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Long Island schools got $600 million in aid from NY Lottery last year
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. School districts on Long Island received just shy of $600 million in aid from the New York Lottery last year, according to a new state lottery report.
Locust Valley couple set to transform Bay Shore building into bakery café
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. Daria Lamb of Locust Valley had a decision to make. Either keep pursuing a dream job at the University of Chicago, her alma mater, or proceed to open a pie shop in downtown Bay Shore.
All about Chef JoJo’s Cookshop, opening this summer in Bay Shore
When you’re cooking regularly for Hamptonites — along with their guests who might have, shall we say discerning taste — one of the most important aspects of preparation is the shopping. So Siegel got to know her farm stands, such as East Hampton Town’s renowned Round Swamp...
Smithtown Fire Department holds 100th annual Memorial Day parade
The Smithtown Fire Department hosts its 100th annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street in Smithtown on May 27. The parade was followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Smithtown Town Hall. — Photos by Steven Zaitz.
Paw Prints: Meet Jazz, Meowy, Peanut Butter and Licorice!
Welcome to the 29th edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home. This cool customer is Jazz, a twelve year old Yorkie mix up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. While some may consider him a senior, he’s still lively and has plenty of dance moves to accompany any music you choose, whether it’s swing, big band, easy listening or the jive. Lighthearted, as well as light on his feet, he is the most delightful sidekick and companion. Chatty and charismatic, he’ll soon have you convinced to let him move in, share your blanket, and make him pancakes for breakfast! If our boy Jazz sounds like the one for you, do the hustle over to Little Shelter, sign on the dotted line, and waltz away with your new best friend! 631-368-8770, ext. 21.
Burger King opens inside Islip Terrace Bolla Market along Sunrise
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. Drivers jammed up in Oakdale merge traffic on Sunrise Highway can now take a break — and maybe kill some time — over a Whopper Jr. with cheese.
Thred clothing boutique to close in Patchogue Village
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. [Correction: Thred closes in Patchogue June 30, not the end of May as was initially reported.]. Thred, an independently owned clothing boutique, is closing in downtown...
Skies clear in time for Setauket Memorial Day Parade and wreath laying ceremony
Despite the threat of rain, the Setauket Memorial Day Parade went on as planned on Monday, May 27. Hosted by Veterans of Foreign War Post 3054, the event began with a wreath-laying ceremony on the Village Green. After the ceremony, veterans, volunteer firefighters, elected officials, the Ward Melville marching band, Scouts, dancers, twirlers and more marched up Main Street to Route 25A, where hundreds of participants lined the street.
Flower Power exhibit opens at the Mills Pond Gallery
Art is in full bloom at the Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond Gallery in St. James with its latest exhibit, Flower Power. The unique show, which runs from June 1 to 29, flows through four gallery rooms and the center hall gallery on the first floor of the historic 1838 Greek Revival mansion.
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