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Black History Month100 years before Rosa Parks, a Black teacher took on NYC transit rules and won

Elizabeth Jennings was violently thrown from a horse-drawn streetcar for daring to ride while Black.

Black History MonthA Southern farmer's daughter turned a Hempstead lot into a thriving garden

Cheaper tickets, smaller stadiums: Where to catch a D1 basketball game close to home

Teacher Spotlight: They can't imagine Mineola's 'Fab Lab' without him

East Northport teens collect thousands of items for Elwood food pantry

Video

'A full circle moment'

Jan Murray, her daughter, Jenny Murray, and granddaughter Harmony Goyette are members of Long Island reSound, a handbell ensemble which they say has become their family tradition.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHear them ring: Christmas is Long Island handbell choirs' time to shine

Travel & Experiences

Where to polar plunge on Long Island this month

Where to learn American Sign Language on Long Island

This trek through Spain is for the faithful and adventurous

Ever wanted to foster a shelter pet? Here's how.

Cross this off the bucket list: Stay at a 5-star NYC hotel for Christmas

Learn to knit without needles and make 'chunky' creations

Love

I Do!: Their love began with a bite of her pizza crust during a Huntington bar crawl

I Do!: She first caught his eye way back in Sabbath school

I Do!: It all started because he was the 'Z' she needed to complete a scavenger hunt

I Do!: After overcoming a house fire, Copiague couple celebrates their love with a creative, DIY wedding

I Do!: These two Suffolk County employees eloped in fabulous Las Vegas

I Do!: They're both Mets fans. Naturally, Mr. and Mrs. Met were at the wedding.

Money & Retirement

Seniors Calendar: LI event listings

Class reunions in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens

My Turn: The pope isn't retiring. Neither am I.

Ask the clergy: What is your most cherished holiday memory?

My Turn: 30 years after his last race, a runner makes his return

Asking the Clergy: How can faith help a divided nation?

Hometown Heroes

East Northport teens collect thousands of items for Elwood food pantry

'Anything I can do to help a veteran, I do:' Deer Park veteran honored for his service to others

Merrick teen shares joy of wheelchair hoops

LI Ground Zero worker spreads acts of kindness through foundation

New Blydenburgh County Park footbridge honors late scout leader

Riverhead school staffers came to the rescue after recess accident

Stress Less

50,000 extra calories needed during pregnancy

Jersey Shore rental market plummets. What's going on?

'Adult-onset acne' more common than you think

House-rich, but cash-poor? Options for homeowners

What's the best mosquito repellent?

Could a 'body double' help you with money tasks?

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