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Nassau Legislature Rules Committee votes to move forward with transferring operations of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands
Those against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub spoke out against the proposed lease transfer, saying it was the first step toward a casino coming to the area.
New York City: Continued civic opposition could eliminate Nassau Coliseum casino opportunity
Whether the Nassau Coliseum will ever be home to a casino is very uncertain. Although developments seem to be on track to give the Las Vegas Sands Corp. a lease to operate the facility, that may prove to be mostly academic in developing a casino on the property. Story continues...
Syosset’s Dunkin’ Hosts Grand Re-Opening
On Wednesday, July 17 Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) attended the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Dunkin’ on Jackson Avenue in Syosset. The re-opening was attended by Scott Campbell of Metro Franchising and the Syosset business community, in addition to the Deputy Minority Leader’s office.
Oyster Garden Built At The Town Dock
Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, Residents Forward, and Girl Scout Nicole Maliagros, has built an oyster garden adjacent to the Town Dock in Manhasset Bay. The project follows the successful oyster garden pilot program led by the Coalition to...
Restoring Mackay Estate Gate Lodge Roof Using Drone Tech
Following the installation of the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge’s custom-fabricated replica windows and doors in fall 2024, the next step in the restoration process will be to repair the historic structure’s roof. On July 3, 2024, historic architect John Collins visited the Gate Lodge site in East Hills to get a closer look at the building’s slate tile roofing using drone technology.
The True Story of the Amityville Horror
Since 1977, a lake house in Amityville, New York, has been the subject of multiple books, television programs, and almost 15 movies. However, the real story of the "Amityville Horror" is rarely told in the films, which focus more on a fiction based around the Lutz family and their alleged haunting. One of the most interesting facts about the Amityville case is that the hauntings have been debunked numerous times. The defense lawyer who initially represented mass murderer Ronald Defeo, Jr. has stated in multiple court documents that the entire haunting was a hoax. Still, the mythology of the Amityville home lives on.
The 2 Islanders who took the stage with ‘Dogs In A Pile’ at GSB Music Fest
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. When the popular jam band Dogs In A Pile took the stage this...
Plans for massive Brooklyn nightclub — with capacity for 1,000 partygoers — spark backlash: ‘Magnet for the most entitled’
You won’t find these Brooklynites in da club. Plans for a massive new nightclub in Greenpoint — which would stay open until 4 a.m. and hold up to 1,000 partygoers — are drawing fierce backlash from local officials and residents, who fear it will ruin the rhythm of the trendy neighborhood. Hospitality giant Tao Hospitality Group, which operates popular party spots Marquee in Chelsea and Loosie’s Nightclub in Lower Manhattan, is eyeing waterfront space overlooking the East River for a “new entertainment concept.” The proposed venue at 25 Franklin St. was previously the industrial site of the short-lived ArtsDistrict Brooklyn and, before that,...
Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Powerball third-prize winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Manhattan, according to lottery officials. The ticket was sold at 9th Ave Tobacco & Smoke Shop, located at 334 9th Ave. No one won the jackpot on Monday. The numbers pulled during the drawing were: 31, 36, 56, 58 and 69 […]
Local Girl Scout Earns Gold Award For “Paws For A Cause”
Local Girl Scout Audrey Chen presented her Gold Award project, “Paws for a Cause.” The Girl Scout’s Gold Award is given to role models in their community who aim to fix a problem and make lasting change. At the Glen Cove Senior Center, Chen spoke about the...
Pumpkin Nights Returns at the Bronx Zoo!
THE BRONX, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Pumpkin Nights returns to kick off the Halloween season at the Bronx Zoo. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723937683/en/ (Credit © WCS)
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may not be the jackpot, but who would turn down a third-place prize from a Powerball ticket?. A customer who purchased a Powerball lottery from Brooklyn’s A&T Grocery Inc., which can be found at 2906-2908 Stillwell Ave., will be going home $50,000 richer. Now...
Some New Yorkers with SNAP benefits can purchase hot meals
NEW YORK -- Some New Yorkers who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals.City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. Here's who is eligibleThe Restaurant Meals Program is only available to certain SNAP households. It includes individuals ages 60 or older, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who represents District 19 in Brooklyn, sponsored the legislation and said she hopes to expand the program quickly to give New Yorkers who qualify more options."My dream is that every...
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker Supports Long Island Cares, Honors Harry Chapin’s Legacy at ‘Just Wild About Harry’ Concert
Photo Credit: Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker. Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) celebrated the legacy of legendary Long Island singer-songwriter and philanthropist Harry Chapin at the 21st edition of the “Just Wild About Harry” concert – an annual benefit held to raise funds and food donations for Long Island Cares – the trailblazing food bank Chapin launched in 1980.
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