Since elementary school, lifelong New Hyde Park resident Linda Opyr, 58, has been devoted to poetry, and that dedication recently paid off. On June 12, Opyr was named poet laureate of Nassau …
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By James Fitz Gerald
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7/13/11
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While supernatural creatures like vampires and werewolves have risen in popularity in the media in recent years, two native North Bellmorities have been hard at work trying to popularize another mythical being –– the genie.
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By David Weingrad
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7/1/11
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"Boy Meets World” was a great show.
Seriously, I looked forward to it every week. ABC’s T.G.I.F. lineup on Friday nights was awesome.
“Boy Meets World” was my favorite of those Friday night shows. One character in particular was special to me — and to most people in my age group — and that was Mr. Feeny.
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By Mitchell Hart Cooper
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3/29/11
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W.T. Clarke, Malverne, Oceanside and Baldwin High Schools are scheduled to once again compete in the Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) …
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3/24/11
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Ten years ago, Robbie Rosen sat in front of his television and watched the first season of “American Idol” in his Merrick home. He was only 7 years old, but even then he knew he had it what it takes to one day perform on the show.
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By David Weingrad
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3/11/11
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On April 19, 1969, members of Cornell University’s Afro-American Society occupied Willard Straight Hall on the Ithaca campus to protest a litany of perceived racial injustices after a cross was burned outside Wari House, a cooperative for African-American female students. During the occupation, AAS members smuggled in rifles and bandoliers of ammunition.
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By Scott Brinton
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3/2/11
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When Merrick’s Robbie Rosen performed live Tuesday night with the top 12 males on “American Idol,” he was living his dream in front of more than 25 million viewers.
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By David Weingrad
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3/1/11
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Merrick’s Robbie Rosen, a 16-year-old Calhoun High School junior, made his third appearance on “American Idol” on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
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By David Weingrad
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2/17/11
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Merrick’s Robbie Rosen, a junior at Calhoun High School, made his second appearance on the hit television show "American Idol" on Thursday night, this time in Hollywood.
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By David Weingrad
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2/11/11
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After a week of challenging midterm exams, members of Baldwin’s undefeated boys basketball team will be put to the test in back-to-back games beginning Friday night with a visit from Conference …
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by Tony Bellissimo
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1/26/11
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