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Editor’s note: The video above is from March 3, 2023. NEW YORK (PIX11) — As May approaches, the tri-state area will be seeing the return of spotted lanternflies as they begin to hatch. New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation said spotted lanternflies (SLFs) are a major threat to the state’s agricultural industry and should […]

Village Idiot Pub will be galloping into the OTB Racing Forum in Hauppauge this spring, just in time for the last leg of the Triple Crown, Greater Long Island has learned. The restaurant group that’s behind the VIP chain of restaurants, as they’re locally referred, has just inked a deal with Suffolk OTB and is looking to start serving up bar food to locals and the pony players alike.

Choosing a Mother's Day gift for a mom who says she 'wants nothing' can be challenging. However, there are many thoughtful gift ideas available. These range from simple treats to spa experiences, all aimed at celebrating mothers.

There are many great restaurants in the Northport-East Northport area, but there are really no hibachi restaurants located in our town. Izumi Sushi and Hibachi is a restaurant located at 6550 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY, and provides customers with the ultimate hibachi experience near our area. Menu:. There are a...

NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concert series features intimate performances from “big” name artists. A national contest is giving up-and-coming musicians a chance at their own tiny desk show. Around 6,000 entries were submitted this year, including many from our region. Acoustic pop duo Sarah and Sofia were...

Les & Doreen's Happy Tap in Fishtown serves really good Long Islands and okay pizza that you should order before you drink three or four.

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics series continues with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s beloved 1989 Southern drama Steel Magnolias — returning to theaters nationwide just in time for Mother’s Day in honor of its 35th anniversary on May 5 and 8. Six icons of the silver screen — Sally...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A winning New York Lottery Take 5 ticket was sold over the weekend in Rochester at 791 Discount Liquor on Jay Street. The ticket was worth $17,826.50. Another winning ticket was sold at West Babylon Superstar on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field […]

Max Kjeldsen, a member of Islip Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society, recently worked with his mother to initiate a remarkable month-long campaign to help animals in need, bringing together Islip Middle School students and staff in a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion. Throughout the month of March,...

Bethpage High School senior Matthew Schneider received a certificate of recognition from New York State Sen. Steve Rhoads, following his recent performance at the 51st annual Joseph R. Sugar NYSSMA Day in Albany. He and his fellow musicians from the NYSSMA All-State Instrumental Jazz Ensemble performed at South Gallery Concourse of the Empire State Plaza and at a reception for state legislators, members of their staff, parents and New York State School Music Association members. Matthew, who plays guitar, was also selected to the NYSSMA All-State Music Festival in December and recently starred in Bethpage High School’s musical production of Catch Me If You Can.

The nonprofit saves the lives of homeless and abandoned cats and dogs by fostering them until they have a permanent home.

Name: Max Species: Akita Info: Dog, Male, Adult, Extra Large Location: Brookhaven, NY, 11719 Description: Meet Max! Your New Best Friend Awaits! Are you ready to welcome a gentle giant into your home? Look no... Contact Email: mliberti@brookhavenny.gov Phone: (631) 451-6950.

Name: Angus Species: Australian Shepherd mixed Info: Dog, Male, Baby, Medium Characteristics: Playful,Friendly,Loves Kisses Location: Bay Shore, NY, 11706 Description: Angus here! I'm a friendly, playful little guy who just loves giving kisses to my favorite humans. I'm an adorable... Contact Email: cohrescue2024@gmail.com.

Name: Hollis Species: Mixed Breed mixed Info: Dog, Male, Adult, Medium Location: Brookhaven, NY, 11719 Description: Meet Hollis! Hollis is a sweet and friendly young fellow who's 3-4 years old and is around 50 pounds! He's... Contact Email: mliberti@brookhavenny.gov Phone: (631) 451-6950.

Connoisseur Media’s recently launched country station “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF Nassau-Suffolk, NY adds the Compass Media-syndicated “Big D & Bubba” morning show to its lineup. The duo joins Alexa Neo as part of the station’s inaugural air staff. “We’re thrilled to introduce Big D...

A Long Island Iced Tea is a little sweet, a little citrusy, and the same shade of amber as Gritty’s belly. A mix of vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola, it has enough spirits in it to make most cocktails seem lazy. We’ve had beautifully blended LIT’s, and others so harsh it feels like it’s choking us and calling us wimps. While the drink gets a bad rep, they’re quintessential to Philly’s massive dive bar scene. And since they are most certainly not equal, you should know where to get the best ones.

A Long Island woman, identified as Isis Navarro Reyes, also known as Beraly Navarro, faces serious charges after being accused of smuggling and selling counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, via TikTok. Reyes was apprehended on Wednesday, facing multiple charges including smuggling, receiving misbranded drugs, and dispensing prescription drugs without a prescription. According to the criminal complaint, between November 2022 and November 2023, Reyes utilized TikTok to market and sell what she claimed were legitimate weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Axcion, and Mesotherapy. She posted numerous videos describing how these drugs should be used, sharing her purported personal experiences with them, including their side effects and efficacy. The complaint further details that Reyes engaged with customers through encrypted messaging apps, offering these drugs without requiring prescriptions. Her activities came to a head in December 2023 when she began unknowingly negotiating with an undercover officer. She instructed the officer on how to purchase the drugs, accepting $375 without asking for a prescription, and subsequently mailed a package supposedly containing Ozempic from a post office in Shirley, Long Island. The officer later confirmed the drugs were counterfeit. In a related and disturbing case highlighted by prosecutors, a woman who purchased the fake drugs from Reyes suffered severe health consequences. After administering 28 injections of a substance sold as Mesofrance, which was labeled in a foreign language, she developed a serious infection identified as mycobacterium abscessus, a condition typically linked to contaminated medical products. The New York Department of Health confirmed the presence of rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacteria in the vials used by the victim. Reyes now potentially faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, signaling a stern warning against the illegal and unsafe distribution of pharmaceuticals. Her legal representation has not been disclosed as the case progresses.