Braids have always been more than just a hairstyle for Black women and girls. They’re a significant component to one’s ...

Burke's Braiding Academy in West Hempstead offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural ...

Beth Whitehouse writes about families, parenting and great things to do with the kids on Long Island. She’s been a Newsday editor and shared a 1997 Newsday staff Pulitzer Prize for coverage of ...

Nearly two dozen students from Long Island are heading to the first ever sanctioned New York State Girls Wrestling Championships. It comes as girls wrestling is exploding in popularity.

If you're considering a high bun or updo, large braids might not be the best choice. It's usually better to wear them long and fashionable. Want to style your natural hair to fit the e-girl aesthetic?

For many generations, braids have symbolized unity, culture and beauty, especially within the Black community. The art of braiding is not just about styling hair. Instead, it’s about celebrating one’s ...

Alden, N.Y. — A girl from Upstate New York has died after a nearly week-long battle with the flu. Mia Klyczek, of Alden, died Sunday of complications from influenza B, her family told WIVB.

Assists: (Rpo) Nathan Wolk 2, Maxwell Simpson 2, Matt Dargento 1, Brendan Gold 1, Scott Vivinetto 1, Michael Braid 1. Saves: (Rpo) Luke L'Heureux 10. Goals: (WM) Timmy Riche 1, Kyle Gregory 1 ...

They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism ...