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Charlie Thomas and the Drifters share an evening of music and memories with The Platters' Sonny Turner.
The beat goes on at the Madison Theatre
Feel the beat at the Madison Theatre when some chart-topping vocalists get together for a fast-paced evening of memorable hits. more
Gay history is American history
In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was a hole-in-the-wall gay bar, a plain, two-story structure operated by the Mafia. No one would have suspected . . . more
It’s the season for all things outdoors
June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s a recognition and celebration of all the things we can do outside. And here on the South Shore, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day out of doors, and have lots of fun doing it. more
Alice Ryan, left, is a founding member of the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Regina Mascia guided the construction of the present West Hempstead Public Library.
Two women played key roles in local history
The Malverne/West Hempstead Herald continues its coverage of women in our communities who have helped shape its history. This week: a look at the women who helped build the West Hempstead Public Library and the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps. more
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Have you noticed? Women are making history
It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more
From left: Dr. Velma Davis-Wheeler grew up in Jamaica and is now a doctor of physical therapy and a certified Pilates instructor with a private practice in West Hempstead. Marie Taylor was the first black woman in human resources management at the Nassau University Medical Center in the late ’90s, and went on to start a financial advisory practice in West Hempstead 16 years ago. Andrew Morris moved his store, Sam’s Caribbean Market, from Hempstead to West Hempstead four years ago.
A glimpse of local African-American entrepreneurship during Black History Month
According to 2012 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 12,370 businesses in Nassau County owned by African-Americans. They represent only 7.6 percent of the county’s 162,528 businesses, and only 5.7 percent of them employ people other than the owners. They rank third on the list of minority-owned business in the county, after those owned by Hispanics and Asians. more
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Women have helped shape journalism
In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more
The Platters are joined by Shirley Alston Reeves and The Dubs on Saturday.
Ready to rock at the Madison Theatre
Relive some magical rock 'n roll moments with the iconic performers who rose to fame with their chart-topping hits. more
OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure
In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more
First and foremost, he was a great teacher
The registration line for his Russian history course snaked down the hall and nearly out the building. more
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