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Senior Duo Shares National School Development Award
Mary Marinello and Carlos Gutierrez Castro are two of the most remarkable members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2024. The exceptional duo has been named this year’s recipients of the National School Development Council Awards for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning. Admired by classmates and...
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL at John W. Engeman Theater
Omigod, you guys! Once again, the John W. Engeman Theater of Northport delivers an outstanding production with their latest offering of Tony-nominee Legally Blonde, The Musical. Running until August 25th at the exquisite Long Island venue, Trey Compton's direction shines in this high-energy production. Based on the novel and film,...
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Woodhull School Students Graduate to Next Level
Woodhull School recently celebrated its spring concert and graduation ceremony to mark the achievements of 6th-grade and prekindergarten students. The evening showcased the students’ hard work and dedication with performances that highlighted their talents under the direction of music teacher Michael Vitale. In addition to the concert, graduate students...
TOH Planning Board revokes approval of Halesite development
The Town of Huntington Planning Board rescinded preliminary approval for a development proposal in Halesite located at 78 Bay Ave. and 211 Vineyard Road. The developer, Vineyard Bay Estates LLC, proposed an eight-home subdivision to be built in on a 4-acre plot. The board approved the application in February and...
Patriots survive last second scare in Brookhaven summer league
Ward Melville broke out to an early lead in Town of Brookhaven summer league action Monday, July 15, against Smithtown East and safely led until midway through the second half. Smithtown East inched closer in the final minute of play when the Bulls drained a 3-pointer to trail by one...
LI Motorcyclists Readying Trip to Huge Rally in South Dakota
Local motorcycle enthusiasts from around Long Island were loading up their rides Sunday and preparing to head for a huge motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The 84th annual rally attracts riders from around the world. The rally features rides, bike shows, and concerts. It will Read More ...
A Stellar Start to Day 1 of the 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival
The 2024 Great South Bay Music Festival kicked off its first day with a spectacular lineup. Held at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, the festival’s opening nightset the stage for an unforgettable weekend of music. An eclectic night of music featured a blend of blues, rock, and eclectic performances,. The...
100 Women Group Donates $12,600 for Van
The group 100 Women of Huntington has donated $12,600 toward the purchase of a van for the Huntington Youth Bureau. The organization, which supports charitable organizations throughout Huntington, chose the Youth Bureau’s Youth Development Research Institute over two other finalists, the Huntington Arts Council and Read More ...
NYC program allows reporting of ‘sidewalk slobs’, who could face $500 penalties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —The city Department of Sanitation (DSNY) wants to hear from you if there’s a neighbor or property you’re aware of not meeting its cleanliness obligations. New Yorkers can now report unsightly properties through the DSNY website as part of the “Sidewalk Slob” program first...
Openings: G's Cheesesteaks on Houston and Avenue B
G's Cheesesteaks is set for its soft opening today at 6 Avenue B on the NW corner at Houston. (First mentioned here.) The storefront (and upstairs floors) have undergone extensive renovations recently. This is the first retail tenant in 15 years in the long-empty building that the new landlords call The B.
Candies Sold In New York Causing Potentially Fatal Illness
Chocolate candies and gummies sold in New York should not be consumed. The products are at the center of a recall after dozens of people across 24 states have gotten ill. The candies should not be sold, served, or consumed, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Diamond Shruumz Recalls...
3-Team Trade Pitch Sees Knicks Land $50 Million Starting Center
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein to free agency, the New York Knicks are scouring the trade market for a replacement. Wendell Carter Jr. could emerge as a potential target. But a deal for Carter Jr., who has two years left on a $50-million contract, wouldn’t be easy. It would likely take the Knicks looping in a third team to aid them and the Orlando Magic.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in NYC with Van Leeuwen, Hello Kitty
TRIBECA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Looking for a way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day in New York City? Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has teamed up with Hello Kitty to make a specialty berry white chocolate flavor, which goes on sale Sunday, National Ice Cream Day. And customers can give the new, hot pink flavor a […]
Retired Chimps Used for Research Need Funds to Stay Alive
Sixty six captive chimpanzees on a small island in Liberia, Africa were abandoned by the New York Blood Center and are now in desperate need of food and water. This group of chimps were captured, breed, and used for research in Vilab II- a facility created by NYBC in partnership with the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research in the 1970s. After more than 30 years of confinement and injecting these chimps with hepatitis to study its affect on donated blood, the lab shut down in 2005.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Hollywood Star’s Photobomb Of Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Turns Heads
On Saturday night, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head for the fifth time in the 2024 season during the WNBA All-Star game. Clark has now won her two most recent battles against Ionescu after Team WNBA defeated Team USA by a final score of ...
Major New York Airport Testing Self Driving Shuttles
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey posted information about a change at a major New York airport. On July 15, 2024 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that customers of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will be participating in a new program.
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