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Editor earns 1st, 2nd in Press Club contest

Scott Brinton, senior editor of the Merrick and Bellmore Heralds, and an adjunct journalism professor at Hofstra University, took home a first place for Editorial Writing and a second place for Business News in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards competition. more

6/11/10

The group One Praise performed at the eighth annual Gospel Explosion at City Hall last Saturday. The event featured soul food, art and music for more than 400 people who attended, and was sponsored by the Evangel Revival Community Church on National Boulevard.

Gospel explodes outside City Hall

Kennedy Plaza was full of soul, in the food, art and music that was offered there last Saturday. More than 400 people, including participants from five Long Beach churches, attended the eighth … more

NICOLE PELLETIERE | 6/10/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/9/10

Lifeguards rescue swimmers on Memorial Day

Two youths had to be rescued from the ocean off of Long Beach on Memorial Day. According to the Long Beach Police Department, a 14-year-old was yelling for help while in the water by the jetties on … more

6/3/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/2/10

Your own personal gardening coach!

As a busy New York City wife, mother and attorney, Stephanie Bhonslay was searching for ways to spend quality time with her family. Gardening came to mind. Her concept grew into an idea for a business: providing personal coaching in the joy and know-how of gardening. more

Teri-Ann Loeser | 5/14/10

Kristen Schwenk, a student at The Harriet Eisman Community School, played acoustic guitar at the talent show on April 29.

Jammin’ with Jamkestra

Jamkestra, a large improvisational ensemble, made its debut before a packed house during the annual Talent Show of the Harriet Eisman Community School at the Long Beach Library on April 29. … more

5/13/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Fernando BoteroThis major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify … more

5/12/10

A casino deserves serious consideration

Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is facing a $286 million deficit, the largest in its history. more

Al D'Amato | 5/6/10

County exec betting on Nassau’s future?

After some seven years of studies, community meetings, press conferences and tens of millions of dollars spent on planning and consultants, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains an aging concrete behemoth surrounded by 77 acres of cracking asphalt. It is a glaring eyesore in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties. more

5/6/10