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Hillary Clinton Live at the New York Public Library

Hillary Clinton Live at the New York Public Library

Keyshea Mackey May 23, 2024

Credit: Keyshea Mackey Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sat down with Jennifer Weiner, a renowned American writer, television producer, and journalist, at the New York Public Library...

An Inside Look at the Farmingdale High School Bus Crash

An Inside Look at the Farmingdale High School Bus Crash

Joanna Vissichelli and Andrea Gordon October 14, 2023

Farmingdale High School band member, Noah Khan, and his father, Zubayer Khan.Photo Credit: Ansha Kibria On September 21, 2023, a charter bus carrying students and adults from Farmingdale High School...

Popular L.I. Concert Venue to Receive an Upgrade

Joanna Vissichelli October 26, 2022

Photo Credit:Greater Long Island (Photo: Renovation plans for the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater) If you live in Nassau County and have attended a summer concert, you’ve likely been to...

Food Truck Festival Cancelled

Jstacke October 19, 2021

Famous Food Market hosts the Famous Food Truck Market every year, providing food and fun each time. This year, the festival was to take place from October 1st – November 7th (Fridays, Saturdays, and...

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

AWeiss April 23, 2021

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State, at the end of March. Through a speedy legislation process, the state official who has recently found himself...

Hidden Long Island Spots to Enjoy in the Warmer Weather

KKova April 16, 2021

Summer is around the corner but with Covid-19 still looming, people want to go outdoors but avoid crowds. Here are some lesser known places on Long Island to enjoy. The Clark Botanical Garden, located...

NY Movie Theaters To Reopen with restrictions

KBerthoud March 7, 2021

The movie industry got a huge shot in the arm recently (and no, not the COVID-19 vaccine), when movie theaters in New York reopened on March 5th. Of course, these reopenings will come with restrictions,...

Drugstore Covid Vaccines: Where and How to Get One

Drugstore Covid Vaccines: Where and How to Get One

KBenatti February 21, 2021

As of now, only certain people qualify for the coronavirus vaccination. It can be difficult to obtain a spot for it if you don’t know where to look. The vaccination for the coronavirus has been made...

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Opening Back up in New York: Madison Square Garden

KBenatti February 20, 2021

New York’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, was announced to be reopening later this month. The infamous arena is set to reopen on February 23rd. The venue is not yet resuming concerts, but...

High School Basketball Returns to Long Island: Players Excited, Parents Worried

TerranceP February 14, 2021

The wait has finally  ended for high school basketball students on Long Island as sports return this month by following safety guidelines.This still leaves parents concerned for their children’s well-being. Many...

Fall Fun Amidst The Pandemic?

CSmith November 2, 2020

Most of us have been cooped up for the last few months and are more than ready to leave the familiar walls of our home, even just for a while. Although the COVID crisis is still very real, many places...

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Terence McSweeney: Saving Lives and Helping a Community

GDainott November 2, 2020

When there is a four-alarm fire raging in an apartment building at 3 A.M, who do you call? The Fire Department. When there is an issue in your local town like a litter-filled playground or an ever-growing...

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