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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "The Great War." more

Mary Malloy | 11/5/09

A garden is a wonderful place for kids to try caring for a living thing and being responsible for the success or failure of a growth cycle. And when failures happen, it’s a space for kids to learn how to deal with an undesired outcome, grow their resiliency, and try again.

How does your garden grow?

One of the best things you can grow in a garden is a life-long gardener. With summer upon us, the world outdoors beckons. Starting at home. Your personal landscape is a great place to enjoy being outside. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/14/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

Cruise Night holds a special appeal for car enthusiasts.

Oyster Bay welcomes back Cruise Night

Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/5/23

Civilians find the whole thing quite bizarre - Award-winning column

Well, here I go again. Life is just not busy enough for me, what with writing, reporting, editing, teenagers, curfews, mortgage and such — but I am honing my thespian chops now in “On … more

Mary Malloy | 3/17/10

Ripe for the picking

Welcome to the short-lived delights of the season: juicy, crisp apples, sweet cider, fairs. And, of course, some pumpkins along the way. Yes, that harvest time of year approaches, and with it, apple picking awaits, underway at Long Island’s ‘u-pick’ orchards. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/13/23

Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition.

Thankful for feasting and festivities: 'Tis the moment to be merry

The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of the festive season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby. more

By Karen Bloom | 11/15/23

Pretty in ink

I’ve got a pretty new ankle bracelet. It depicts my four children, with two blue hearts and two pink hearts representing two boys and two girls, and two smaller, dangling blue hearts for my … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/17/14

Gather 'round the grill: It's time for some sizzle

Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/16/23

A video interview with Santa Claus

Hi, Herald readers! Gather the kids around the computer to watch this heartwarming interview with Old St. Nick! more

By Mary Malloy | 12/11/10

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