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Lynbrook resident Mary Gallagher, center, received the Hope & Courage award at the Got Heart, Give Hope Gala in Washington, D.C. on April 22. She is pictured here with, from left, son James, 26, daughter Jesse, 21, award presenter, actor Gary Sinise, and her 16-year-old daughter, Erin, with whom she is featured on the Sesame Street DVD “When Families Grieve.”

Mary Gallagher, 45, of Lynbrook, whose husband GySgt. James Gallagher, USMC, lost his life to suicide on May 23 2006 — just eight months after returning home from combat tour — received a Hope & Courage award for her role as a spokesperson and program coordinator for families of the fallen. more

Mary Malloy | 5/7/10

'Gathering Time' appears at Temple Am Echad

In a creative twist on the Friday night Shabbat Service, the folk-rock harmony trio “Gathering Time” will perform songs of the spirit and social conscience made popular by iconic folk group Peter, Paul & Mary at Temple Am Echad (formerly Temple Emanu-El) of Lynbrook on Friday, April 30 at 7:15 p.m. more

Mary Malloy | 4/29/10

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

OMG! Bieber fever hits LBMS! Meeting teen hearthrob Justin Bieber was a dream come true for Long Beach Middle School students, from left, Brooke Lowenfels, Dana Vargas, Liz Lieber and Maria Quintero. The girls helped organize a contest-winning food drive, and the reward was a performance by Bieber at the school on April 9. Story, more photos, page 6.

OMG! Bieber fever hits Long Beach Middle School!

“If I had to choose one thing that I wanted in my life,” said teary-eyed eighth grader Jackie Gropper, “that would be it.” Gropper just had front row seats to an … more

Ariella Monti | 4/14/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Children’s Pleasures: American Celebrations of ChildhoodDepictions of American childhood pleasures and pastimes from the early 19th century to the present are on … more

4/14/10

Chita Rivera in My Broadway

Broadway legend Chita Rivera joins members of the Long Island Philharmonic, for a special evening of music, Saturday, May 1, at 8 p.m. more

4/14/10

JoAnne Borgella, right, spoke with East Meadow Girl Scouts after they were honored by Nassau County for their efforts in collecting items for children in Haiti.

Former ‘Idol’ Borgella visits E.M. Girl Scouts [Video]

Joanne Borgella, who competed on season seven of "American Idol" in 2008, stopped by in Mineola to congratulate East Meadow's Girl Scout Troop No. 1108 on April 1. The cadets … more

Mike Caputo | 4/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930-2010The exhibit examines the impressive architectural history of Long Island, especially on the North Shore. It underscores the … more

4/7/10

Singer Ronan Tynan to appear at St. Raymond's in East Rockaway

A benefit concert for St. Raymond School featuring beloved singer Ronan Tynan is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. more

3/24/10