities at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Fourth of July weekend fireworks and fun

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, so get ready to have some July 4th fun! There are plenty of ways and places to share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

Karen Bloom | 6/30/10

North Shore Animal League hosts humanitarian awards

North Shore Animal League America -- the world's largest no-kill shelter -- held its annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on June 9 at the Garden City Hotel. more

Mary Malloy | 6/9/10

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930-2010The exhibit examines the impressive architectural history of Long Island, especially on the North Shore. It underscores the … more

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