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N.Y. Lottery: Multiple TAKE 5 winning tickets worth more than $11K sold in NYC area
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth more than $11,000 were sold in the NYC for the May 25 Take 5 midday drawing. One ticket, worth $17,714, was sold at the Ronak Cardland Inc. in Bohemia, New York. Another, also worth $17,714, was sold at Sutter Grocery Inc., in Brooklyn. One last ticket, valued $17,714, was sold at Nor Pike Service Station Inc., in the Flushing area of Queens.
Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years
After over 50 years in business and a recent change in ownership, a pizzeria and restaurant has announced its abrupt closure.Franklin Square staple Carmela’s Pizzeria & Ristorante announced on Thursday, May 23 that it would close for good due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “We sincerely apologi…
NYC’s first dog cafe closes Brooklyn spot months after locals raised $250K to keep it open
This is a tough bone to swallow. People who donated money to the Big Apple’s first canine cafe to keep it from closing just two months ago are now barking about where their money went after the business announced this week plans to shutter its Brooklyn spot. In February, locals drummed up $250,000 to save Boris & Horton from closing its locations on Avenue A in East Village and Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg. Survey reveals how female small business owners measure success On Tuesday, however, co-owners Coppy Holzman and Logan Mikhly wrote on Instagram that they were permanently closing the Driggs Avenue...
Cardi B at Coney Island Art Walls This Memorial Day
BROOKLYN, NY – Dream Hospitality Group and Perreo Party are excited to present a live performance by the renowned artist Cardi B at the Coney Island Art Walls this Memorial Day, May 27. The event promises to deliver a dynamic experience at one of Brooklyn’s most visually stimulating venues. The concert, curated by iBoatNYC, is scheduled to run from 3 PM to 10 PM EDT at 3050 Stillwell Avenue, near the iconic Coney Island beach and boardwalk. The outdoor venue, known for its captivating street art, can accommodate up to 6,000 attendees, setting the stage for an unforgettable day of
Baby falcons hatch atop Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge; MTA shares adorable photos
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The MTA Bridges and Tunnels recently announced that three peregrine falcon chicks have been hatched on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. According to an MTA release, the chicks have joined their mother in the specially built nesting box atop the 693-foot Brooklyn Tower, and have been “banded for wildlife monitoring.”
Sloth’s visit to NYC tattoo parlor Haven Studio sparks city fine, denials from business
A sloth visited Brooklyn — and sparked trouble with the city Health Department. The Long Island man who recently abandoned his Sloth Encounters storefront in the Town of Islip after legal action from local officials allegedly brought the exotic South American beasts to Kings County and is now facing a fine. The Dec. 8 visit at tattoo parlor Haven Studio brought the business a $500 penalty, while wildlife exhibitor Larry Wallach was issued a summons for bringing the creatures without a permit and now faces a July 2 hearing, the city Health Department said. Haven Studio denied the incident, claiming the information sloths...
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