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Port Washington Shop Scoops Up Best Cones, Voters Say
Port Washington-based Douglas & James Homemade Ice Cream, also known as Sweet Treats on the Wharf and located at 405 Main Street, makes the greatest ice cream around, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island results. Winning the title of “Best Ice Cream on Long Island” for the...
Why You Want to Catch Not Kill this Giant Scary Bug in New York
This has been the summer of the bugs in the Hudson Valley. As if the Spongy Moth Caterpillars weren't bad enough we are not dealing with bugs that are so big they could make a bat look small. Okay, I may be exaggerating just a tad but seriously I encountered...
Shark sightings, riptides among safety concerns at Long Island-area beaches this summer
Lifeguard shortages, rip currents and shark sightings are all adding to concerns at the beach this summer.As people hit the beach to beat the heat, there are continued calls from officials on Long Island to stay out of the water when lifeguards are not on duty.Officials say lifeguards were called a record 250 times to the waters near Point Lookout Beach over the weekend."All the water comes onshore and funnels to one spot, so, throughout the day, we'll notice a pattern," said Hempstead Head Lifeguard Mike Romano. "But if we see people in a rip like right now over here,...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
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 […]
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.
Reservations now open for NYC summer Restaurant Week
Lure Fishbar in Soho is participating in Restaurant Week. Photo by Lanna Apisukh. Reservations are now open for the summer 2024 NYC Restaurant Week, the New York City Tourism + Conventions announced Tuesday. Restaurant Week hits the five boroughs on July 22 and runs through August 18, with some restaurants extending the menu through the beginning of September. Participating establishments will offer two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45, or $60.
Top Casinos Near Yonkers, NY: Where to Play and Win Big!
Stretched across the lush shores of the Hudson River, is Yonkers, New York; a culturally rich city that has great character. Yonkers is just a short drive away from the busy New York City and provides plenty of open green spaces and restaurants for travelers. Yet, as most people know, there is so much more than meets the eye and comes with thrilling gambling hotels—the best casinos near Yonkers! Starting with the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, to luxurious Resorts World Catskills, here are some of the best that provide everything that encompasses table games, state-of-the-art slot machines, the best promotions, and live events. So why wait? Just plan your visit to Yonkers today and get a feel of the nearby casinos for an out of the world experience!
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