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Former Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino outside of court after pleading guilty to one count of federal tax evasion on Wednesday.

Ambrosino pleads guilty to tax evasion, resigns

Edward Ambrosino, a Republican from Valley Stream, who had served as a Hempstead Town councilman since 2003, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of federal tax evasion and resigned from his seat … more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 4/3/19

The beloved Cat in the Hat brings his tricks to the Madison Theatre on March 31.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The musical comedy about an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the relatives in … more

3/29/19

Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields

Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more

By Sufyan Hameed | 3/15/19

The Cat in the Hat comes to life in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of the classic Dr. Seuss tale March 16-17.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The musical comedy about an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the relatives in … more

3/15/19

Dr. Isma Chaudhry, chairwoman of the Islamic Center of Long Island spoke to a crowd of roughly 100 on March 5 to condemn a recent instance of Islamophobia in West Virginia.

Long Island Muslim community condemns rising Islamophobia

Members of the Long Island Muslim community’s leadership, including from Valley Stream and Elmont, gathered with lawmakers at the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury on March 5 to express … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/14/19

The beloved musical returns in a concert version at the Madison Theatre on March 9 and 10.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Celtic TenorsThe classical crossover trio in concert, Thursday, March 7, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or … more

3/7/19

Segregation is alive and well in Nassau County

Nassau County has a race problem, which is costing the county’s economy tens of billions per year, according to a report issued by Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman on Feb. 12. The … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/28/19

The Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra visits Tilles Center on Feb. 16.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Amy HelmThe singer-songwriter in concert, Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413- 3535 or … more

2/14/19

Jeffrey Biegel joins the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for their performance at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 9.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, … more

2/8/19

The N1 will have an additional 6:45 a.m. bus that begins at Hempstead Turnpike and Elmont Road and heads south to the Long Island Rail Road station in Gibson.

Despite troubled service, commuters rejoice at return of N1 early bus

The morning commute for Elmont and Valley Stream residents used to be simple. More than a decade ago, they could hop aboard the northbound N1 bus and ride to the Jamaica subway station, or the … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/31/19