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In 2007, when the Giants first beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl, Oceanside resident Jill Katz was so excited that she wet herself. This year, she did not need a change of pants. She did, … more

Alex Costello | 2/15/12

Malverne woman helps raise $50k at cancer walk

Malverne resident Ellen Corcoran (sixth from right) participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 16. She was one of the team leaders for Ophthalmic Consultants of Long … more

11/16/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law earlier this week banning smoking from LIRR platforms.

Smoking banned from LIRR platforms

Smoking is now officially prohibited on Long Island Rail Road platforms. Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Monday that forbids commuters from smoking on … more

Lee Landor | 8/17/11

5K Run/Walk to end hunger

Put on your running or walking shoes and head out to Wantagh Park for the 8 a.m. registration before the 9 a.m. “Ellen Gordon CPAs 4(a): Cause” walk and run on Saturday, June 18. Proceeds from the run/walk will benefit Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. more

6/9/11

5K Run/Walk to end hunger

Put on your running or walking shoes and head out to Wantagh Park for the 8 a.m. registration before the 9 a.m. “Ellen Gordon CPAs 4(a): Cause” walk and run on Saturday, June 18. Proceeds from … more

5/19/11

Ellen Copeman of Lynbrook Runner’s Stop demonstrated the difference between training shoes and spikes Malverne high and middle school track team members.

Track teams learn that footwear is key to safety

In what has become an annual tradition, Ellen Copeman, owner of Lynbrook Runner’s Stop, visited Malverne High School to demonstrate the ins and outs of good track shoes to students on the high … more

4/20/11

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

Sisterhood of the traveling packs

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

A bill banning smoking on LIRR and Metro-North platforms has gained support from local legislators and organizations

Bill to ban smoking on LIRR platforms gains support

Several Long Island legislators have hopped aboard the no-smoking train, supporting legislation that would ban smoking on all outdoor Long Island Rail Road platforms. Assembly members Harvey … more

By Lee Landor | 2/2/11

Merokean Richard Gilley, at lectern, a former Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, offered the invocation to opening the evening's festivities. At front, center, was the current Man of the Year, Calhoun High School custodian Lenny Heide.

Merrick chamber honors its own, local volunteers

Members of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebrated in style at Chateau Briand in Carle Place on Thursday night as the business group installed its new president and Board of Directors, as well as honored its Man and Woman of the Year. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/28/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/27/10