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A video tribute to East Rockaway's Mayor Ed Sieban

Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it. more

Mary Malloy | 7/8/10 | 2 comments

Sabrina Hyacintag, 17, added a little fire in the fantasy division last Monday.

Making the cut at Sewanhaka High School [Photo gallery]

Students at Sewanhaka High School’s cosmetology program put their best hair on display last week. more

Matthew Hampton | 5/19/10

Jovanni Rodriguez, 6, left and Declan O'Grady, 6, donned their uniforms for the first time on Saturday.

Franklin Square Little League makes its triumphant return [Photo gallery]

Franklin Square’s little league season officially kicked off on Saturday, April 17 with a parade through town and some slightly chilly, but still enjoyable, marching. more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

The role of Dorothy was played by Jessica Buontempo.

Off to see the Wizard, and Annie, and Mary [Photo gallery]

Students at Willow Road School performed scenes from a trio of popular plays in the March 25 production of “Broadway Comes to Willow.” more

4/7/10

Eric Colberg, Long Beach, and Joanna Parrino, Malverne, in "Don't Marry Me'

'On Broadway' — on Long Island [Photo gallery]

The Island Park Theatre Group, in conjunction with the Island Park Union Free School Recreation Department, presented “On Broadway - A Musical Revue” last weekend. A cast of 70 locals actors, dancers and singers entertained the audience at the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park - and the IPTG broke records with its ticket sales. more

Mary Malloy | 3/25/10

South Shore begins digging out [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

Blasted by the snow, again [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

Held in honor of the late Lisa Zahler, the sale lasted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taking charity to the sidewalks [Photo gallery]

Tulip Avenue right outside Sewanhaka High School was the place to be last weekend, as dozens of parents, students and teachers gathered to hold a flea market for a good cause. more

by Matthew Hampton | 11/11/09

Sixth-grader Thomas Elbert walks past the school in his hot dog costume.

No wonder the neighbors were frightened [Photo gallery]

Willow Road School held its annual Wonderwalk on Oct. 30. Students, teachers, staff and parents walked through the neighborhood in their Halloween costumes. more

11/4/09

The North High School Spartan mascot heads through the neighborhood with the band en route to the school.

No rain on this parade [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream North celebrated Homecoming last Saturday with a 20-12 victory over Conference IV rival Locust Valley. more

10/22/09