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7-foot shark spotted close to shore at Long Island beach: officials
LIDO BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shore at Lido Beach on Tuesday, according to officials. The shark sighting prompted lifeguards to evacuate the water and close the beach around 5 p.m. The beach reopened an hour later, with swimming allowed, per officials. The Town of Hempstead […]
Mineola Art Show Highlights Environmental Awareness
Willow’s Cove, a premier hair salon in Mineola, is thrilled to announce the opening of a unique art exhibition featuring the captivating works of Jenny La Monica, a local artist and professor at Molloy University. The exhibition, titled “Repurposed Rainbows” opened on June 1st and will run through August...
North Shore Animal League America Rescues Over 50 Dogs And Puppies
North Shore Animal League America’s rescue team rescued 53 dogs and puppies from commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest, according to a press release from the organization. The dogs and rescue team members arrived at the North Animal League America campus in Port Washington on Saturday, July 13. The...
Can you fish in Central Park? Here’s what you should know
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Offering over 800 acres of beautiful scenery, Central Park attracts over 42 million visitors every year. While some people visit the park to take a leisurely summer walk or to bask in the sun on the expansive grassy areas, there is a lesser-known activity that many are unaware of. Catch-and-release fishing […]
Happenings For July 24 to July 30
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City) Join us for an enchanting evening at our Annual Rose Soiree. Guests will receive 2 drink tickets for The Patio Bar for wine, beer, froze or specialty cocktail of the night, full access to wine tastings, hors d’oeuvre stations, a complimentary raffle ticket for exciting prizes and giveaways upon arrival and LIVE music entertainment all night long! All guests are encouraged to wear any shade of PINK. Guests must be 21+ years old to attend. Tickets are $75 plus Eventbrite fees. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-soiree-2024-tickets-925371409797?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Israel-Favorite “CRAVE” Street Food Arriving in the 5 Towns
Eric and Chaya Fiedler, the couple behind Woodmere’s Hunki’s, are soon bringing Jerusalem’s Crave to the Five Towns. With a desire to bring a taste of Israel to New York, the Fiedlers reached out to the Israeli restaurant late last year. After successfully connecting, it is now...
Roslyn Calendar for the Week of July 24-31
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (The Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn) Join Bryant Librarians as we view and discuss thought-provoking short films on Kanopy, Bryant Library’s free streaming service. We will be showing The Neighbor’s Window, a 20-minute Academy Award winner for Best Live-Action Short Film in 2020. Registration recommended.
Nutcracker: The Banned NYC Cocktail You Can Find On Every Beach
"Nutcrackers! Nutcrackers!" The calls echo through the air of Rockaway Beach and Coney Island. It rings out through New York City's parks and parade routes, advertising the city's unofficial summer beverage. Street vendors haul massive coolers filled to the brim with the colorful drinks, sometimes packaged in plastic juice bottles, sometimes in tall deli containers. Everyone has their own recipe, typically involving some combination of high-proof alcohol and fruit juice, but the ultimate goal is the same. The name "nutcracker" says it all: These drinks hit hard.
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