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Snow affected power for 822 residents Thursday night. That number had dropped to 24 by mid-Friday morning.

Less than three days into operations, PSEG Long Island faced its first major challenge of the new year in a blizzard that blanketed Long island with 7 inches to as much as a foot of snow. more

By John Maher | 1/3/14

Streets were plowed this morning, but heavy winds blew snow back onto the pavement, making driving conditions treacherous across Nassau County. Above, Riverside Avenue in south Merrick.

County Executive Ed Mangano still urges 'extreme caution' before heading out

Though temperatures plunged to bitter lows and much of the area was blanketed in 6 to 10 inches of snow last night and this morning, forcing widespread closings and making travel a gamble, there were no reports of storm-related losses of life and a relatively low number of power outages and calls to helplines, according to County Executive Ed Mangano this morning. more

By Brian Racow | 1/3/14

Kevin Conway, 24, finished shoveling the walk of his Lakeview Avenue home in Rockville Centre.

Snow storm gone, but cold temps remain

The National Weather Service has canceled the blizzard warning for Nassau County, and only a special weather statement remains for the area as of Friday afternoon. As of 10:55 a.m., the most … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/3/14

Vocalist Naomi Zeitlin performs a tribute to Carole King and James Taylor at Elmont Memorial Library on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

1/2/14

PSEG prepares for storm

Less than two days into operations, PSEG Long Island will face its first great challenge of the new year: a blizzard estimated to blanket the island in up to ten inches of snow.Nearly 2,200 PSEG LI … more

By John Maher | 1/2/14

Elegant "snowflakes" appear in New York Dance Theatre's "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Dec. 20-22.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperA continuing examination of the “Aftermodernism” aesthetic, which focuses on the use of strong color and figurative works, currently … more

12/18/13

Nassau police commissioner resigns

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale resigned from his position on the morning of Dec. 12 in the wake of an investigation by District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office regarding a … more

By John Maher | 12/12/13

The charming musical "Jack Frost" is being staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions in Bellmore on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

12/11/13

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

Mandela mourned across L.I.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

Mangano needs to tackle 2014's challenges head-on

Although Election Day has passed and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano retained his position, defeating Tom Suozzi by 18 percentage points, he will face several challenges in 2014, and he must tackle them head-on. more

12/5/13