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Huntington Officials Push Boating Safety During 4th Celebrations
Huntington supervisor Ed Smyth and local officials led a briefing Tuesday introducing increased maritime safety measures throughout the Fourth of July weekend because of increased boating traffic around the fourth of July. The town will be implementing temporary 5 mile per hour zones Read More ...
27th Anniversary Edition of THE LONG ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM EXPO Begins This Month
The Long Island International Film Expo has announced the full schedule of screenings and events for the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, happening from July 9th - July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. LIIFE will feature over 120 films this year, including 19...
Man Nabbed For $85K Roofing Scam In New Hyde Park: Police
Danny Burton, age 26, was arrested on Monday, July 1 for the North New Hyde Park scheme, Nassau County Police said. Starting on Wednesday, June 26, Burton allegedly approached a 74-year-old woman at her North Fourth Street home. He told the woman he was a roof contractor and convinced her...
$10M Sands Point Home Promises 'Privacy, Elegance, Serenity'
The home at 18 Hicks Lane in Sands Point is a “secluded Oasis” waiting for its next owners. On the market for $9.9 million, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home sits on a 5.7-acre lot at the end of a long driveway. Inside, it boasts 8,100 square feet of roomy,...
First Annual Gold Coast Book Fair Hosted In Oyster Bay
From June 18 through June 30, Theodore’s Books offered three days of programming, events and workshops for the first annual Gold Coast Book Fair. The event aimed to bring the Long Island book community together, and offered activities for all ages. The weekend included keynote speakers, panel discussions, book...
Slain Det. Rafael Ramos inspires next generation of NYPD recruits in Queens
This December marks 10 years since Det. Rafael Ramos was shot and killed in the line of duty.All these years later, his legacy continues to inspire new recruits to join the ranks of the NYPD.One aspiring officer said Ramos made an impact on his life at a very young age.Officer Mohamad Ghafari, 25, received his NYPD shield from the widow of his hero on Tuesday.Ghafari says as a young boy he spent every afternoon with Ramos, who was his school safety officer at the time."We would just hang out and talk for hours waiting for my mom to pick me...
Manhasset Calendar for July 10 to July 17
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave.) Melinda will demonstrate how to create 3 charcuterie boards: a traditional with meat and cheeses, a butter board with flavored butter and items to dip in, and last but not least, a dessert board. You will receive handouts with pairings, the components of creating a charcuterie board, how to assemble, a salami flower-making demo, and a plate of meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, fruits, and nuts to create a charcuterie cup with fancy picks that you can take home. You will also get to graze and nibble on the display boards! Priority to Manhasset library cardholders. Non-Manhasset cardholders will be placed on a waiting list.
Long Island City developers celebrate completion of 46-unit condo building and other milestones
Over 400 guests, including those involved in developing and selling Noble LIC, a 46-unit luxury condominium on 40th Avenue, celebrated several milestones with a launch party on Thursday, June 20. The first milestone recognized by attendees was the development’s offering plan being declared effective. This means that the paperwork detailing...
Downtown Sounds Returns This Summer
Downtown Sounds (DTS) returns to Glen Cove’s Village Square this summer. The free concert series has been a town staple for the past 27 years. This year’s lineup includes familiar fan-favorite bands, as well as new performers. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Square...
Theone Rinaudo Closes the Curtain on Teaching
Chemistry teacher Theone Rinaudo is retiring after teaching for 25 years in the Jericho School District and 40 years in her career. Prior to teaching at Jericho, Ms. Rinaudo taught for 10 years at H. Frank Carey High School and 5 years at St. Andrews. Ms. Rinaudo said that initially...
Northwell At Jones Beach Theater Opens For The 2024 Summer Concert Season With New Additions
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ceremoniously cut the ribbon Thursday, opening the theater for the 2024 summer concert season after undergoing a massive renovation to modernize the venue and prepare it for the season. The five-year multi-million dollar project, in partnership between New York State Parks and Live Nation, was...
Mets offering $5 menu items one day a week: Here’s what you can get
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Mets are offering $5 menu items for Tuesday games for the rest of the season, the team announced. The deal starts on July 9, when the Mets take on the Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field. Here are the menu items selling for $5 every Tuesday:
Recent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens prompt calls for change
NEW YORK - Local leaders are calling for change after two teens died of apparent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens recently. Teenagers Elyjha Chandler and Christian Perkins disappeared in a wave off the south shore of Queens at Jacob Riis Beach just two weeks ago. It happened just after lifeguards went off duty. Agencies spent days searching for the two teens. Two bodies were later found close by where they went missing. While Jacob Riis is a national park, in response to this tragedy and the overall spike in drownings, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said Tuesday the city and Parks...
Check out the NY Islanders schedule for the 2024-2025 season
The New York Islanders have kicked off their 2024-2025 season with a video that’s giving infomercial in the best way possible!. More info about the New York Islanders schedule can be found here. In other hockey news, the New York Islanders have acquired Anthony Duclair. In case you’re looking...
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company to Present GUYS AND DOLLS in August
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company will present Guys and Dolls at Bellmore Showplace Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18, and at St. James Episcopal Church on Friday, August 23 at 8 pm and Saturday, August 24 at 8 pm. Tickets: Available for purchase at lighthousetheatrecompany.com/tickets. Cast: Joe Bebry, Jeanne Brunson,...
Nurses Saves A Man Who Collapses At The ATM
An 83-year-old man in Melville, New York collapsed at the ATM and it happened to be next door to an office full of nurse practitioners! One nurse saw Daniel Greco on the floor 15 seconds after he fell and ran to get help at the office. They were able to revive him as paramedics arrived.
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