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Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10

Booker T. Gibson, a nearly lifelong Merrick resident, was the first African-American teacher at South Junior-Senior High School in Valley Stream. He was joined by his wife of 39 years, Frances, also a music teacher, at their North Merrick home.

Breaking racial barriers at every turn

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But, man, could Gibson play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

Scott Brinton | 11/30/10

Waldorf sophomore Johannes Adams, left, and freshman Sam Resnick both residents of Rockville Centre, with the 2010 IPPSAL Boys Soccer Division 1 Trophy.

Two from Rockville Centre play for Waldorf in state quarterfinals

After a season of dramatic victories and record-setting attendance, the Boys Varsity soccer team from the Waldorf School of Garden City saw their season come to an end on Nov. 5 in Tarrytown , N.Y. with a 1-0 loss to the # 1-seed Hackley. The teams were playing in the quarterfinals of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) boys soccer tournament. more

11/24/10

John Daddino plows into the end zone for Carey's lone touchdown.

Carey denied by Garden City

Defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City squashed Carey's hopes of its first title since 1978. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/10

Sweet dreams: One of the bedrooms at Orchard Hill, on display through Dec. 12.

Home for the Holidays

The holiday season is always a festive time of year at Old Westbury Gardens. This season, as a holiday treat of sorts for visitors, Orchard Hill, the former home of Old Westbury Gardens founder, Peggie Phipps Boegner, has been transformed into a designer showhouse. more

11/18/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more

11/10/10

Comedy at the Irish Society meeting

A one-act comedy set in Ireland will be dramatized at the Irish Cultural Society meeting on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City … more

11/5/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more

11/3/10

Dare to explore some Halloween frights and fun this weekend

Join in the Halloween spirit with the many events happening this weekend. more

10/28/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/27/10