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More than 500 people, mainly families with young children, took part in the 2015 Spring Eggstravaganza on April 4 at Fraser Park in North Merrick.

In a yearly rite of spring, hundreds of local children hunted for eggs and collected candy at the Eggstravaganza on April 4 at Fraser Park in North Merrick. more

4/8/15

Play classic games from TV's long running and popular game show, when the interactive staqe version arrives at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... The George W. Bush Presidency: Points of PerspectiveAn original exhibition focusing on seven points of impact to the nation that required responses and decisions from the … more

4/8/15

Children made a run for the eggs that were strewn around the grass.

Egg hunts get kids running

Local kids participated in several Easter egg hunts in Valley Street last week, the April 4 event at Arthur J. Hendrickson Park being the largest, with dozens of hunters rushing the lawn for hundreds … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 4/8/15

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions on April 11.

Shelter offering free adoptions this Saturday

A new adoption season will kick off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on Saturday, April 11 as the shelter hosts “Spring Fling: Spring Ahead to a New 4-Legged Love.” From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all pet adoptions are free, and adopters will go home with a free photo with their new family member. more

4/8/15

Tyler Skennion, 4, cautiously approached the Easter Bunny looking for a sweet treat.

St. William’s thinks spring

Snow flurries didn’t chill the spirits of residents or vendors at the annual Spring Fair held on Saturday at St. William the Abbot School in Seaford. The fair included a variety of gifts and crafts such as quality Irish imports, glassware, handmade picture frames and holiday and spring specialty items. more

By Laura Schofer | 4/1/15

Lily Conaghan and Luka Sumberac, both 5, found what they were looking for at the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spring Fun Hunt on Sunday in the playground at Wantagh Park.

Wantagh thaws out with Spring Fun Hunt

After a winter of non-stop snowstorms and freezing temperatures, Wantagh celebrated the arrival of spring with an Easter egg hunt. The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce held the festivities along with support from local businesses and sponsors. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 4/1/15

Lou Christie is among the stars of the doo wop era appearing in the latest version of Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza, at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, on March 21.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... The George W. Bush Presidency: Points of PerspectiveAn original exhibition focusing on seven points of impact to the nation that required responses and decisions from the … more

3/18/15

Denise Dolan, Mary Fusco, Ellen Dorshuck and Trudy Brooks enjoyed the nice weather last week at the dog park.

Rising temperatures lift spirits

alley Stream residents took advantage of last week’s balmy weather at the village’s parks, as temperatures rose over 50 degrees for the first time in 2015. “We just joined the dog park … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/18/15

Jake Silverman, Kennedy High School’s goalkeeper for the past four years, tallied 30 shutouts during his high school career. According to county coaches, that’s the most in recent history –– and likely the most ever.

Kennedy goalkeeper scores with 30 shutouts

Cold Spring Harbor fired a scorching corner kick straight to the center of the 18-yard box –– and straight to the head of the squad’s best player, who was unmarked. “Our hearts sank,” remembered Anthony DeMartinis, the Kennedy soccer team’s assistant coach. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/10/14

Long Beach Cinemas could reopen by the spring once new seats are installed.

Long Beach Cinemas may reopen in spring

The Long Beach Cinemas, closed since Hurricane Sandy, is getting a makeover — at least inside — as the owners of the shuttered theater install new, roomier seats as well as new screens and make … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/12/14