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Merrick Estates Civic Association gears up for 65th summer of fun
The Merrick Estates Civic Association’s community center on Shore Drive has remained an integral part of the community for nearly 65 years. Boasting a private pool, play areas, beach volleyball courts, additional sporting facilities and views of the East Bay, MECA takes pride in the class and relaxation it offers South Shore residents.
CASH4LIFE ticket worth $1,000 a day for life sold on Long Island
BAY SHORE, Long Island (PIX11) – A CASH4LIFE ticket worth $1,000 a day for life was sold in Bay Shore, according to lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Sunrise Liquor Store on Sunrise Highway. The winning numbers are 10, 14, 32, 55 and 56 and the Cash Ball is 2. The CASH4LIFE drawing takes […]
L.I. pizzerias raise money for fallen NYPD detective's family, charities
ELMONT, N.Y. -- Pizzerias on Long Island are making more than just pizza Wednesday; they're making a difference, raising a lot of dough to support local law enforcement."We're here supporting the Back the Blue Initiative," Bayport resident Sam Incalcaterra said.For Incalcaterra, this is personal. Her fiance is an NYPD officer."I think more than the money, I think is the support that they'll feel and the love," she said.Five dollars from every pie sold at participating pizza places Wednesday will be donated to three cop charities -- Beyond the Badge, Project Thank a Cop, and Silver Shield Foundation -- and the...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball second-prize winner claims $1M in one-time lump sum
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing. Leslie Scurry of Bay Shore matched the numbers on Dec. 13, 2023, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Parkwood Express, located at 1460 Brentwood Rd., in Bay Shore, New York.
At Queens Night Market, inflation doesn’t exist — you can still eat your way around the world for just $5
They’re kind of a big deal. So much has changed since 2015, the year the Queens Night Market first set up camp in Flushing Meadows, promising $5 snacks and meals from a collection of mom-and-pop vendors — a group as diverse as you’d expect to find in Gotham’s most global borough. Nine years down the road, the world may seem different — and much more expensive — but the market remains much the same. Back for yet another season, running Saturdays from 4 p.m. to midnight until the end of October, you’ll still pay no more than $5 or $6 per dish,...
Long Island Dog Shows, Fri-Sun, May 17-19
It’s a real “dog day afternoon”! The Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their fur children to the Long Island Island Kennel Club Show on Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the beautiful Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. This year’s Long...
New York Equestrian Center celebrates a century
It’s the last equestrian center in the Town of Hempstead — and this weekend marks its 100th anniversary. The New York Equestrian Center, in West Hempstead, is holding a birthday bash 100 years in the making. “The first thing people get out of it is joy,” Alex Jacobson,...
Cha-Ching: $50K Ticket Sold At This East Rockaway Store
On Wednesday, April 17, the New York State Lottery announced that a third prize-winning Powerball ticket had been sold at a store in East Rockway. The winning ticket, worth $50,000, was purchased at Rockaway Petru, located at 411 Atlantic Avenue. Powerball winning numbers are drawn from a field of one...
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst King Kullen
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a grocery store on Long Island, New York Lottery officials said. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Lindenhurst at the King Kullen store located at 600 North Wellwood Avenue. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, April 15. Monday’s...
Culinary Delights celebrate 26 years
Culinary Delights, organized by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its 26th year with resounding success, drawing over 650 attendees and boasting participation from 70 restaurateurs, participants, and vendors. Under the elegant ambiance of Glen Cove Mansion, the April 15 event showcased the finest culinary offerings of the North Shore, attracting attendees not only from Glen Cove, but also from neighboring communities in mid-Nassau and Suffolk counties.
At the Bellmore Memorial Library, many laughs had at ‘An Afternoon of Comedy’
In Bellmore-Merrick last weekend, laughter was abundant thanks to “An Afternoon of Comedy” at the Bellmore Memorial Library. Gary Smith’s NY Entertainment Club joined forces with the library, presenting a hilarious afternoon of comedy with three national touring artists, Chris Montey, Ellen Karis and Les Degen. All...
From Baldwin to Red Bank: Michael White Keeps Long Island memories alive through his artwork
Though he now lives in Red Bank, New Jersey, Baldwin native Michael White, 54, maintains a strong connection to his Long Island roots from 70 miles away — through his art. The works of White, a 1987 graduate of Baldwin High School, adorn the walls of the high school cafeteria and the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station — a depiction of the beloved Nunley’s Carousel amusement park, which once stood at the corner of Milburn Avenue and Sunrise Highway. The attraction opened in 1940 and operated until 1995, when it closed and the land was sold to Pep Boys.
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