Colleen Maidhof

The snow has finally melted (yay!), but what remains are a slew of chores that you must take care of immediately to prevent minor damage from turning into major repairs. Here are some indoor and...

Fly on a trapeze, learn to boogie, take a boat cruise, go zip lining, drive an exotic car or create a couple painting By Colleen Maidhof For parents who have little ones away at camp, summer can...

By Kimberly Dijkstra and Colleen Maidhof When we think of Memorial Day, we think of family barbecues, street fairs and heading down to the beach for the unofficial first day of summer. It’s easy to forget...

By Kimberly Dijkstra and Colleen Maidhof Many local towns are honoring fallen heroes by hosting Memorial Day Parades on Monday, May 25. The following is a roundup of many of the Memorial Day parades taking place...

These pets can be adopted at Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter, 150 Miller Place, in Syosset. For details, call 516-677-5784.            

What’s right for your child? This is the time when parents are pondering their children’s acceptance letters to local Catholic schools. Given that Long Island has excellent public school districts funded by taxpayers, the choice to...

Shorter days and cold weather offer the perfect setting for outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and exploring. The best part is they’re all available within driving distance. Winter pursuits such as cross country skiing...

Roslyn Heights’ medical spa, Truth + Beauty, is committed to making its clients feel and look beautiful. “It’s a playground for beauty junkies,” said MJ Valenza, a beauty coach. With professional estheticians coaching clients, the one-stop beauty...

Be prepared this hurricane season and build​ a free catastrophe kit on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater in Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Long Island Families...