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N. Jay Jaffee’s Long Island Sound from Caumsett (1990) — a gift of Paula W. Hackeling — is an example of landscape photography that follows a formula used in early 17th century paintings.

Since the invention of the camera, photographers have been enthralled by interpreting the natural world. We (viewers), in turn, are captivated by what their cameras reveal. As we spring forward, we’re all eager to enjoy the landscape as it emerges from its winter “hibernation.” It’s the subject of Heckscher Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Viewfinders: Photographers Frame Nature,” on display through April 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/15/23

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

Artist Hulbert Waldroup painted a double-sided portrait of Pyyrhus Concer, a Black whaler from Sag Harbor who was one of the first Americans to set foot in Japan, for the exhibit.

Whaling Museum hosts new exhibit on Black whalers

The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor has opened its newest exhibit on the role and history of African Americans in the whaling industry. Titled “From Sea to Shining … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/24/23

Flappers wore shorter and more loose-fitting clothing than previous generations, making it easier to move around, play sports and defy convention.

‘Sea Cliff’s Fabulous Flappers’ highlights women of the 1920s

The Sea Cliff Village Museum’s latest exhibit, “Sea Cliff’s Fabulous Flappers,” offers visitors an opportunity to visit the 1920s, in particular the flapper era, which has … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/23/23

An enthusiastic audience enjoyed an afternoon of Negro spirituals courtesy of June E. Townes & Gospera last Saturday at Raynham Hall Museum. The a capella performance was a celebration of Black History Month.

Gospera sings its way through history at Raynham

Raynham Hall was filled with music on Saturday as the singing group June E. Townes & Gospera gave an a capella Black History Month concert consisting of Negro spirituals, hymns and folk songs. The … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/17/23

British royals lend their majesty to the space program

It takes lots of elbow grease to wipe away all the hype, scandal and five-alarm headlines about Britain’s royal family, and finally hit the spots that shine. more

By James Bernstein | 12/22/22

A hair salon on Main Street was once a post office, telephone switchboard, library and Western Union office during the 19th century, Baylee Browning-Atkinson said during a holiday tour given by the Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor.

A holiday walk down memory lane

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor had something special in store for visitors this holiday season. For the first time, it hosted the Holiday Walking Tour, an hour-long … more

By Laura Lane | 12/16/22

Taking a holiday walk down memory lane

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor had something special in store for visitors this holiday season. For the first time, it hosted the Holiday Walking Tour; an hour-long … more

By Laura Lane | 12/15/22

The Nassau Community College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.

Clavin, Khzouz, Smith, Richner honored at gala

It was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is. more

By Andre Silva | 12/7/22

Atlantic Beach resident Callie Serralta fed the animals of the petting zoo at the Rock Hall Country Fair with her mother, Jennifer Serralta.

Blending the past and present at country fair

History oozes from the 18th century Rock Hall land that is now a Town of Hempstead museum and the past and present mix constantly on the 3 acres in Lawrence, especially at the two-day Rock Hall Country Fair that took place last month. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/3/22