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J.M. Lesinski
Hochul Declares Public Service Recognition Week, Launches Revamped Public Jobs Site
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated the national Public Service Recognition Week today by issuing an official proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2024 as Public Service Recognition Week all across New York state.
The Best in BBQ Shine at Surfside Beach BBQ Festival
The Annual Surfside Beach BBQ Festival took place today, Saturday, May 4th, 2024, running from approximately ten in the morning to four in the afternoon at the corner of Surfside Drive and Yaupon Drive to a massive crowd full of excited BBQ fans and enthusiasts.
A Wallop of Flavors at Tongy’s Shmackhouse
When one thinks college town eats, they think fun, affordable, and tasty. For all that, some of the most memorable menu item names and descriptions, and a restaurant name one is sure to remember just as much, everyone knows to hit up Tongy’s Shmackhouse in Conway, South Carolina.
‘Waterway of Change’ Experience to Highlight Erie Canal Bicentennial Next Year
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated plans for the “Waterway of Change: A Complex Legacy of the Erie Canal,” a new bicentennial visitors’ experience about the Erie Canal, to be deployed at Canalside in Buffalo, New York.
Buffalo City School District Receives $5 Million Grant for Food Infrastructure Improvements
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the awarding of roughly $10 million in funding for two educational institutions, one being the Buffalo City School District, via round one of New York’s Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program.
NYSCA Receives $32 Million for Arts & Cultural Organizations
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced roughly $32 million in funding, awarded via the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) Capital Projects Fund for the aid of 102 individual projects across virtually every region of New York state.
Green Resiliency Grant Program Receives $60 Million in Earth Week Funding
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated Earth Week by announcing approximately $60 million in funding for the official inaugural round of the new Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) program, with the goals of providing vital grants to flood-prone communities and to assist those same communities in undertaking green infrastructure projects as well.
Deliciousness in the Air at Spring Taste of the Market Common
The Annual Spring Taste of the Market Common took place this Saturday in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with gorgeous weather backdropping the buzzing atmosphere and variety of local food stalls and vendors.
Southern Classics and More at Judy Boone’s Family Kitchen
Buffets are a godsend for families with picky eaters, as they offer so much variety, virtually even the pickiest will find something they enjoy there. There are many buffet chains out there, and people have as wide opinions about their favorite chain restaurants as they have food offerings on their menu, but the independent buffets of the world often offer the absolute best dining experiences overall.
Hochul Celebrates Start of National Work Zone Safety Week
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated April 15 to 19 as Work Zone Awareness Week across the state of New York, adopting the official national theme, “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.”
NY Agricultural Producers Eligible for $5.8 Million in New Funding
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently allocated approximately $5.8 million via the New York State Grown and Certified Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Development Program for the aid and support of New York agricultural producers.
King’s Sushi, the Best of Buffets
The attention to detail and exquisite presentation of sushi has long made it a fine dining staple. For fans of sushi and buffets together as one, King’s Sushi in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is one of the best on the beach for all you can eat sushi and more, and an ideal place to expand one’s taste palette, and maybe even find a new favorite sushi roll.
$3.8 Million to Revamp 10 Animal Shelters Across NY State
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated the allocation of approximately $3.8 million in funding to ten select animal care organizations all across New York state, made available through the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund.
Surf, Turf, & More at Thorny’s
Celebrating 30 years on the beach this year, Thorny’s in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to offer up some of the best steak, seafood, and more along the Grand Strand. Featuring a wide range of items on their menu, a big arcade, and more in their gift shop, Thorny’s has something for everyone in the whole family.
New DMV Tech Overhaul Project to Boost Speed, Efficiency of Agency
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled a new multi-year project to replace and update the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ technology systems, with the goals of modernizing services to be more secure, convenient, and scalable with future technology.
New York City to Install Over 100 New Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers by 2026
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently proclaimed that over 100 new electric vehicle fast chargers will be installed in New York City, coinciding with the start of the annual 2024 New York International Auto Show.
Nearly 25,000 Traffic Tickets Issued Statewide Over St. Patrick’s Weekend
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the issuance of roughly 24,699 traffic tickets over the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend (with the official enforcement period running March 15 to March 17, 2024) from various state law enforcement agencies for assorted vehicle and traffic law violations, with 935 of the tickets specifically issued for impaired driving.
Bites & Brews at The Carolina Tavern
Excellent service is always a hallmark of a successful restaurant experience. We all remember good service, but excellent service is truly what turns an everyday diner into a regular. For some of the most impeccable service in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, alongside a solid BBQ and pub fare-inspired menu, check out The Carolina Tavern.
State Cannabis Control Board to Waive Cannabis Cultivators Licensing Fees
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently celebrated the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB)’s vote to waive Adult-use Conditional Cultivators’ licensing fees for the next two years, which will apply to dispensaries transitioning to non-conditional license types like microbusiness and cultivation licenses.
J.M. Lesinski
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I have worked as a professional journalist for over five years now, covering the arts, music, food, politics, and culture up and down both coasts of the United States. I have a B.A. in English from SUNY Fredonia with minors in Psychology and Creative Writing, as well as an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from California State University, Fresno.
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