FOOD & DRINK
Shake Shack drive-through approved for Long Island debut
Approved, approved, approved. Brookhaven’s town board gave the green light on all three requests in an application to open Long Island’s first-ever drive-through Shake Shack. Shake Shack sought a special permit for a major restaurant as part of a commercial center, approval of accessory outside seating, and waivers...
Melville restaurant manager cited by Suffolk County Police during SLA check
Suffolk County Police on April 25 cited the manager of a Melville restaurant during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check. In response to community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers along with Second Precinct Patrol officers, New York State Liquor Authority, Town of Huntington Fire Marshall, and Town of Huntington Code Enforcement Inspector conducted a SLA Inspection at Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant, located at 400 Broadhollow Road, at 11 p.m.
Spotted lanternflies to start hatching around NY, NJ: Why you should kill them
Editor’s note: The video above is from March 3, 2023. NEW YORK (PIX11) — As May approaches, the tri-state area will be seeing the return of spotted lanternflies as they begin to hatch. New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation said spotted lanternflies (SLFs) are a major threat to the state’s agricultural industry and should […]
The Long Island Jewish Film Festival returns to Huntington for its second year
The Cinema Arts Centre will host a five-day celebration of Jewish Cinema and culture, with films that include thoughtful documentaries, captivating dramas, and historically significant films. This May, the Long Island Jewish Film Festival will return to Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre for the festival’s second year. The second season of...
Winning Take 5 lottery ticket sold at Rochester liquor store
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A winning New York Lottery Take 5 ticket was sold over the weekend in Rochester at 791 Discount Liquor on Jay Street. The ticket was worth $17,826.50. Another winning ticket was sold at West Babylon Superstar on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field […]
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.
Village Idiot Pub to open at the OTB Racing Forum in Hauppauge
Village Idiot Pub will be galloping into the OTB Racing Forum in Hauppauge this spring, just in time for the last leg of the Triple Crown, Greater Long Island has learned. The restaurant group that’s behind the VIP chain of restaurants, as they’re locally referred, has just inked a deal with Suffolk OTB and is looking to start serving up bar food to locals and the pony players alike.
Music teachers from across Long Island honored at the LIMEHOF Educator of Note awards
Five music teachers from across Long Island were recently honored at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) in Stony Brook in a special ceremony honoring the organizations most recent Educator of Note Award winners. The teachers honored include Alan Schwartz (Great Neck, 2023), Frank Abel (Uniondale/Roosevelt,...
Tabler Block Party 2024: Gallery
On Thursday, April 25, the Tabler Block Party was hosted by Quad Connextions and gathered students to participate in a variety of outdoor activities. The event is a Tabler Community tradition where students play volleyball, tie-dye tote bags and play yard games. The event also offered free food and the opportunity to win prizes. Take a look at some of the outdoor activities students engaged in:
Stony Brook University students combat fashion waste with trash to treasure thrift shops
As the focus on fashion sustainability and raising awareness about clothing waste surpluses gains traction on social media and in the news, students at Stony Brook University aren’t just hitting the books; they’re actively making plans to establish pop-up thrift shops. Throughout the semester, students, clubs and organizations have been turning campus fashion on its head by hosting thrifting events to combat waste and promote sustainability.
The Spirit of Stony Brook Spring Showcase in photos
The Spirit of Stony Brook held their sixth varsity band spring concert on April 19, 2024 inside Island Federal Arena. Director of Athletic Bands Justin Stolarik conducted the band through all the songs they have learned and performed throughout the year, while also highlighting some of their special sections like the drum line and sousaphones. The color guard showcased their talent in two performances, and there were some guest performances such as SBU Jazz Studies professor Dr. Ray Anderson and SBU graduate assistant for the Marching Band Taylor Peterson. Here is a look into the showcase through photos:
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