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Fireworks lit up the nighttime sky over Firemen's Field on July 4.

Valley Streamers ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ over fireworks

Fireworks lit up the sky over Firemen’s Field in Valley Stream on July 4, with more than 2,500 on hand to gaze at the pyrotechnics display. more

Andrew Hackmack | 7/7/10

From Fireworks to old-fashioned celebrations: See Eisenhower Park’s dazzling fireworks display, Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include the patriotic festivities at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Fourth of July weekend fireworks and fun

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, so get ready to have some July 4th fun! There are plenty of ways and places to share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

Karen Bloom | 6/30/10

In harmony: Members from acappella groups who performed to a packed house at the Bellmore Theatre on June 11 gathered for a photo. Some of the entertainers will return for next week’s tribute show.

Doo Wop in Bellmore

Norman Wasserman, president and co-founder of Friend Entertainment, Ltd. has hosted the Doo Wop shows that he produces for the last 23 years. more

Mary Malloy | 6/16/10

North Shore Animal League hosts humanitarian awards

North Shore Animal League America -- the world's largest no-kill shelter -- held its annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on June 9 at the Garden City Hotel. more

Mary Malloy | 6/9/10

Lynbrook to host Vietnam Moving Wall

Lynbrook officials are bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall — the half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Monument in Washington, D.C.— to the village in June. So far, officials have raised $6,000 — which leaves them $19,000 still to go. "We need to help the vets and show our respect for all their dedication and patriotism," said Lynbrook Trustee Alan Beach, who, along with the Western Long Island Detachment Marine Corps League, is spearheading the effort to bring the Moving Wall to Lynbrook. more

Anthony Bottan | 5/21/10

Lynbrook resident Mary Gallagher, center, received the Hope & Courage award at the Got Heart, Give Hope Gala in Washington, D.C. on April 22. She is pictured here with, from left, son James, 26, daughter Jesse, 21, award presenter, actor Gary Sinise, and her 16-year-old daughter, Erin, with whom she is featured on the Sesame Street DVD “When Families Grieve.”

A Lynbrook woman with ‘Hope & Courage’

Mary Gallagher, 45, of Lynbrook, whose husband GySgt. James Gallagher, USMC, lost his life to suicide on May 23 2006 — just eight months after returning home from combat tour — received a Hope & Courage award for her role as a spokesperson and program coordinator for families of the fallen. more

Mary Malloy | 5/7/10

'Gathering Time' appears at Temple Am Echad

In a creative twist on the Friday night Shabbat Service, the folk-rock harmony trio “Gathering Time” will perform songs of the spirit and social conscience made popular by iconic folk group Peter, Paul & Mary at Temple Am Echad (formerly Temple Emanu-El) of Lynbrook on Friday, April 30 at 7:15 p.m. more

Mary Malloy | 4/29/10

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

OMG! Bieber fever hits LBMS! Meeting teen hearthrob Justin Bieber was a dream come true for Long Beach Middle School students, from left, Brooke Lowenfels, Dana Vargas, Liz Lieber and Maria Quintero. The girls helped organize a contest-winning food drive, and the reward was a performance by Bieber at the school on April 9. Story, more photos, page 6.

OMG! Bieber fever hits Long Beach Middle School!

“If I had to choose one thing that I wanted in my life,” said teary-eyed eighth grader Jackie Gropper, “that would be it.” Gropper just had front row seats to an … more

Ariella Monti | 4/14/10