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The history of agriculture can be traced back to at least 10,000 years, when primitive people found the need to supplement their meat-eating diet with plants. They found that this food could be … more

Frank Salerno | 3/14/12

We should all celebrate Black History Month

Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more

2/2/12

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

'I Am Your History'

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

Patrick Morris, MLK Center director, spoke to the luncheon attendees.

Sandel Center hosts Black History celebration

Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church joined Sandel Center seniors for a celebration of Black History month on Feb. 16. more

3/2/11

Vern L. Jinks, RVC/Lakeview EOC program director, was the emcee of the Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 17 at the library.

Rockville Centre celebrates past and present

To commemorate Black History Month, the Rockville Centre/Lakeview Economic Opportunity Council — along with the Rockville Centre Youth Council, Senior Youth Council and Headstart Program — hosted … more

Tom Steinert | 2/23/11

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

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, second from right, was joined by Rockville Centre Mayor Mary Bossart, right, Senior Services Director Dr. Cyd Charrow, far let and Sandel Senior Center President Harold Buck at the Women's History Luncheon on March 10.

Shattering the glass ceiling — Kate Murray tells her story

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray — the first woman elected to lead the largest township in the country — was the guest of honor at the Women’s History Month Luncheon hosted by the Sandel Senior Center on March 10. more

Judy Rattner | 3/17/10

Supply drive for our troops

South Side High School's Military History Club kicked off its March Madness supply drive for American troops serving in Afghanistan with a bake sale in the school's lobby on March 5. The 20-member … more

3/10/10

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

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