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The role of Dorothy was played by Jessica Buontempo.

Off to see the Wizard, and Annie, and Mary [Photo gallery]

Students at Willow Road School performed scenes from a trio of popular plays in the March 25 production of “Broadway Comes to Willow.” more

4/7/10

Eric Colberg, Long Beach, and Joanna Parrino, Malverne, in "Don't Marry Me'

'On Broadway' — on Long Island [Photo gallery]

The Island Park Theatre Group, in conjunction with the Island Park Union Free School Recreation Department, presented “On Broadway - A Musical Revue” last weekend. A cast of 70 locals actors, dancers and singers entertained the audience at the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park - and the IPTG broke records with its ticket sales. more

Mary Malloy | 3/25/10

Marie DeVito bid a few times throughout the night at the auction.

Bidders give Valley Stream school a boost [Photo gallery]

Going once.... going twice... sold. That was heard often at the Valley Stream Christian Academy’s annual auction last Friday night. Proceeds were raised for the school, which is part of the Bethlehem Assembly of God on Fairview Avenue. more

3/17/10

On Broadway - A Musical Revue [Video]

Watch the cast in rehearsals for "On Broadaway - A Musical Revue" featuring local talent of all ages from all communities. Experience Broadway-style singing and dancing at a fraction of the cost -- and ten times the fun! Performances will be Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3 p.m. ($10 disount tickets for seniors.) Fri., Mar. 19 and Sat., Mar. 20, 8 p.m.; and an encore matinee on Sun., Mar. 21, 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Orens School Middle School, 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558. For tickets and more information, call (516) 431-3320. more

Mary Malloy | 3/13/10

Taha Asir, Tamia Cummings and Hailey Fletcher march in the 100th day parade at the Robert W. Carbonaro School on Feb. 24.

They're 100 days smarter! [Photo gallery]

The Robert W. Carbonaro School celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 24. more

3/3/10

South Shore begins digging out [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

Blasted by the snow, again [Photo gallery]

Yet another storm has reminded us that northeast winters can be brutal. This latest blast began Thursday afternoon in Nassau as rain, then heavy rain, and then as temperatures fell, morphed into snowflakes. Inch-by-stormy-inch, the snow piled up overnight to near a foot or so in western Nassau to somewhat less in mid- and eastern parts of the county. more

2/26/10

A holiday tale at Carbonaro [Photo gallery]

The Robert W. Carbonaro School presented its holiday program on Monday morning. more

12/9/09

Dever First-graders demonstrated an exercise program they do in class every day called Activity Works. It is part of a health and fitness program through North Shore-LIJ and was piloted last year at Howell Road.

Be fit and be friendly [Photo gallery]

The James A. Dever School hosted the District 13 Board of Education meeting on Nov. 24. Principal Darren Gruen gave a presentation on the district's health, wellness and character education programs. more

12/9/09

Sixth-grader Thomas Elbert walks past the school in his hot dog costume.

No wonder the neighbors were frightened [Photo gallery]

Willow Road School held its annual Wonderwalk on Oct. 30. Students, teachers, staff and parents walked through the neighborhood in their Halloween costumes. more

11/4/09