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Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Man admits abducting N.J. business owner, demanding ransom from his family
One of two men who kidnapped a business owner in New Jersey and drove him across state lines in a U-Haul truck pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: 6th-inning magic propels SSLL; Massapequa cruises (photos)
South Shore and Massapequa Coast took very different roads, but both emerged victorious during Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament Pool A action at Joseph Anthony Verdino Field of Dreams Stadium in Tottenville on Monday. Stephen Grippo stroked a go-ahead, two-run double in the top of the sixth inning and...
The Guidance Center Opens Lactation Room
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has opened a lactation room at the Leeds Place, which will support the needs of breastfeeding mothers in the area. Leeds Place is the Guidance Center’s facility in Westbury. It offers various services that the Guidance Center provides, including early childhood programs, counseling and education.
Inter Arma Have a Handful of East Coast Shows Lined Up
Months after the release of their latest album New Heaven, Inter Arma‘s got some live dates coming up that you should absolutely go to if you’re able to get out to the east coast. For five days this coming September, the insanely heavy blackened post-metal outfit will be...
Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A contingent of 15 students and three chaperons are next month heading on a mission to Ghana, West Africa as part of the Brownsville Abroad program at Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School on Bristol Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Floral Park-Bellerose Schools Host Summer Enrichment Program
From July 8 through August 2, the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is hosting a Summer Enrichment Program for its students. There are five programs that students may choose from, each one with various classes. One STEAM-focused program offers classes in edible sciences, coding, robotics, rocketry. There are also programs centered in sports and fitness, visual arts world languages and culture and performing arts.
Considering College at 25+? Here’s What To Know Before You Enroll
Mary Williams, 52, says she is the first in her family to go to college. After an earlier stint at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College, she re-enrolled in 2020 to continue an associate degree program in childhood special education. Originally from Trinidad, she aims to eventually earn her master’s degree.
New exhibition showcases Brooklyn street photography at City Point
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Made Store in City Point is putting the spotlight on the borough’s vibrant street photography scene. Titled “They’re There,”, the exhibition runs until the end of August and features the work of six local photographers who have captured the essence of Brooklyn’s streets. One of […]
Inaugural Gold Coast Book Fair Inspires Long Islanders’ Shared Love for Literature
Canon U.S.A., Inc. provided printing support for the first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair, held June 28-30, at Long Island University in Brookville. This inaugural event, celebrating Long Island’s love for literature, worked to demonstrate an on-going effort to empower arts education. Featuring programming for children and adults, the event...
Over 50 BK Restaurants to Savor During NYC Restaurant Week
New York Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, July 22, with over 50 Brooklyn restaurants participating this summer in the semi-annual event. Two-course lunches and three-course dinners are priced at $30, $45 and $60. The delicious deals are available mostly during the weekday, although some participating restaurants may offer the set course on Sunday.
Glen Cove/Oyster Bay Community Calendar 7/31-8/6
To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to [email protected]. 6:00 p.m. (Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing) The Town of Oyster Bay is hosting Movies By Moonlight this summer. On August 1, Harry Tappen Beach will play Trolls Band Together. Seating and pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 p.m., which will include character meet-and-greets, inflatable toys and games. For more information, please call (516)797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
PGA Past President Suzy Whaley Named 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team Captain
The PGA of America today announced PGA Past President Suzy Whaley as Captain of the 2025 United States Junior Ryder Cup Team. She will lead the U.S. Team of 12 boys and girls as they compete in the 13th Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black in New York, Sept. 23-25, 2025.
An affordable housing lottery just opened up on the Brooklyn waterfront
As much as we love Brooklyn, the rents are getting way out of hand—especially if you’re a little pickier about living somewhere with air conditioning and no roaches. Luckily, the city still has programs that set aside a certain amount of units in brand-new luxury buildings for all of us who aren’t millionaires (yet).
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
Duran Duran announces U.S. tour dates, Halloween concert at MSG
Duran Duran have announced a new run of U.S. tour dates, which includes a special Halloween concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Danse Macabre show will take place on Halloween (Oct. 31), with the band also playing concerts along the East Coast before/after that date. Duran...
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