In 1979, years after he received a doctorate in hearing science from City University of New York’s Graduate Center, Alan Richards started drawing and doing watercolors. Since then, Richards has been making what he describes as photographic composites, both clever sendups to life’s absurdities and more pensive, existential interpretations of the modern-day world. 


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Alan Richards is a practicing audiologist who has indulged his passion as an artist

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Kids can have their day at these annual spring festivals.

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The Beach Boys, Alanis Morissette and Third Eye Blind are among the performers coming to Wantagh this summer. 

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Spicy, steaming, slurpy, ramen might be everyone's favorite Japanese food.

More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

From dining at one of Puerto Rico's hottest new restaurants to the calm Caribbean waters of Cabo Rojo, the southern coast of Puerto Rico is worth the trip.

Puerto Rico's southern coast is the island's best-kept secret

Ramen noodles are so popular that they've become one reason to visit Japan.

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From ceviche to rotisserie chicken, essential dishes for dining out Peruvian.

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Spring festivals for kids featuring petting zoos, food trucks, fishing and more

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable.

Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you

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In a story published April 23, 2024, about sleep tips, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of an academic medical institution.

Correction: Wellness-Sleep Tips story

The way a meal looks has been important to the dining experience since forever.

The plate as palette: Set the table and the mood with the latest in creative dishware

Growing up, said the owner, "I was exposed mostly to Italian and a little sushi." 

28-year-old opens fresh-pressed juice cafe

Many communities across the country have tried to ban or limit leaf blowers because of their noise and environmental impact.

The problem with leaf blowers, and what you can do instead

Cuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana.

Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes

The idyllic North Shore village has always been a terrific food destination. These days, though, every time you turn around, another New York City restaurant team is putting down roots. 

How Roslyn became a hub for NYC eateries

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Luke Harmon, 8, of East Setauket, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and his father said he didn't know how to communicate. That is, until Luke learned to express himself by building Legos.

'Really cool to see and know how far I've gotten'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus talks with Pizzeria Undici owners about the inspiration behind their Massapequa pizzeria.

What makes this pizzeria 'old school'?

Newsday food writer Scott Vogel tries omakase, the Japanese restaurant experience in which the diner leaves their meal entirely up to the chef.

Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

Waterdrinker's annual Tulip Festival is now at two locations. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports from Riverhead.

'We're almost at full bloom'

At Huntington's Project Prom, students got to pick out free dresses, suits, ties and shoes to help cut costs. Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse reports. 

'There's so many to choose from'

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Won KBBQ, a family-owned, all-you-can-eat Korean barbeque restaurant in Carle Place.

Inside Won KBBQ in Carle Place

The Friendly's on Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma closed for good this week, joining a half-dozen other shuttered locations from Levittown to Middle Island.

Friendly's in Ronkonkoma serves its last sundae

One Trick Pony is a women-owned coffee cafe in Westhampton Beach.

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Fans of Melissa Gorga were lined up along the street for the grand opening of Gorga's Huntington boutique. Newsday's Rachel Weiss reports.

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Sansone Market in Garden City Park is turning out some of Long Island's top pizza at the hands of Auggie Russo. Food writer Erica Marcus explores the offerings. 

'I don't just have to be awake to be thinking about pizza'

Adventureland in Farmingdale adds two new rides as part of its 2024 season. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Really scary, but fun'

From guidance counselor to restaurant owner: Nelly Mourelle employs people with autism at her empanada shop in West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level.

When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level

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