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Whaling Museum to host ‘Summer Sips Trivia Night’ Aug. 14
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, will present its first in-person trivia night event, “Summer Sips Trivia Night,” on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Designed for adults aged 21 and over, this interactive event offers a delightful blend of entertainment, knowledge, and refreshments.
N.Y. Lottery: Player wins $1,000 a week in Cash4Life game
A lucky lottery player in New York state will enjoy $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the Sunday, July 28, Cash4Life drawing — worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million — in New York state. It was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.
Suspended Central NY judge tried to downplay her racially insensitive comments: ‘I don’t see color’
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Central New York Supreme Court justice tried to minimize her comments at a graduation party that she admitted showed an appearance of racial bias, her testimony to a state commission shows. Erin P. Gall, a judge based in Oneida County, was suspended with pay...
Big Lots Closing Many Stores But These 3 Remain In Capital Region
The popular discount home retailer has announced the closing of more than 80 stores nationwide, including 3 in New York. It's a classic case of good news, bad news if you are a big fan of the discount deals on home goods and more at Big Lots. According to a...
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation...
Ford’s Garage Restaurant Begins Construction at Smith Haven Mall
The automotive-themed restaurant Ford’s Garage is under construction at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. So far there is no set opening date, according to a representative from the company. Co-founded by Long Island native, Steve Israel (the real estate developer, not the ex-Congressman who now owns a bookstore...
Historic heat wave possible this week; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 90; Low: 68. Historic heat wave possible; see the 5-day forecast. THE RETURN OF K-ROCKATHON: The first K-Rockathon in six years was a family reunion for performers and attendees alike. Dreadlocks, mohawks, sleeveless shirts and tattoo sleeves had their day in the sun during this hard rock homecoming. Here’s a review and lots more photos from Saturday’s Sweet Grass K-Rockathon Reboot. (Scott Schild photo)
Western New York Forecast: Warm Today, Heavy Rain Expected Tuesday
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is set to experience a warm and dry day today, but significant weather changes are expected soon. According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, NY, high temperatures will reach up to 88°F across the region, providing sunny and pleasant conditions. However, residents...
Couple robbed of $140,000 outside L.I. Bank of America
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. -- A hardworking couple looking to make their weekly bank deposit from their local business were victims of a harrowing robbery, Nassau County police said Monday.They were ambushed outside a Bank of America in Hicksville. CBS News New York learned they were robbed of a staggering $140,000."Five guys, I think. Four guys and one woman," said victim Emily, who did not want to give her last name.Here's what CBS News New York has learnedWitnesses in a nearby laundromat said the suspects were dressed in black. One was held in a headlock by PSEG workers, but maneuvered away. He...
Michelina Lombardi, best known here as ‘Mamma Lombardi,’ dies at 92
Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in Ronkonkoma. Click here to book your in-person tour today. The matriarch of the Lombardi’s Italian food empire has died. Michelina Lombardi, affectionately known as “Mamma Lombardi” — also the namesake of...
The story of one girl’s escape from ISIS takes top honors at Stony Brook Film Fest
A documentary film that chronicles the journey of a young Yazidi girl returning from ISIS captivity won the Grand Prize award at the 2024 Stony Brook Film Festival, the Island’s largest and most celebrated. It marked the second time in the festival’s 29-year history at Staller Center that a...
Jewish eaters again aid diner targeted for supporting Israel and hostages in Gaza
Jewish customers supported a Long Island diner last October after it was boycotted by local residents upset that the owner had put posters of hostages abducted from Israel in the business’ front window, and began flying Israeli flags at its entrances. Now, after vandals smashed that window at the Golden Globe diner, they again have...
Local athlete becomes 1st Black woman to win individual fencing medal for USA
A local athlete has made history at the Paris Olympics.Lauren Scruggs, who was born in Queens, won silver and became the first Black woman from the United States to win an individual medal in a women's fencing event.Not only is Scruggs an Olympic medalist, but she is also a student at Harvard University.She says her upbringing and balancing her athletic and academic life have helped her when she competes.The 21-year-old says she wants others to see her win as an opportunity to break barriers."Just growing up in the environment has made me a solid fencer because of those hardships, and...
Queens subway rider stabbed for not giving suspect money: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man is accused of stabbing a woman after she refused to give him money in a Queens subway station Sunday night, police said. Randol Contreras, 24, allegedly stabbed the 23-year-old victim in the chest and abdomen with a knife at the mezzanine level in the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station at […]
Astoria’s ‘iconic’ Neptune Diner closes its doors after decades
ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) – Astoria’s family-owned Neptune Diner said goodbye yesterday after serving up decades of good meals and great memories. Loyal customers dropped by, and some even brought their families to bid a final farewell. The Neptune Diner still has two other locations Bayside, Queens and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. “It’s just an iconic old […]
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