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N.Y. Lottery: Lucky player gets $50K with Powerball third-prize ticket
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player won $50,000 with a third-prize winning Powerball ticket. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the April 27 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Pramukh 2294, located at 2294 Hempstead Tpke., in East Meadow, New York.
'Bit Long Islandy': Popular Pizza Guru Renders Verdict On Local Restaurant
The verdict is in. Self-proclaimed pizza expert and Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy found himself on Long Island Monday, April 29, and stopped by da-Angelo Pizzeria & Ristorante in Albertson for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” YouTube series.After snapping a quick photo with a fan, the …
Danville girl to compete at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
DANVILLE, Pa. — Leah Graham is a sixth grader at Danville Area Middle School, and like many kids her age, she loves dogs. But this 12-year-old takes that love a step further. Leah has been showing dogs since she was five. "I like the competition and I like spending...
New restaurant Oak & Vine opens Thursday in Glen Cove
A gathering place “where hospitality, unity, and exceptional culinary experiences converge.”. That’s the vision for Oak & Vine in Glen Cove. So say the owners, Rehan Alam and Billy Figaro, both alumni of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, who have collaborated on the launch. Oak & Vine is scheduled to open Thursday, May 2, at 75 Cedar Swamp Road, a freestanding building and the previous home of The Salt Grill.
A Black-owned supermarket in Jamaica, Queens is bridging the grocery gap
As a teen growing up in Long Island, Earnest Flowers recalls reading a news article about a young Black man who opened a supermarket. The man lived in the Midwest, but the memory lived in the back of Flowers’ mind for years. “It was just remarkable to me that,...
$1 hot dogs to be sold during Mets game against Cubs
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Here’s a deal you’ll surely relish. The Mets will be serving $1 hot dogs during their game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Gluten-free or vegetarian options are available, and you can purchase up to four hot dogs per transaction, according to the team’s website.
All About Birds: Banding Birds
“Does your group band black skimmers?” was the title on an email to the nsaudubon.gmail.com account. “Today, I photographed one with a YELLOW BAND and the NC Audubon researcher tells me that this is a band from NY. I can send a photo, or if you’re not the group and can forward my info, I would appreciate it.” Frank Baker wrote.
Bethpage Guitarist Shares Talent In Albany
Bethpage High School senior Matthew Schneider received a certificate of recognition from New York State Sen. Steve Rhoads, following his recent performance at the 51st annual Joseph R. Sugar NYSSMA Day in Albany. He and his fellow musicians from the NYSSMA All-State Instrumental Jazz Ensemble performed at South Gallery Concourse of the Empire State Plaza and at a reception for state legislators, members of their staff, parents and New York State School Music Association members. Matthew, who plays guitar, was also selected to the NYSSMA All-State Music Festival in December and recently starred in Bethpage High School’s musical production of Catch Me If You Can.
Feathers And Folly
Resident ruffled as majestic peacock appears in backyard. Last night around 9 p.m., I put the dog outside for her nighttime ‘go’ before bed,” said the homeowner who lives on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. “It’s dark out here, but I looked over from the backdoor and I see what looks like a bird, a big bird, so I take a picture; now this thing is like two feet long…it’s huge and I don’t know exactly what it is or what to do.”
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