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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 · 2d
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Stony Brook Hospital’s Iconic 1970s Complex Is Getting a New Look

The massive concrete and glass towers surrounding Stony Brook University Hospital are undergoing a major architectural transformation. Stony Brook University has released plans to replace […] The post Stony Brook Hospital’s Iconic 1970s Complex Is Getting a New Look first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Long Island, NY · 4d

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Montgomery Clift’s $8 Million Manhattan Townhouse Still Has the Bar Where He Hosted Marilyn Monroe

The NYC Home Where Montgomery Clift Hosted Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor Just Listed for $8 Million Some homes hold […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Manhattan, NY · 6d

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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 · 3d

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Meet the ‘Marvelous’ Atlanta-based dancer now on tour with Usher and Chris Brown

As Usher Raymond and Chris Brown take the stage at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a record-breaking five-night run of The R&B Tour in Atlanta November 5- through November 11, so, too, will an Atlanta-based dancer named Marc “Marvelous” Inniss. Inniss — or “Marv,” as he is affectionately referred to...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

PIX11

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Actor, comedian Ray Romano honored in LI Hall of Fame

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (PIX11) — One of New York’s very own was honored, being inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Thursday. Actor and comedian Ray Romano was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with his manager, Rory Rosegarten. “Being born and raised in New York, it’s a huge […]

Stony Brook, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Santa, a Puppet Procession and a Tree Lighting: Stony Brook Village Sets Its 47th Holiday Festival

Stony Brook Village will light its holiday tree for the 47th time this year. The Ward Melville Heritage Organization holds its 47th Annual Holiday Festival on Sunday, December 6, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main Street. Admission is free. The afternoon, hour by...

Stony Brook, NY · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Civic action helps save historic Howell-Smith-Osborn-Diamond-Geiger house from destruction

We hear a great deal about local and national issues before Election Day, but that is hardly the end of the story. Recently, quick action by Ketcham Inn Foundation president Bert Seides and members of the Historic District Advisory Committee helped stop the demolition of the 296-year-old-Howell-Smith-Osborn-Diamond-Geiger House in East Moriches. Theirs is just one example of the importance of local civic engagement that helps preserve both historic properties and our quality of life here in the Moriches.

East Moriches, NY · 2d

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Cold Spring Harbor's Whaling Museum Turns 90 With a 26-Foot Squid Made of Beach Plastic

A 26-foot giant squid made from plastic picked up on Long Island beaches is hanging inside the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor, the centerpiece of a family exhibition on sea monsters and mermaids. The museum is also marking its 90th year, and November brings a pickle-making party, a cocktail-hour craft night and a book talk on the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY · 2d

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Dylan Skolnick reinstated as director of Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington

The Cinema Arts Centre and Dylan Skolnick announced on Nov. 6 a mutually acceptable resolution following a mediation process, returning Skolnick to the CAC and marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Long Island’s most treasured cultural institutions. Skolnick, son of the Huntington theater’s founder and...

Huntington, NY · 1d

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Theatre Three's Christmas Carol Opens Saturday in Port Jefferson, and Every November Seat Is $30

Scrooge returns to Main Street in Port Jefferson on Saturday. Theatre Three opens its annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol on Nov. 7, and it runs through Dec. 27 at the theater at 412 Main Street. The theater's own listing calls this its 42nd annual production of the show, which makes it one of the longest-running holiday traditions on a Long Island stage.

Port Jefferson, NY · 3d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Little Legacy Learning Center hosts Candy Wonderland Halloween celebration for Baldwin families

Giant smiles, sugary surprises, and overflowing bowls of goodies filled the room as families gathered for a sweet evening at Little Legacy Learning Center’s Candy Wonderland celebration. Held at 881 Merrick Road on Friday, Oct. 30, the festive Halloween gathering offered a welcoming space for neighbors to connect. Roughly...

Baldwin, NY · 1d

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Five Crafts, Cookies and Santa: The Long Island Children's Museum Opens the Holidays on Nov. 28

The Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City is opening its holiday season after hours. Jolly Jamboree, an evening event on Saturday, November 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., fills the museum with holiday music, crafts, a cookie decorating table and visits from Santa, two days after Thanksgiving. What kids...

Garden City, 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 · 1d