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What you could do on your summer vacation

At the bottom of this column is a call for interns. The job is not for the faint of heart. It can be thankless, yet absolutely rewarding. Sound good? It may to you hardy souls who, despite yourselves, have a longing to write and report the news. more

by Mary Malloy | 1/6/11

A competitor prepares to toss the caber.

Everyone can be a Scot for the day at Long Island Scottish Festival

Old Westbury Gardens will fill its lush grounds with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the latest edition of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The annual spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 26, brings plenty of Scottish flair to the storied estate, presented by the Long Island Clan MacDuff. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/16/23

John Bartlett adoption event [Video]

Mary Malloy | 5/25/10

The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense that your individual style be reflected in its design.

Backyard pleasures

Home is a place of refuge. Now more so than ever, we’ve rediscovered the pleasures of our abodes to entertain, relax and otherwise “chill out.” more

By Karen Bloom | 8/30/23

Have you hugged a veteran today?

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "The Great War." more

Mary Malloy | 11/5/09

A garden is a wonderful place for kids to try caring for a living thing and being responsible for the success or failure of a growth cycle. And when failures happen, it’s a space for kids to learn how to deal with an undesired outcome, grow their resiliency, and try again.

How does your garden grow?

One of the best things you can grow in a garden is a life-long gardener. With summer upon us, the world outdoors beckons. Starting at home. Your personal landscape is a great place to enjoy being outside. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/14/23

HEre I am in my element — just hanging around with some clowns.

Let's clown around

People don’t take me seriously, and that’s OK sometimes. I know it’s my own fault. Even though I have a respectable job, drive an ordinary mom-mobile, and live in a … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/27/11

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

Cruise Night holds a special appeal for car enthusiasts.

Oyster Bay welcomes back Cruise Night

Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/5/23

Lynbrook gets crystal-ized: Long Beach native Billy Crystal hosted a free screening of his upcoming film “Parental Guidance” at the UA Lynbrook 6 movie theater on Monday night for more than 1,000 Long Beach residents who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Pictured with Crystal was Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman.

Billy Crystal visits Lynbrook

Six weeks after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their community, destroying homes, cars and nearly everything else in its path, Long Beach residents got a chance to laugh on Monday night thanks to … more

By Brian Croce | 12/12/12

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