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What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Ansel Adams: Sight and FeelingAn exhibition of Adams’ photographs that demonstrates how his intuitive and emotional response to the landscape resulted in powerful and … more

11/16/16

Inaugural Waterfront Art Walk a success

In an effort to raise awareness about the many talented students and local artists in town, the East Rockaway Cultural Arts Council hosted the inaugural Waterfront Art Walk on Dock Street on Oct. … more

By Mike Smollins | 11/2/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

9/21/16

The week ahead Sept. 8-14

Health & Wellness Fair The 2nd annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place on Sat., Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.-3p.m. at the New Horizon Counseling Center on 50 W Hawthorne Ave. in Valley Stream. … more

9/7/16

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and … more

8/24/16

A shamrock grows in Brooklyn

Brooklyn was a good fit for Irish immigrants to America, home ownership being one of the benefits which Irish immigrants could afford in the Borough of Churches. Irish home ownership in Brooklyn will … more

3/1/16

Richie Montgomery took over Long Island Tattoo from Peter Poulos in 1975. He has since renamed the business and moved it east on Hempstead Turnpike twice — once in 1986 and then in 1997, to 1548 Hempstead Turnpike, where he has been ever since

An Elmont mainstay that shaped a scene

New York City will celebrate an odd anniversary on Feb. 25. The date will mark 19 years since the City Council passed a law legalizing commercial tattooing. For the previous 36 years, the … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/24/16

Two-year-old Lily Chacko showed off her traditional shalwar kameez at Mepham High School’s Night of Middle Eastern and South Asian Culture.

Mepham explores Middle Eastern and South Asian culture

The auditorium at Mepham High School in North Bellmore closely resembled a scene from an Indian film as four young dancers took the stage to perform a modern take on a classic form of Bollywood dance. Embellishing their ornate dresses were golden sequins, forming patterns across their bright pink tops. more

By Stephany Reyes | 2/17/16

Students in Candice Kaplan's class showed off cultural artifacts they brought in to share with classmates.

A cultural celebration at Manor

Seaford Manor Elementary School students celebrated their similarities and differences during International Week, which ran from Jan. 19-22. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/27/16

Lecture to examine Irish assimilation

The Irish Cultural Society will host a free lecture by Dr. Meredith Linn, a historical archeologist, on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. She will discuss the cultural assimilation of Irish immigrants in New York City. more

11/25/15