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Community Calendar: Malverne and West Hempstead

Around town American Legion ceremonyJoin the Malverne American Legion Post 44 on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. for a joint installation ceremony honoring Commander John … more

9/15/10

Fran Becker will face Carolyn McCarthy in the 4th Congressional District race.

Becker wins congressional primary, Weisenberg beats Toback

Francis Becker pulled away from his two opponents in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary as results were slowly coming in early Wednesday morning for several elections in Nassau County. There were also several other statewide and local primaries for Nassau voters ... more

Mike Caputo | 9/14/10

Nassau County commemorated the ninth anniversary of 9/11 on Tuesday in Eisenhower Park.

Nassau remembers 9/11

To commemorate the ninth anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday, many South Shore communities hosted ceremonies to honor those who were lost on that fateful day in 2001. more

Mike Caputo | 9/10/10

Knights in their grand armor battle one another in a thrilling joust during the annual medieval festival.

Visit a royal kingdom at the annual Medieval Festival

It’s time for some medieval revelry! Once again, for two weekends this month, the Sands Point Preserve – and all who are present – will be transported back in time to the Middle Ages. more

9/10/10

Long Beach is one of ten beaches that have been closed due to high seas and strong currents due to Hurricane Earl travelling up the coastline.

Ten Nassau beaches closed as hurricane goes up coastline

Ten South Shore beaches in Nassau County are closed to swimmers, as high seas and strong riptides continue while Hurricane Earl makes its way up the coastline. more

Mike Caputo | 9/3/10

Some local commuters upset with changes to the LIRR's schedule have signed a petition asking the MTA to keep the schedule as is.

Railroad riders react to MTA schedule changes

A number of Malverne residents angry about changes to Long Island Rail Road service are fighting back. They're petitioning the MTA to avoid additional service cuts that they claim could drastically … more

Lee Landor | 8/25/10

New state scoring guidelines for the English Language Arts and math assessment exams resulted in a drop in the proficiency rate throughout the state.

New 'cut scores' get failing grade

Test scores fell throughout New York and across Long Island after the State Education Department effectively raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher … more

Lee Landor | 8/4/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

8/4/10

Fishing adventures at Hempstead Lake State Park

Weekend highlights include a fishing clinic at Hemptead Lake State Park, a "Bug Safari" at Old Westbury Gardens and Eisenhower Park's annual Salute to Veterans Spectacular. more

8/4/10

At Hempstead Town Hall, protesters called for a moratorium on cell-phone antennas

Protesters call for cell-antenna moratorium

Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1:57 p.m. Protesters from various parts of Nassau County rallied outside Town of Hempstead Hall on Tuesday morning before a town meeting, calling for a moratorium on the installation of cell-phone antennas and towers around Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh. more

David Weingrad | 8/3/10

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