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Find out what the Old Farmer's Almanac says the fall has in store for Lower Hudson Valley
As we sweat through July, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts autumn will bring cooler-than-average temperatures to at least a chunk of Lower Hudson Valley. Autumn precipitation is predicted to be near average in our region, while the rest of the state and through northern New England are eyed for below average, a summary of the almanac says.
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
Spotted lanternflies return: What you need to know about this summer's invasion
NEW YORK - They're baaaaaaack! Spotted Lanternflies have once again returned to the region for the summer, and experts say that, unfortunately, this is the new normal. "It’s just going keep working its way out," arborist Evan Dackow with Jolly Green Tree and Shrub Care said. "Every year is going to get worse for the next couple of years."
Big Lots to close stores nationwide, including 2 on Long Island
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. Bad news for Big Lots fans. The Ohio-based discount retailer plans to shut...
Caribbean restaurant Vern midway through its first summer on the water
Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ performing July 11 through Sept. 1. Meet the owners of the new Vern Restaurant and Bar, Long Island’s newest Caribbean spot that’s now midway...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
The Disco Biscuits Welcome Erin Boyd for ‘Revolution in Motion’ at Great South Bay Music Festival
Photo Credit: Tara Gracer — On Saturday, July 20, The Disco Biscuits coasted out to Patchogue, N.Y. for a highly-anticipated headline set at Great South Bay Music Festival, a star-studded centerpiece for the Northeast jam festival scene. After showings from Dopapod, Dogs in a PIle, Karina Rykman and more, the four-piece fusion outfit assumed the spotlight and brought the fest’s day three energy to an apex with a thrilling, fully segued nine-track set. To bring the performance to its impeccably high standard for thrills, the band tapped vocalist and returning collaborator Erin Boyd, who reprised her roles as The Queen for key selections from the band’s groundbreaking sci-fi rock operaRevolution in Motion, released to widespread acclaim earlier this year.
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...
Renovations complete at Stony Brook State Park with $4.5 million project
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — The $4.5 million improvement project at Stony Brook State Park officially wrapped up on Monday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced. She also announced a new construction plan for an additional $6.4 million in improvements. The next project includes a new park office, new and resurfaced parking lots and updated tennis courts, scheduled to be done sometime in 2025.
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.
Huntington’s Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony Features Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. The event took place on Friday, July 19 at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden. The event was held mid-way between Anne...
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
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