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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.
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest kicks off soon in NYC
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Soon, 29 competitive eaters will take on the sport’s biggest stage on Coney Island to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. A crowd of thousands watched Miki Sudo defend her title by eating 51 hot dogs during the women’s competition. Her previous record was 48.5 […]
‘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.
Extra Extra: A Brooklyn restaurant went on 'Kitchen Nightmares' looking for a boost. It backfired.
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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.
Gov. Hochul: Entry fees waived at 2 New York City state park swimming pools this summer
Cooling off this summer in New York is about to cost less. Gov. Kathy Hochul says entry fees at all state parks swimming pools will be waived for the summer. The move is part of the state’s “New York Swims” initiative making pools more accessible in communities.
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.
Coney Island’s July 4th festivities to draw thousands
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — As Independence Day approaches, Coney Island is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations yet. Organizers anticipate a larger turnout this year than last, with thousands expected to flock to the iconic Brooklyn destination. The stage is set for the annual Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, a […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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.
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,...
N.Y. Lottery: 4 NYC winners take home thousands in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Four jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets were recently sold in New York City, according to state lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that multiple top prize-winning tickets were sold for the midday and evening TAKE 5 drawings on Monday, July 1. There were three top...
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 ...
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