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Norm Lewis brings his theatrical pizazz to his solo concert.

An evening with Norm Lewis

The dynamic actor steps away from his star turn off-Broadway to appear on the concert stage more

4/28/17

A garden grows in Merrick

In my backyard, in the shadow of my creaky wooden deck, a holly bush grows. A little over four years ago, I thought it dead. more

3/30/17

‘If you smell something, say something’

Wantagh and Seaford residents — some of whom have raised concerns about foul odors wafting from the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant onto local streets — will soon be able to track the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/29/16

We all have a role to play in keeping our water clean

Clean drinking water, a swim in the bay, catching fish to eat and going to the beach are things we easily take for granted as Long Islanders. more

9/22/16

Let’s hope county’s plan isn’t just a pipe dream

“The long-term sustainability of Reynolds Channel and our surrounding bays is a pressing environmental concern . . ." more

6/1/16

Abigale Campo, 5, worked on her terrarium at the Wantagh Public Library.

Planting seeds of interest in gardening

The Paumanacke Garden Club held its annual event at the Wantagh Public Library on April 16 to teach children the importance of planting. “Little Plants for Little People” was planned for children in kindergarten and first grade, where they worked together with Garden Club members to help them create their own terrarium — made with a fish-bowl container, soil, brightly colored sand and white pebbles. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/26/16

Think global, and local, on Earth Day

On April 22, we will celebrate the 46th annual Earth Day, when, ideally, we should commit to improving the state of our great Mother Ship. Despite our best efforts to discover a second planet where we might lay down roots . . . more

4/21/16

Courtesy Planting Fields Arboretum Smokey Bear greets spring with visitors to Oyster Bay’s Planting Fields Arboretum at this weekend’s annual Arbor Day Festival.

Green is all around

Spring surrounds our senses now and with it, Earth Day arrives on Friday, at the start of the school break week for area families. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/20/16

So far, the sewage deal doesn’t stink

Anyone who has paid attention to Nassau County politics over the past few years knows that elected officials have tried just about everything to save money and raise revenue. From the closing of police precincts . . . more

4/13/16

The new odor-detection system at Cedar Creek Park shows odor data on the computer.

A NOSE for foul air at Cedar Creek

In an effort to stem foul odors coming from the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, Suez Water has unveiled a new electronic system to detect and manage them. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/6/16

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