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Heather Leibowitz, right, was recently named director of Environment New York, a statewide nonprofit organization. Above, Leibowitz with her mother, Judy, at her graduation from Pace Law School.

Kennedy graduate is a 'natural' do-gooder

At 15, Merrick native Heather Leibowitz lit out for Ute Mountain in Colorado. She went to study Hopi Indian culture and to dig for relics in a pit at the foot of the mountain, which is surrounded by an expanse of dusty, brush-covered plains. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/29/14

Eddie and the Starlites bring their classic doo wop harmonies to the Elmont Library theater on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/29/14

Linda Hanson, of Woodmere, and Ed Murray star in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "The Gin Game," at The Show Place at Bellmore Movies in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/22/14

Cinderella finds her prince when Plaza Theatrical Productions stages the beloved tale at The Show Place in Bellmore on Saturday,

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/15/14

Tigger, Piglet and Rabbit try to find Eeyore a birthday present in BroadHollow Theatre's staging of "Winnie the Pooh" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more...AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills and … more

1/8/14

Elegant "snowflakes" appear in New York Dance Theatre's "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Dec. 20-22.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperA continuing examination of the “Aftermodernism” aesthetic, which focuses on the use of strong color and figurative works, currently … more

12/18/13

Maestro David Stewart Wiley and the Long Island Philharmonic bid a fond farewell to 2013 at their annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The orchestra, along with guest vocalists, hit all the right notes at the gala concert at Tilles Center.

A tuneful New Year's Eve

Get those party hats ready to ring in 2014. There are many options close by for some New Year’s Eve revelry. more

By Karen Bloom | 12/18/13

The charming musical "Jack Frost" is being staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

12/11/13

BroadHollow Theatre's staging of Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" ends its run in Elmont on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

12/4/13

Annie arrives on stage in Elmont, in "Annie, Jr.," BroadHollow Theatre's shortened version of the beloved musical.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/27/13