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Groups of kayakers made their way across the bay to Hewlett Point Beach

On a beautiful, warm, sunny morning, dozens of kayakers and paddle boarders took a short trip from Bay County Park to Hewlett Point Beach and back last Saturday for the inaugural launch of the South … more

By Courtney McGee | 6/8/16

Florence Stadtlander, on bassoon, is among the featured soloists in Saturday's all-Vivaldi program.

'Vivaldi Extravganza' with the South Shore Symphony

The popular orchestra, under the baton of Conductor and Music Director Scott Jackson Wiley, steps into spring with an all-Vivaldi concert. more

3/30/16

Revitalizing what was once great

The Dover Group has been operating in the food, beverage and hospitality industry for more than 40 years. Under the leadership of its president, Butch Yamali . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 3/18/16

We can’t continue to neglect our downtowns

I was a kid in the old days, when the hub of Long Beach was downtown, Park Avenue. We called the area Town, and we never had to leave it. Everything was there, from pizza for 25 cents a slice to record shops . . . more

3/18/16

Hundreds of attendees had a blast at Coloki’s 2015 fundraiser at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh.

Freeport Work Hiring Center to host fundraiser

Coloki Inc., a nonprofit group set up by Merokean Liz O’Shaughnessy to run the Freeport Work Hiring Trailer that aids impoverished day laborers, will host a benefit fundraiser at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Sunday, April 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/11/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Venditto reflects on first year

Although he spends a good part of his time in Albany, State Sen. Michael Venditto said he hasn’t forgotten about importance of face-to-face interaction with his constituents, who live in Baldwin, West Babylon, and everywhere in between. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Mo Willem’s popular storybook characters move from the page to the stage in a heartwarming musical adaptation.

Scenes of childhood

The beloved picture book is turned into a charming family musical. more

12/2/15