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Two Long Islanders claim $1 million lottery prizes
Greater Sayville coverage is funded in part by The Shed, your scratch kitchen for brunch and dinner daily at 21 Main St. in West Sayville. An Oakdale woman and a Valley Stream man each claimed $1 million lottery prizes this week, New York Lottery officials announced. Jessica Dull of Oakdale...
Loyal Pit Bull Watches His Best Friend Get Adopted, Now After 5 Years it’s His Turn!
There are animal shelters and rescues around the globe that are dedicated to the care and adoption of their furry residents, but few animal advocates are as committed as the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is to their long-term residents like Bear. This patient Pit Bull has been waiting for over five years to find his perfect forever home–or even a foster home–but his opportunity is about to be taken away.
Wild Fork Foods Announces Grand Opening of New Plainview, NY Location
Wild Fork Foods has announced the grand opening of a new location at 409 S Oyster Bay Road in Plainview, NY. Wild Fork’s third Long Island location, a 4,700 square foot store within the Woodbury Plaza shopping center, opened their doors to the public last week. Wild Fork Foods...
LVS’s New York Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Las Vegas Sands has celebrated a major milestone, which brought it closer to the fulfillment of its NY casino plans. The company, which hopes to create an integrated resort at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, just secured a key approval from the Nassau Country Legislature Rules Committee. The approval...
Nonprofit hosts free concerts all summer long in Queens
The twangy guitar and driving beat are the sounds of the Brooklyn-based trio Habbina Habbina. If you ask the guys about their sound, they will sum it up as Mediterranean surf, with a nod to their Israeli roots. “Not enough people play it as loud as we would like it...
Pet Adoption: Cristie, Easy-Going and Friendly
MyRye.com features dogs and cats that are up for adoption by Pet Rescue, a no kill pet shelter in Harrison. Adult size: small (under 35 lbs) Cristie is an adorable, senior Havanese mix puppy. She is friendly with people and all other dogs. Cristie is a very easy going, happy, calm pup, who enjoys sitting on your lap, and getting a good cuddle. She is well behaved and rests quietly in her crate, and is working on her housebreaking. Cristie ran some errands with her foster mom… and her tail was wagging the whole time!
Some backyard fun and games at EGP Oceanside
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful Backyard Bash on July 18 on the outdoor patio of EGP Oceanside. The event drew a lively crowd who enjoyed an evening filled with food, drinks, and entertainment. Attendees were treated to an open bar featuring beer and wine, alongside delicious food...
Oneness Tour with Santana, Counting Crows Summer Jam at Jones Beach
In what would have originally seemed as an odd tour grouping, Counting Crows and Santana have embarked on a summer tour across North America playing a total of 29 shows. For long time fans of both bands, this will of course not come as a shock as back in 2002 both bands toured together for the first time.
Photos that bring the world to Sea Cliff
The Sea Cliff Arts Council is currently featuring an evocative new exhibit by Kat DiResta, the council’s co-chair, showcasing her travel photography. This exhibit marks DiResta’s first solo show, a culmination of a lifelong passion for capturing moments from her travels around the globe. DiResta’s interest in photography...
Empire Adventure Park Opens at Samanea New York
Samanea New York, the retail, entertainment and dining destination located at 1500 Old Country Road in Westbury, New York, recently celebrated the grand opening of Empire Adventure Park, a first-to-market trampoline and active entertainment venue. Empire Adventure Park will be the first new entertainment anchor tenant on the second floor...
Town Announces Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
She won a house in a raffle, and took the cash instead
Summer is a great time to unwind, relax and spend time with family. If you’re on the event planning committee for the RVC Historical Society, it’s also a great time to start thinking about fall programs at the Phillips House Museum. Our team has put together some wonderful events for the fall, which I’ll list below.
Twisted Greek In East Northport Earns Rave Reviews
Twisted Greek – located in East Northport at 1972 Jericho Turnpike – opened in late May 2024. Its menu boasts a number of Greek-inspired offerings, including pork, chicken, or beef and lamb gyros with pita bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Diners can also opt for the...
Paw Prints: Meet Ruffles, Russet, Tuna, Caesar, Daisy Mae and Cricket!
Welcome to the 31st edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home. This no frills, frilly girl is Ruffles, a nine year old Havanese mix up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. Finally finding herself on solid footing, she’s slowly learning to trust in her future and the possibility of a real home. Starting to accept all the well-deserved attention coming her way, she can often be seen settled into someone’s lap, enjoying pets and idle conversation. Full of feminism and flair, she’s poised to become the most delightful companion and loyal friend, given the opportunity of time and patience. Stop by to meet Ruffles and see the possibilities! 631-368-8770, ext. 21.
Quack-tacular Finish: Ducks Dash for a Cause at Huntington Fire Company and Phillipsburg Rotary Derby
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The inaugural Huntington Fire Company and Phillipsburg Rotary Duck Derby quacked its way to success this weekend, with over 600 tickets sold and eight lucky ducks crossing the finish line for fantastic prizes. The event, held to raise funds for local initiatives, drew an enthusiastic crowd and highlighted the community spirit. Nicole Hummer's duck number 558, took first place, earning her a $500 Visa gift card donated by the Huntington Fire Company. In second place was Johnathan Landone's duck, number 301, which won a $400 gift card donated by the Huntington Fire Club. Marlene...
“Rock & Roll Circus” Show Celebrates Summer at I.FLY Trapeze in Eisenhower Park August 17
I.FLY Trapeze, Long Island’s only flying trapeze and circus arts school, will host a “Wild West Circus” to kick off summer on Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ 8pm in Eisenhower Park, next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center off Merrick Avenue, just north of Hempstead Turnpike, in East Meadow, NY. Free parking available in lot 1A adjacent to the trapeze.
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