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Dog named 'Roxi' found with note on side of Long Island highway
LONG ISLAND - A dog named ‘Roxi’ is looking for a home after being left on the side of a Long Island highway on Monday. Officials say the white female English mastiff was found tied to a pole on the Southern State Parkway with a note and a bowl of food.
Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
Experience over 100 Years Of History At Nassau County Museum of Art
The Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) is a cultural and intellectual hub for art lovers in NYC. Inside, explore stunning exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Outside, enjoy manicured gardens, outdoor sculptures, and nature trails. Here’s your guide on planning your trip to the Nassau Country Museum, including the history of this establishment, how to get there and what to expect when you visit! As you approach the museum, the elegance of the Georgian mansion and the well-manicured gardens is mesmerizing. Inside, the museum houses impressive galleries featuring works by renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Auguste Rodin, and Larry Rivers. The museum’s rotating exhibitions ensure that there is always something new to see, covering a range of creative genres from classical to contemporary. This establishment is also a learning hub when it comes to the arts, The Manes Art and Education Center offers workshops, family programs, and art classes.
Boots, Bulls, and Beers: East Williston's Country Night Tent Party!
The East Williston Tent Party's Country Night was a hit, with couples and friends arriving with coolers and cold drinks, dressed in their best country attire. The DJ's country music and a thrilling mechanical bull ride perfectly complemented the western theme, with most attendees taking a shot at the bull.
‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ set to spit fire at Long Island club bashes July 13-14
Greater Long Beach coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. In news that may make you want to clear your throat, social media darling Hailey Welch — aka “Hawk Tuah Girl” — is coming to Long Island July 13 and 14 to host two weekend parties.
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Presents The Avant-Garden Party Gala
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting an Avant-Garden Party Gala on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hempstead House Garden. The magical affair will feature entertainment such as acrobats, sword-balancers and other performance artists. There will be a delicious buffet which will include vegetarian options and an open bar. The experience promises to push the boundaries of creativity while guests enjoy dinner and cocktails in the native-plant garden. The dinner will be followed by a dessert procession with delectable treats.
Flight to Amsterdam diverted to JFK after passengers served spoiled food: Delta
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told PIX11 News. The plane, with 277 passengers on board, landed at JFK around 4 a.m. It’s not known how many...
Raising Cane’s chicken fingers to make debut in Queens
FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) — Louisiana chicken chain Raising Cane’s is opening a new restaurant in Queens, the eatery confirmed to PIX11 News on Wednesday. Raising Cane’s is known for its signature chicken fingers served with coleslaw, crinkle-cut french fries and the Cane’s Sauce. “We are excited to announce that we are planning to open our […]
No sharks in sight as Long Islanders flock to the beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — State officials said there have been zero shark sightings all along the shores of Long Island so far this season— in a notable change of pace from the last few years. The news comes on the Fourth of July with swimmers packing the pools and beaches across the region. By […]
Three Shell Fishing Areas to be Closed July 3-10
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will temporarily close three shell fishing areas on the North Shore of Long Island during the upcoming July 4th holiday week. DEC imposes these closures during busy holidays to protect public health from potentially contaminated shellfish associated with increased boating activity in shell fishing waters. Boaters are reminded to use pump-out facilities to help protect water quality.
Anderson .Paak Brings The Malibu Tour To Jones Beach Theater
Eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak is heading on tour. The Super Bowl halftime performer announced The Malibu Tour, featuring Maurice Brown and Gawd, where he will perform his critically-acclaimed sophomore effort, Malibu, in its entirety. The 3-week trek will see .Paak make 14 stops with a performance at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY for the penultimate performance.
Your server is a robot at new eatery
A newly opened chicken restaurant in Hicksville includes among its staff a robot server who delivers meals from the kitchen to the table. The good news:. The restaurant is Peri Peri Guys on South Broadway in the Big Lots shopping strip. It’s part of an international network of chicken restaurants with a distinctive flame-grilled chicken and exotic spices with a Portuguese and South African derivation.
Lou Reed’s Journey From Suburban Long Island to New York Rock Royalty
From the sleepy sidewalks in Freeport, Long Island, to the electrifying stages of New York City, Lou Reed’s journey is nothing short of legendary. Born as Lewis Allan Reed in 1942, this Jewish kid would one day become the enigmatic frontman of the Velvet Underground and eventually, the king of New York’s rock scene.
Artist Finds Her Calling in Sea Glass
For Holly L’Hommedieu, working with sea glass seemed inevitable from the jump. Before her first birthday in the double digits, L’Hommedieu’s focus when at the beach was already probing through the sand and picking up whatever she saw, which included sea glass. “I grew up Read More ...
SE Queens parade Sat., July 20
Expect floats, a marching band and Black cowboys at the inaugural Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League Southeast Queens parade on Saturday, July 20, in St. Albans at 10 a.m. People interested in attending the festivities should assemble at 9 a.m. in front of the Jamaica Breeze Restaurant,...
Get to know Ben Diamond and his band Son Stone
Ben Diamond may be one of Long Island’s more versatile singer-songwriters. Born and raised in East Meadow, he began his musical journey playing the piano, and later the clarinet for his high school jazz band, before he picked up the guitar for the first time in 1981. Growing up...
27th Anniversary Edition of THE LONG ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM EXPO Begins This Month
The Long Island International Film Expo has announced the full schedule of screenings and events for the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, happening from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. LIIFE will feature over 120 films this year, including 19...
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