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CTREE: Horses Changing Lives Summer Benefit
If you take a bucolic farm view, add in an ocean breeze, and peer between the ears of a horse, you have a perfect setting. The Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE), a not-for-profit organization located on Eastern Long Island, has harnessed, literally, the healing power of horses and uses its programs to bring not only joy but physical, emotional, and social well-being to its participants. Now located at the 25-acre Topping Riding Club in Sagaponack, which is steeped in tradition, CTREE has beautiful greenery for its horses and lessons and a place in a beloved equestrian history.
Harlem Welcomes Its First Trader Joe’s: A Milestone For The Community
Harlem’s vibrant food scene is about to get a significant boost as Trader Joe’s, the beloved grocery chain, opens its first-ever store in the neighborhood. Located at 123 West 125th Street, this new 17,800-square-foot establishment marks a historic moment for both the company and the community. The store’s...
Newburgh, New York Dairy Bar Celebrates Christmas in July with Festive Flavors
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the holiday spirit creeping in. Makes sense, since it's Christmas in July! And one Hudson Valley business is going all out. Celebrate Christmas in July with Festive Ice Cream Flavors. Mary Jane's Dairy Bar on Route 9W in Newburgh, New...
Renowned Actress, Puppeteer Shares Skills with STC ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ Cast in Branford
Youth players embodying an ocean of characters for Shoreline Theatre Company’s (STC) production of the Disney/Pixar youth musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” dove into bringing their puppet alter egos to life during workshops with actress and professional puppeteer Jennifer Barnhart. STC’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” will splash on stage...
The WIE Suite and La Grande Dame Hosted a Cocktail Party for Women Innovators
Last night, at a sprawling property in East Hampton overlooking the ocean, The WIE Suite and La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot invited a group of women innovators to join them for an intimate sunset soirée. The event was hosted by the membership-based community’s founder and CEO Dee Poku, Gregg Renfrew, Thirteen Lune founder Nyakio Grieco, Christina Lewis, and Google’s Stephanie Horton—all of whom fit Poku’s target demographic of “smart, resourceful, creative, self-starters who don’t wait our turn.”
Billy Strings Summer Tour Picks Up Steam With Saturday Night Heater In Bridgeport, CT [Photos/Videos]
Billy Strings closed out his two-night run at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT last night with a display of overwhelming talent and musical leadership. A pre-recorded train intro got things rolling, setting the scene for the opening “The Train That Took My Girl Away”, which gave everyone in the band—including Jarrod Walker on mandolin, Billy Failing on banjo, fiddler Alex Hargreaves, and bassist Royal Masat, not to mention guitar firebrand and bandleader Billy Strings himself—a chance to greet the crowd. After some high-speed picking got them collectively warmed up, it was time to explore the more psychedelic side of their sound with a tasty “Away From The Mire” that pushed toward musical frontiers far beyond the traditional boundaries of bluegrass.
Staten Island’s first Aldi store nears completion: Here’s what we know so far
STATEN ISLAND,N.Y. -- It’s been more than a year since Aldi announced its intentions to open a Staten Island outpost, causing a major shift in retail operations at the Greenridge Plaza shopping center and a months-long construction push. And now that the green fencing has come down and a marquis sign has been posted, borough shoppers want to know: When will the discount grocer officially open its doors?
Phillipsburg’s Flags Will Fly Half Staff This Week In Memory of Mayor Gloria Decker
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. has announced that all flags posted on township property will fly at half-staff next week in honor of Phillipsburg’s first elected Mayor, Gloria A. Decker. On July 23, 2024, Decker passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born on October 16, 1932, to parents Alfred R. Bates and Maeon (Smith) Bates, Decker remained a lifelong resident of Phillipsburg. According to Decker’s family, “She was an extraordinary woman who broke barriers through her dedication, perseverance, and leadership, earning great respect and inspiring others.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Huntington Town Board Schedules Public Hearings
The Huntington Town Board recently approved the scheduling of several public hearings at its Aug. 6 meeting, including: Adopting amendments to the Town Code involving registration and permits of property, under Artcle II, residential rental permits. The change would require that a member of an Read More ...
Perth Amboy Unveils Two Full Court Murals to Honor Basketball Legend Brian Taylor
PERTH AMBOY - Growing up in Perth Amboy in the late 1950s, Brian Taylor has fond memories of walking two miles each day to play three-on-three basketball in Washington Park. At the time, things were a bit different. There were no full basketball courts. In fact, Taylor and his friends would somehow connect the basket to a metal fence for their half-court games that would run until sunset each day.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I think we were actually playing on an old tennis court,” recalls Taylor, 73, with a laugh. “I had to...
Police arrest man who fell asleep with loaded gun on subway staircase in Brooklyn
Police arrested a man with a loaded gun on a subway staircase.The man had fallen asleep with the weapon in plain view on the steps in Brooklyn.The officers immediately grabbed the weapon and then handcuffed the suspect. They say he is someone who they have dealt with before.The man is now in jail.ALSO READ | Video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in HarlemJim Dolan has the story from Harlem.----------* More Brooklyn news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Woman fatally shot by police in her Fort Lee, New Jersey apartment building
Officials are investigating after police say an officer shot and killed a woman in her building in New Jersey.The woman was shot in the chest after she reportedly charged at them with a knife in the hallway of her Fort Lee apartment early Sunday just before 1:30 a.m.Officers were responding to a 911 call about the woman having a mental health crisis holding a knife.The woman was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.A knife was recovered at the scene.ALSO READ | Video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in HarlemJim Dolan has the story from Harlem.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Third-prize Powerball ticket sold in Staten Island, officials say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket drawn on Saturday was sold in Staten Island, according to officials. The ticket was sold at Bagel Deli at 262 Arden Ave. Lottery officials said the ticket is worth $50,000. The numbers drawn were: 03, 31, 37, 40 and 64, with a Powerball of 17.
Ellenville street festival brings back the Borscht Belt (VIDEO)
VILLAGE OF ELLENVILLE- Hundreds of visitors poured into the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville for a trip down memory lane highlighting hotels, food, culture, and comedy beloved by generations of Jewish families. Jeff Fox used to live in Loch Sheldrake and the museum brings back many memories for the resident...
Quogue Mayor Robert Treuhold on Preserving the Village's Idyllic Nature
Robert Treuhold took a while to find his way to Quogue, but once he did, he stuck his roots in deep. Quogue’s mayor of two years and an attorney by profession, he came to Quogue in 1997 with his wife, Nancy, when the couple wanted to be closer to family who lived in the area.
New York Mets now have Kodai Senga for three more years
There is a silver lining for the New York Mets in the wake of Kodai Senga’s latest injury. Senga returned from the Injured List on Friday, lasting 5.1 innings before leaving due to a calf strain. Jorge Castillo from ESPN reported that Senga is expected to be sidelined for eight to ten weeks, essentially ending his season before it truly began.
Woman Killed By Police At Fort Lee High-Rise, AG Says
Police shot and killed a woman at a Fort Lee apartment building after a 9-1-1 caller reported she had been suffering a mental health crisis overnight, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said in a press release.Officers were called to "The Pinnacle" apartments on Main Street around 1:25 a…
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