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Parents are concerned that their children won’t be able to participate in the Nassau Municipal Swim Conference this summer at outdoor facilities like the Wantagh Park Pool.

Petition calls for swim meets to resume this summer

More than 1,500 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Nassau County and the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead to host swim meets this summer at their outdoor pools. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/14/21

South Merrick Civic Association President Joe Baker, at podium, joined Hempstead town officials at the groundbreaking for the Wynsum Avenue Playground.

Coming together for a south Merrick playground

For years, south Merrick residents have been working to build community support for a new playground in their neighborhood, hoping to have their children swinging and climbing on new swing sets and monkey bars. By the end of this year, that dream will be a reality. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/30/18

As the author said, let the great world spin

Sixteen years and counting. This year’s Sept. 11 remembrances stopped us, held us fast and then let us go. The deep tolling of the bells, the mournful strains of taps . . . more

9/22/17

The Long Island Crisis Center is set to host its 9th annual suicide awareness walk on the Long Beach boardwalk this weekend.

Suicide prevention walk set for Sunday

The Long Island Crisis Center, an agency at the forefront of suicide prevention among young people, will hold its 9th annual suicide awareness walk on the Long Beach boardwalk on Sept. 17. … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/14/17

Former Oceansider Scott Harris, right, pictured a few years ago, has written songs with teenage musician Shawn Mendes, including “Life of the Party” and “Treat You Better.”

Oceanside songwriter wins Grammy Award

The name Scott Harris may not ring a bell to even the most dedicated pop radio listeners. But anyone who has ever belted out a Shawn Mendes chorus while cruising down the highway, or cranked up the Chainsmokers’ Grammy-Award-winning “Don’t Let Me Down” to liven up a social gathering is familiar with Harris’s work. more

By Ben Strack | 2/21/17

South Merrick park moves closer to reality

After a fundraising night at the Bellmore Governor’s Brokerage Comedy Club recently, the Let’s Play 11566 committee is one step closer to fulfilling a dream to create a playground on an empty lot on Wynsum Avenue in south Merrick. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/28/16

Jessie Farrell/Herald The third annual Electric Light Parade steps off on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. on West Beech Street, from Ohio to New York avenues.

Lighting up the West End

The third annual West End Electric Light Parade kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. With the weather looking favorable, all are invited to attend the festivities, which will include … more

By James Lynch | 12/2/15

Shane Pallotta, a Mets fan since the late 1970s, said that his favorite Mets moment was watching his daughter, Alyssa, sing “God Bless America” at Citi Field, which she has done three times.

East Meadow has Mets fever

New York Mets baseball in late October. It’s something that fans of the team haven’t experienced in nearly a decade, and it was the reason why people of all ages could be seen sporting Mets apparel around town this week in support of the boys in blue and orange as they prepared to take on the Kansas City Royals in the World Series, which began on Tuesday. more

By David Weingrad | 10/28/15

Courtesy Long Beach International Film Festival John Matton and Linnea Larsdotter accepted the award for Best Narrative Feature for their film “Till We Meet Again” at the Long Beach International Film Festival last weekend.

Cannes? Sundance? Nope, Long Beach

For four days last week, the Long Beach International Film Festival brought Hollywood style and filmmakers from around the world to Long Island for the event’s biggest incarnation to date. … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/1/15

3-year-old Bridget ran across a spacious drawbridge at the park.

Making all kids feel included

What seems like an ordinary playground, located in Eisenhower Park’s Field 4, filled with slides, swings and seesaws is anything but. The Let All The Children Play park and playground was designed to accommodate disabled children by creating an accessible play atmosphere with inclusive recreational programs. more

Gabriella Vukelic | 7/29/15

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