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Higher temperatures are worsening the spotted lanternfly problem. Here’s how to get rid of them
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymphs have started their infestation earlier than usual this year. They are also growing up sooner. On Friday, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) verified the first SLF within the five boroughs was in Long Island City, Queens. The first sighting of an adult in 2023 was in the same area nearly a week later — which might not sound like a big deal, but it is in SLF time.
Shark sighting at LI’s Hewlett Point Beach temporarily closes beach to swimmers
A shark was spotted in the waters at Hewlett Point Beach on Long Island, shutting down the waters to swimmers for at least an hour. Standard safety protocol for when a shark is spotted is to close the beach to swimmers one mile in both directions.
New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
Israel-Favorite “CRAVE” Street Food Arriving in the 5 Towns
Eric and Chaya Fiedler, the couple behind Woodmere’s Hunki’s, are soon bringing Jerusalem’s Crave to the Five Towns. With a desire to bring a taste of Israel to New York, the Fiedlers reached out to the Israeli restaurant late last year. After successfully connecting, it is now...
Leonard Lehrman To Perform In August
Leonard Lehrman will perform for two musical anniversaries this upcoming August. On August 3, he will perform at Court Street Music in Valley Stream and on August 20, he will perform at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Lehrman is an accomplished American musician and composer who has composed over 200 works...
What is the most rat-infested place in the US? Hint: It’s not New York
Contrary to popular belief, New York City is not the most rat-infested place in the US — it's just one of the most rat-infested places in the US. Yelp — the business and service review app — collected data on searches for pest control and exterminators, and found that it was not New Yorkers making the most inquiries for critter removal. It shared that report with The New York Post. Nationwide, interest in preventable pest control rose by 165 percent in June 2024 compared to the same time last year. As for the state-by-state breakdown — adjusted to reflect...
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