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Some backyard fun and games at EGP Oceanside
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful Backyard Bash on July 18 on the outdoor patio of EGP Oceanside. The event drew a lively crowd who enjoyed an evening filled with food, drinks, and entertainment. Attendees were treated to an open bar featuring beer and wine, alongside delicious food...
She won a house in a raffle, and took the cash instead
Summer is a great time to unwind, relax and spend time with family. If you’re on the event planning committee for the RVC Historical Society, it’s also a great time to start thinking about fall programs at the Phillips House Museum. Our team has put together some wonderful events for the fall, which I’ll list below.
Two Long Islanders claim $1 million lottery prizes
Greater Sayville coverage is funded in part by The Shed, your scratch kitchen for brunch and dinner daily at 21 Main St. in West Sayville. An Oakdale woman and a Valley Stream man each claimed $1 million lottery prizes this week, New York Lottery officials announced. Jessica Dull of Oakdale...
10 Famous Singers from New York
New York, often hailed as the cultural capital of the world, has been the birthplace and nurturing ground for some of the most iconic and influential singers in music history. The state’s vibrant and diverse musical heritage spans genres from jazz to hip-hop, pop to rock, and everything in between. This article celebrates the top ten most popular famous singers from New York, whose talent and artistry have not only defined their careers but have also left an indelible mark on the music industry. From the gritty streets of Brooklyn to the bustling neighborhoods of Manhattan, these artists have drawn inspiration from the dynamic energy of the city that never sleeps. Their contributions have transcended local fame, earning them international acclaim and legions of devoted fans. As we delve into the lives and legacies of these remarkable singers, we will explore their beginnings, their rise to stardom, and their lasting impact on the musical landscape. Whether they captivated audiences with soulful ballads, revolutionary rap verses, or unforgettable rock anthems, these New York singers exemplify the city’s spirit of innovation and resilience. Join us as we honor the voices that have defined generations and continue to influence music lovers around the world.
Loyal Pit Bull Watches His Best Friend Get Adopted, Now After 5 Years it’s His Turn!
There are animal shelters and rescues around the globe that are dedicated to the care and adoption of their furry residents, but few animal advocates are as committed as the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is to their long-term residents like Bear. This patient Pit Bull has been waiting for over five years to find his perfect forever home–or even a foster home–but his opportunity is about to be taken away.
LVS’s New York Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Las Vegas Sands has celebrated a major milestone, which brought it closer to the fulfillment of its NY casino plans. The company, which hopes to create an integrated resort at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, just secured a key approval from the Nassau Country Legislature Rules Committee. The approval...
Town Announces Free $25 Farmers’ Market Coupons for Senior Citizens
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.
Nonprofit hosts free concerts all summer long in Queens
The twangy guitar and driving beat are the sounds of the Brooklyn-based trio Habbina Habbina. If you ask the guys about their sound, they will sum it up as Mediterranean surf, with a nod to their Israeli roots. “Not enough people play it as loud as we would like it...
How To Get A Reservation At ‘Impossible’ New York Restaurants
With a wait time of over an hour, an Upstate New York eatery is the "Most Exclusive Restaurant in America." Just two of the world's 10 hardest restaurants to enter are in the United States. But, both are in New York State. In fact, one is in Upstate New York.
Photos that bring the world to Sea Cliff
The Sea Cliff Arts Council is currently featuring an evocative new exhibit by Kat DiResta, the council’s co-chair, showcasing her travel photography. This exhibit marks DiResta’s first solo show, a culmination of a lifelong passion for capturing moments from her travels around the globe. DiResta’s interest in photography...
NY bus crashes into Burger King after driver suffers medical episode
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City bus driver apparently suffered a medical episode early Thursday and crashed his bus into a closed Burger King restaurant, police said. The driver crashed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus into the fast food restaurant in Brooklyn just after midnight, police said. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Neither of the two passengers on the bus was injured.
Wild Fork Foods Announces Grand Opening of New Plainview, NY Location
Wild Fork Foods has announced the grand opening of a new location at 409 S Oyster Bay Road in Plainview, NY. Wild Fork’s third Long Island location, a 4,700 square foot store within the Woodbury Plaza shopping center, opened their doors to the public last week. Wild Fork Foods...
Empire Adventure Park Opens at Samanea New York
Samanea New York, the retail, entertainment and dining destination located at 1500 Old Country Road in Westbury, New York, recently celebrated the grand opening of Empire Adventure Park, a first-to-market trampoline and active entertainment venue. Empire Adventure Park will be the first new entertainment anchor tenant on the second floor...
#PickoftheWeek | Three-Day Riddim & Jazz Festival Starts on July 26
Grammy-winning crooner Samara Joy, whose voice recalls Ella Fitzgerald, has dazzled crowds at jazz clubs, festivals, and cultural institutions across the globe and amassed a massive TikTok following. Her debut Verve Records album Linger Awhile was named one of the Best Jazz Albums of 2022 by The New York Times.
Day Camps Join Together for 24 Hours Of Jewish Pride
From across the tri-state area, six Gan Israel day camps joined the CKids Gan Israel overnight camp in the Poconos, for the inaugural CKids CGI Overnight Experience instilling Jewish Pride and Joy in the over three hundred participants. Bright blue T-shirts cheerfully emblazoned “Born to Shine” and disco lights piercing...
Northwell Health expands into filmmaking
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is launching its own internal content studio that will partner with established and emerging filmmakers in a bid to "humanize" healthcare through filmmaking. Northwell Studios will serve as the health systems production company, according to a July 24 news release from Northwell, and partner...
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