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Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "The Lion King Jr.," now through April, 28, featuring students in Plaza's Performing Arts Academy.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The musical comedy about an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the relatives in … more

4/25/19

Former New York Mets player Ed Kranepool, a member of 1969 championship team, spoke at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on March 31.

The real Mr. Met, Ed Kranepool, visits Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere

Three days after the major league baseball season began, Ed Kranepool, an original Mets player and native New Yorker, who was part of the 1969 World Series championship team, visited Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/11/19

The beloved Cat in the Hat brings his tricks to the Madison Theatre on March 31.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The musical comedy about an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the relatives in … more

3/29/19

Norwegian Air’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features the face of Woodmere native and civil rights activist Harvey Milk.

Woodmere native Harvey Milk has face on Norwegian Air plane

Harvey Milk, a human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. and was born in Woodmere, has had his face painted on the tailfin of Norwegian Air’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/28/19

The Cat in the Hat comes to life in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of the classic Dr. Seuss tale March 16-17.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder The musical comedy about an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the relatives in … more

3/15/19

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, left, was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dr. Denise Cohen’s pediatric dentistry office at 1049 Broadway in Woodmere on March 5.

Filling up the storefronts in Hewlett and Woodmere

The storefront landscape along Broadway in Hewlett and Woodmere has undergone a transformation recently. In less than two months, five new businesses have held grand opening ribbon-cuttings. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/14/19

The Tempo Group will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Standing, from left, were Greg Tanenbaum, the Fred Lamon Award winner, and Drs. Kenneth Skodnek and Michael Levine, the board vice president. Sitting, from left, were Cindy Wolff, Tempo’s executive director, and Cathy Levine, the board’s president and Dr. Levine’s wife.

Woodmere Tempo marks 50 years

For 50 years, the Tempo Group/Tempo Youth, in Woodmere, has been treating people with addiction issues from across Nassau County. The nonprofit counseling center now has an office in the Bellmore-Merrick School District, which opened in 1995, and one in Syosset, which opened in 2007. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/7/19

The popular Disney cover band is ready to rock on Disney-style on March 3.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 28-March 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, … more

2/28/19

Chazz Palminteri visits the area with his autobiographical one-man show "A Bronx Tale" on Feb. 24.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. … more

2/21/19

LWA Antics student columnist Lilli Albucker.

Becoming better and stronger helping in Puerto Rico

Thirteen Lawrence Woodmere Academy students traveled to San Juan in order to help the Hurricane Maria-devastated island from Feb. 13 to 18. Through two reforestation projects and a beach cleanup, the LWA students helped transform a humble community in Puerto Rico. It was an absolute honor to be one of these students. more

By Lilli Albucker | 2/21/19