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N.Y. Lottery: Powerball player takes home $50,000 in third-prize win
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player recently won $50,000 with a third-prize winning Powerball ticket. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the June 29 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Speedway, located at 46 E Sunrise Highway in Merrick, New York.
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...
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 […]
‘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.
Community shows support after fire at beloved Peter Pan Diner in Bay Shore
After a diner with decades of history went up in flames in Suffolk County, there is an outpouring of support for the owner.Video captured heavy flames and thick smoke coming from the roof of the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore around 2 a.m. Tuesday.The diner dates back to 1955 and could take months to reopen. Owner Peter Lentzeres said they haven't closed for a day since the 1950s."My manager, Sylvania, who's a terrific manager, called me, my wife was screaming on the phone today, the diner's on fire and my wife's trying to wake me up,...
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.
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...
Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Opens For The 2024 Summer Concert Season With New Additions
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ceremoniously cut the ribbon Thursday, opening the theater for the 2024 summer concert season after undergoing a massive renovation to modernize the venue and prepare it for the season. The five-year multi-million dollar project, in partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, was...
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,...
Downtown Sounds Returns This Summer
Downtown Sounds (DTS) returns to Glen Cove’s Village Square this summer. The free concert series has been a town staple for the past 27 years. This year’s lineup includes familiar fan-favorite bands, as well as new performers. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Square...
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.
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...
New York’s Top Doughnut Pop-Up Is Opening a Bakery
A doughnut stuffed with luxurious ube cream is just one of the items on the Kora menu that has made the pop-up so popular. Since launching in 2020, Kora, started by Eleven Madison Park and Union Square Hospitality alums, Kimberly Camara and co-founder Kevin Borja, are opening a permanent bakery for their Filipino American treats in Sunnyside, Queens. They’ve signed a lease at 45-12 Greenpoint Avenue, and have launched a Kickstarter to help them get to the finish line by end of year.
The 'Next' Stop for Top Marathoner is Big A's Brooklyn
Most Thoroughbreds do not race beyond a 1 1/4 miles. Then there's Michael Foster's Next . When the 6-year-old Not This Time gelding runs July 5 in the $200,000 Brooklyn Stakes (G2) at 1 3/8 miles, it will mark the first time in nearly two years that he will be running at a distance less than 1 1/2 miles.
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