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In case you missed it, these 19 restaurants in Nassau County had multiple critical health inspection violations in August. This list includes non-restaurants, as reported to the New York State of Health. 1. JACK FALLON'S TAP ROOM. 136 TULIP AVENUE, FLORAL PARK. Item 2C- Critical Violation [RED] Cooked or prepared...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PIX11) – If you’ve been looking to bring home a new furry friend now might be the time. North Shore Animal League America will waive adoption fees on all cats and kittens from Thursday through Monday, Oct. 14. Those looking to adopt can visit Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center in Port […]

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – When the Mets win, everybody wins.  Thanks to the Mets’ big win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, New Yorkers can get free french fries at McDonald’s on Wednesday.  The promotion is triggered when the Mets score at least 5 home runs. Then, a medium fries order is free for […]

Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Music star Post Malone is coming to Long Island for a special performance to support veterans. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Grammy-nominated singer-rapper will...

Sign up for our LI Press email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows, and more. The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend. ANDERSON .PAAK. This Grammy-winning singer and...

Merlene Sotillo, the co-founder of the Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation in South Jamaica, told the Chronicle Tuesday that it was “amazing” when she learned that a documentary about her family and four patients with the disease won a New York State International Film Festival Best Documentary Award last month.

Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. Long Island’s UBS Arena was rocking Monday night as Jelly Roll brought his...

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A veterinarian’s home in Long Island became the site of one of...

Alper’s Hardware will host its annual Alper’s Karmacue, which benefits the Port Washington Community Chest, on Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. on Irma Avenue (off of Main Street). This community event offers food, entertainment, a cook-off, live music, crafts and more. Hosted by Alper’s Hardware,...

The owners of Allegro Bar & Grille saw an opportunity at 157 Hempstead Avenue, a spot previously known for nightclubs and dance halls and in 2011 was the scene of a serious blaze. The long-time West Hempstead residents looked at what was going on in the surrounding area and thought the time was ripe for things to move forward on the restaurant front. Fittingly, Allegro in musical terms means to move forward, briskly.

A decade after making waves in Miami with their flagship restaurant, Fuego, the owners have expanded their culinary empire to New York with their latest concept—Ondas. Blending Mexican and American cuisine, Ondas offers a unique dining experience in a lively and modern atmosphere. From flatbreads and creative cocktails to succulent steaks, the restaurant promises to be a standout addition to New York’s upscale dining scene.

Mongo’s Coffee Lounge and Roastery of Syosset has opened a cafe in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. The cafe, called “Mongo’s @ the Library,” has indoor tables and outdoor tables with umbrellas. The cafe is the first that the popular coffee lounge has opened in a library....

A lucky winner in New York state recently scored $50,000 with a third-prize Powerball ticket. The New York Lottery announced there was one winning ticket for the Oct. 7 drawing that matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Dakar Mart, located at 1 Powerhouse Rd.,...

Four talented high schoolers in the Levittown School District were accepted into the 2024 NYSSMA All-State Ensembles, a prestigious honor recognizing musical prowess. The musicians, who attend General Douglas MacArthur and Division Avenue High Schools, include Felicia Farramone of MacArthur for string orchestra (cello), Zoe Johnson of MacArthur for mixed chorus (alto 1), Marissa Paredes of MacArthur as an alternate (alto 2), and Grace Love of Division Avenue for treble chorus (alto 2).

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Y Garden, an eight-story residential building at 11-24 31st Drive in Astoria, Queens. Designed by S. Wieder Architect and developed by Meshulem Twersky, the structure yields 101 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 16 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $105,223 to $181,740.

“The only limits in life are the ones you make.”. Surrendered to a local town shelter after being hit by a car and sustaining injuries, Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center stepped in to rescue Bunny, a two-year-old Pit mix. Once her healing was complete, the staff began working on her leash and basic training skills, soon realizing that Bunny was deaf in conjunction with some neurological deficits such as head tremors and incoordination. Up to the challenge, the staff have subsequently been able to introduce different methods and tools to help Bunny better adjust to her new surroundings, ensuring she feels safe, secure, and treasured while she waits for her forever home.

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The Locust Valley Garden Club at its Sept. 10 meeting welcomed Susan Dittman who spoke on the importance of seed saving. When major seed-producing companies drop varieties from production, they can be lost for future use. Saving seeds can keep their unique properties available for future challenges. When you save seeds from your own garden, they are already adapted to grow in the special climate and soil conditions you have.