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Fat Boy 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,...
NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’
Students and faculty who discriminate against or harass “Zionists” may be violating New York University’s hate speech policies, according to the school’s updated guidelines for the fall semester. In July, Meta banned the use of “Zionist” as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis on...
55-foot-tall climbing wall comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park for The North Face Climb Festival
Climbers will scale the wall — and fall into the water below — as part of the two-day public event. Climbers will scale the wall — and fall into the water below — as part of the two-day public event. [ more › ]
Early Addition: The Yankees and the Staten Island Little League coach are feuding
Because the Bronx Bombers are not going to sit there while you accuse Aaron Judge of being anti-kid, here are your early links: Eric Adams didn't take the DNC stage, neither did Beyoncé, a tree in front of Tavern on the Green is diseased and more. [ more › ]
New York City Congresswoman Gets “Max’d” by Pro-Palestine Protester at Restaurant
Maxine Waters said to get up in their face when you see them out in public, and that’s exactly what happened when Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) found herself face-to-face with…
Glen Cove Public Library’s fundraiser book sale returns
The Friends of the Glen Cove Public Library has announced its second annual book sale, which will run from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 14. The sale will feature a wide variety of genres for children, teens and adults. All money raised will go towards library programming. “It is...
20 years of Oyster Bay’s sports summer camp
The Oyster Bay-East Norwich School district’s summer camp celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with a full schedule of activities, including fencing, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball and others. The camp, which is sponsored by the district’s athletic department, and the Oyster bay Athletic Booster Club. teaches students...
Bridgeport officer struck by vehicle early Sunday morning
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A Bridgeport police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning. Authorities were alerted to the accident at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street at approximately 2:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the officer who had been hit by a...
Paving work in Wading River this week
The Riverhead Highway Department will be paving Sound Road and Creek Road in Wading River Monday-Tuesday this week. Expect delays, Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said. The road will be not be closed for this work, but “inconveniences may occur,” Zaleski said. “Your cooperation and patience are appreciated,” he said.
"Surprised'' to be included at Yankees' Old-Timers' Day, Alex Rodriguez remains outside Monument Park
NEW YORK – Jazz Chisholm Jr. currently wears Alex Rodriguez’s old pinstriped No. 13 – as did Joey Gallo before him – so eventually retiring A-Rod’s number seems a stretch. But what about eventually having a plaque in Monument Park? “Yeah, I’ve thought about it,’’ A-Rod said Saturday, making his first appearance at a...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
‘Extremely serious’ equine virus that can spread to humans found in multiple N.Y. counties; state Department of Health issues warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The presence of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in numerous horses across many counties in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is a rare yet “extremely serious,” and is capable of being spread by mosquitoes...
100 people become U.S. citizens at the New York State Fair
Geddes, N.Y. -- One hundred people became U.S. citizens Friday at the New York State Fair. Administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial District, Deborah H. Karalunas, presided over the naturalization ceremony, which took place at 11 a.m. at Daniella’s Steakhouse. If you purchase a product or register for an...
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
NY State Fair baby goat exhibit shut down to prevent spread of contagious virus
Hours before the annual State Fair opened this week in Syracuse, a veterinarian from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets intercepted the highly anticipated union of 100 baby goats on the verge of snuggling with hundreds of children and their families. Turns out, the routine inspection that...
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