In its first incarnation since the pandemic, the 24th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival is ready to delight loyal fans once again. The festival’s latest edition, on Saturday, Aug. 12, will bring together devotees for a full day of nostalgia and music, celebrating the talent of Al Jolson — the performer bestowed with the moniker “world’s greatest entertainer.”
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By Iris Wiener
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7/26/23
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For many people, the holiday season is the time of year to give back, to think about the gifts they’ve received and how to pay them forward. For others, such as Barbara Costello, giving is a …
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By Will Sheeline
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12/29/22
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As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only.
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By Scott Brinton and Bridget Downes
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5/26/20
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About 30 Franklin Square residents spent nearly three hours painting pictures for St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, Queens on Feb. 6, at the Kiwanis Club of Franklin …
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/13/20
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his summer, Sea Cliff’s Maddy DePietro volunteered at the Guardian Angel Family Crisis Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the community’s women and children with the …
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By Mike Conn
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9/12/19
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As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approached its end, the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education hosted a special Ladies Night event in Island Park to promote awareness and raise money to fight the deadly disease.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/1/18
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Certified antiques appraisers Eddie and Jean Costello are set to appraise items at the East Rockaway Public Library on Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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10/24/18
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Santa Claus came to town a little early when he visited with more than 200 students, staff members and parents at Grace Playschool in Lynbrook for its Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 9.
“It …
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By Melissa Koenig
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12/21/17
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The East Rockaway Public Library will host antique appraisers Eddie and Jean Costello on Oct. 14 at noon.
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10/11/17
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Dean and Adam Skelos have officially appealed their corruption sentences, and are now petitioning to remain out of prison until the appeals process is complete.
The father and son were sentenced …
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By Alex Costello
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7/20/16
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