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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Flatbush, Brooklyn

Few Brooklyn neighborhoods can tell their history through as many different kinds of famous people as Flatbush. Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond walked the halls of Erasmus Hall High School before either became a recording star. A future Supreme Court justice grew up in a Brooklyn household that prized education. An illustrator who would help invent modern television cartoons, an Oscar-winning actress, and a writer whose childhood experiences became material for his novels all have stories tied to the neighborhood. Even the list of names associated with Flatbush’s later hip-hop culture would fill an article of its own.

Brooklyn, NY · 3d
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5 Strange Objects Found During American Basement Renovations That Ended Up in Museums

Sometimes house renovations mean digging up something that has long been forgotten but is worth collecting. For instance, these are […]

Mt Vernon, NY · 4d

SciFiSland

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Inside a Warburg Family Estate on Long Island’s Gold Coast in 1941

On June 6, 1941, the elegant Brookville residence of Gerald F. Warburg was photographed, preserving a remarkable glimpse of life on Long Island’s Gold Coast. […] The post Inside a Warburg Family Estate on Long Island’s Gold Coast in 1941 first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Long Island, NY · 4d

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In 1886, Brooklyn opened one of New York City’s first public high schools for girls; 140 years later, the stunning Victorian Gothic landmark still serves as an educational center — and New Yorkers have a rare chance to step inside for a special tour

Nestled along a leafy stretch of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, sits a relic of a different age of New York City. With its ornate brick facade, soaring towers, and almost castle-like silhouette, it’s the kind of building that feels as though it belongs in another century — because, in many ways, it does. First opened in 1886 , the historic Girls’ High School has watched nearly 140 years of Brooklyn history unfold from its perch on Nostrand Avenue, welcoming generations of young women through its doors and shaping the lives of some remarkable New Yorkers. Today , the landmark has taken on a new chapter as an adult education center, but its grand architecture and remarkable history remain. And for those curious about the stories held within its walls, a special guided tour is offering a rare opportunity to step inside and discover one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful historic buildings. Architectural Splendor and a Legacy of Trailblazing Alumnae Designed in the late 19th century as one of the city’s earliest public secondary schools, Girls’ High School stands out as a masterclass in civic architecture. The structure seamlessly blends the pointed, dramatic flourishes of Victorian Gothic design with the grand proportions, mansard roofs,

Brooklyn, NY · 3d
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New Lots African Burial Ground Ceremony Honors History, Future of Site

Instead of a traditional groundbreaking ceremony with shovels, hard hats, and safety vests, the Brooklyn Public Library, Gilbane Building Company, and the East New York African Burial Ground Collective hosted a special ground acknowledgment ceremony on October 29 to honor and remember the free and enslaved Africans buried in the East New York African burial ground.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Taste For Yourself Why A Famous TV Show Fell In Love With This Connecticut Diner

Some buildings just know how to make an entrance, and The Stamford Diner in Stamford, Connecticut is basically the architectural version of a confident handshake. This place earned its national TV spotlight fair and square, and after one visit you’ll understand exactly why. Let’s start with that first glimpse...

Stamford, CT · 1d

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These 8 Cozy Secondhand Bookstores In New York Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Ready to explore the coziest secondhand bookstores in New York?. These 8 bookstores offer amazing selections, warm atmospheres, and shelves full of wonderful reads waiting to be discovered!. 1. BOOKOFF New York Store (New York) Some secondhand bookstores feel a little dusty and overwhelming, but BOOKOFF in Midtown Manhattan is...

New York, NY · 5d

TBR News Media

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National Register listed Owl Hill commemorates Battle of Fort Slongo

Nationally prominent patent attorney and historic preservationist Edmund Wetmore (1838-1918) appears to have bought land on a Fort Salonga hill in 1903, because it was minutes from the historic site of the Battle of Fort Slongo. This American victory Oct. 3, 1781, during the Revolutionary War garnered high praise from Gen. George Washington for the strategic planning of Col. Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) that included then Tallmadge’s own personal reconnaissance. At the time, Tallmadge was also director of intelligence for Long Island’s Culper Spy Ring. Wetmore’s home and estate at Fort Salonga, purchased by Suffolk County in 2024 and now known as Owl Hill County Park, was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Suffolk County, NY · 18h

Herald Community Newspapers

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Pirate Fest sets sail on Freeport's Nautical Mile

Residents set sail off the coast of the Nautical Mile on Halloween with the 2026 Pirate Fest. Attendees got to get into costume and enjoy some community fun with one another. Pirate Fest, which was originally scheduled in September, featured an array of activities for children and families on the Nautical Mile, located on Freeport’s Woodcleft Avenue. The event had to be rescheduled due to the Nor’easter storm that caused flooding in the village’s low-lying areas.

Freeport, NY · 2d

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Veterans Day events on the North Shore

November 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, a day on which we honor the millions of brave men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. The following communities on the North Shore will pay their respects:. Calverton. Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Road, Calverton will hold...

Huntington, NY · 2d

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Five to take a seat at the Patchogue Theatre

From its historical local charm, it its diverse lineup Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is the place to be! Located in the heart of Patchogue Village’s downtown, the venue has been brining entertainment locally for over 100 years. Here are five reasons to purchase tickets and take a seat:

Patchogue, NY · 3d

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2026 Christmas Shows at the Madison Theatre, Molloy University, RVC

Now is the time to get those holiday entertainment tickets at theMadison Theatreat Molloy University in Rockville Centre! Take a look at some of their other shows as well, for families and people of all ages!. We Three Kings The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation. November 28 - November 29, 2026.

Rockville Centre, NY · 2d

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Brightwaters Farms in Bay Shore opens its Christmas season November 27

Brightwaters Farms on Manatuck Boulevard in Bay Shore turns over to Christmas on Friday, November 27. The farm, which traces its land back to the late 1600s, opens its Christmas Extravaganza that day with cut trees, sleigh hay rides, a holiday country store and bakery, and a Brunch with Santa that runs every weekend of the season.

Bay Shore, NY · 2d

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The Massapequa Philharmonic Plays Miracle on 34th Street at Tilles Center, Dec. 3 to 5

The stage musical version of Miracle on 34th Street comes to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville for three performances, December 3 through 5, and the orchestra in the pit is from the South Shore: the Massapequa Philharmonic, conducted by its music director, David Bernard.

Massapequa, NY · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Bellmore native Suzette Guilot-Snider to join the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Suzette Guilot-Snider, the fashion designer whose colorful costumes helped define the iconic look of rock band Twisted Sister, will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Hall of Fame's Stony Brook...

Bellmore, NY · 2d

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John Philip Sousa Once Played Patchogue Theatre. On Sunday, His Marches Return for Veterans

More than a century ago, John Philip Sousa was among the acts that played the stage at Patchogue Theatre on East Main Street. On Sunday afternoon, November 8, his marches are back in the same room: the Atlantic Wind Symphony brings A Sousa Salute to our United States Veterans to the theater at 3 p.m., three days before Veterans Day.

Patchogue, NY · 2d

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The Vanderbilt Museum Lights Its Tree in Centerport on Dec. 5, With Frosty and Free Hot Chocolate

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum lights its holiday tree on Saturday, December 5, at 5:00 p.m. in the Mansion Courtyard of the Centerport estate, and the evening is free. Doors open at 4:30. There is no charge, but the museum asks everyone to register in advance on its website. The...

Centerport, NY · 1d

Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 2d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 4d

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 10d