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Photo tour of NY’s first The Fresh Grocer, opening Aug. 23 in Oakdale
Greater Sayville coverage is funded in part by The Shed, your scratch kitchen for brunch and dinner daily at 21 Main St. in West Sayville. The Fresh Grocer is opening its first New York location on Long Island. The sister brand to ShopRite will launch on Friday morning, Aug. 23,...
Fat Boy’s Burrito Co. is now serving its Instagram-famous creations in Patchogue
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. With nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram, Fat Boy’s Burrito Co. has established itself as one of the most popular burrito joints on Long Island. Now,...
Beloved magician Jim McClenahan dead as shocked fans pay tribute to their ‘favorite’ entertainer
A BELOVED children’s entertainer from New York has died after working as a magician for over 25 years. White Post Farms in Melville, New York, confirmed on social media that Jim McClenahan, the star of The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan Show, has died. It is not immediately clear how the longtime magician died. […]
10 BBL Brewing Facility and Taproom For Sale - Long Island NY
Located at 1 S. Chicago Ave Bay Shore, New York our 6,600 sq foot brewery and taproom is for sale. A turnkey production facility and popular tap room that seats 75 customers indoors, and an additional 100+ outside. Approved by the Town of Islip, Southwest Sewer District/Suffolk County Water Authority with transferable permits that are no longer being issued by either entity.
End Of An Era: Iconic Long Island Diner Closing
Some of our favorite Long Island nights end at diners. Some of our favorite breakfast have been served at Long Island diners. We’ve had endless cups of coffee, hours of conversations, even celebrated holidays or “sick days” from school or work at Long Island diners. So when...
Girl Scout Troop 1343 gives time and talent to Paws of War
“I really like the feeling of helping people and making their lives better, like when we did the food drive for Paws of War.”. This assessment by Cecilia Schultz, part of Junior Girl Scout Troop 1343, encompasses the members’ ongoing experience of sustaining social works. Comprised of nine and ten year olds from Stony Brook and Setauket in the Three Village School District, Troop 1343 recently partnered with Nesconset-based animal rescue Paws of War that works with soldiers, veterans, and first responders.
LIMEHOF to induct three local hip hop legends
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at their Stony Brook museum location, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook.
County Advises on Storm Preparedness, Evac Plans for Guide Dogs and Pets
Although summer is coming to a close, hurricane season continues until November. County public safety leaders held a press conference at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge last Thursday afternoon to not only discuss storm preparedness for the general population, but also as it relates to service dogs and pets.
Nesconset artist Jim Minet featured at Apple Bank of Smithtown Aug. 28 – Oct. 25
Smithtown Township Arts Council has announce that the works of Nesconset artist Jim Minet will be on view from August 28 to October 25 at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown. The exhibition, part of the Arts Council’s Outreach Gallery Program, may be viewed during regular banking hours Monday – Thursday 9 am – 4 pm; Friday 9 am – 6 pm; Saturday 9 am – 1 pm.
Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest to Return
The Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest will get underway next weekend with bands playing from the lighthouse and an audience gathered on vessels of all shapes and sizes. Started in 2006, the music festival has attracted thousands of people drawn to the unique nature of the event. Read More ...
Shipwreck’s Century Award event a celebration of a “special place with special people”
On August 15, the Northport Historical Society presented the Northport Shipwreck Diner with the Century Award, celebrating 100 years of business with all those gathered at the Main Street eatery, including former Shipwreck owner Tim Hess, current owner Denis Beyesdorf, loyal customers, friends and family. The diner has also been...
Paw Prints: Meet Ozzy, Opie, Ollie, Caroline, Birdie and Gloria
Welcome to the 32nd edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home. These adorable triplets, barely over a month old, were found living under someone’s backyard deck with their feral mother. The mom was trapped, spayed and released. The three boys were caught and are now safe at the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter, 3 Verleye Ave., East Northport.
A summer of historical adventures for Levittown students
Levittown Public School students in the Adventures in Local History program experienced an exciting summer expedition as they journeyed to several historical locations throughout Long Island from Aug. 12-16. Over the five-day excursion, a range of historical sites shed light on the influential past of these Long Island locales. First,...
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