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Cause of death confirmed for actress Susan Saint James, longtime CT fixture

Noting her deep ties in Litchfield, "I'm such a citizen," Saint James said in a 2010 interview with Connecticut Magazine.

Connecticut · 20h

riverheadlocal

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Marker at Aquebogue Cemetery recognizes life of formerly enslaved Brister Youngs

A historic marker honoring Brister Youngs, a man born into slavery in the 18th century who later lived as a free man in Aquebogue, was dedicated Thursday at Aquebogue Cemetery. The Riverhead Town Board, the Riverhead Landmarks Preservation Commission, Town Historian Georgette Case, and representatives of Old Steeple Church dedicated...

Riverhead, NY · 1d
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Hip-Hop Legends Set to Headline Reunion Concert at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Dec. 4th

Golden-era hip-hop royalty will take the stage at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut on Friday, December 4, 2026, for the highly anticipated Hip-Hop Reunion Concert. Presented by prominent promoter Big Mike The Ruler, the event is a celebration of the genre’s foundational icons. The star-studded lineup is...

Wallingford, CT · 1d
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wheninyourstate.com

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You can walk inside a real nuclear sub on Connecticut’s Thames River, no ticket required

Connecticut’s free Navy museum doesn’t disappoint. There’s a submarine sitting on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, and you can walk right inside it. No ticket needed. No line to buy your way through. The USS Nautilus was the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, and it sailed under...

Groton, CT · 3d
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CT Insider

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The New England Christmas Festival is this weekend, with toys, decor and more for sale

Toys, ornaments, kids' clothing and more will be sold at this weekend's New England Christmas Festival.

Connecticut · 2d

Finding Connecticut

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Foxwoods announces November entertainment lineup featuring Night Ranger, Paul Anka and more

Foxwoods announces November entertainment lineup featuring Night Ranger, Paul Anka and more Foxwoods Resort Casino is announcing another exciting month of entertainment to the Northeast this ... The post Foxwoods announces November entertainment lineup featuring Night Ranger, Paul Anka and more first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Ledyard, CT · 2d

SciFiSland

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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 · 3d

Hamptons.com

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“Goody Garlick” Walking Tour Brings East Hampton’s First Witch Trial to Life

The day before All Hallows’ Eve, Friday, October 30th, the East Hampton Historical Society hosted its”Goody Garlick” walking tour in East Hampton. This was the second sold-out date following the “Goody Garlick” tour held the previous week. “Goody Garlick” refers to Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of being a “witch” by her neighbor Elizabeth Gardiner Howell in East Hampton in 1658. The tour explores sites associated with witchcraft in East Hampton, with historical reenactors helping to tell the tale.

East Hampton, NY · 13h

riverheadlocal

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A conversation with author and Riverhead native Rashad Robinson

Riverhead native Rashad Robinson will return home for a conversation, audience Q&A and book signing at Riverhead Free Library on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Robinson, a Riverhead High School graduate who went on to become a prominent national voice on racial and social justice issues, will discuss his first book, From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win with Denise Civiletti, editor and publisher of RiverheadLOCAL.

Riverhead, NY · 1d

longislandwave.com

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Camp Edey's Holiday Light Show Returns December 4 With Nightly Caroling, and Early-Bird Pricing Ends Thursday

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show is coming back to Camp Edey in Bayport for nine nights this December, and this year it adds something new: Girl Scout troops singing carols along the trail every night of the run. Anyone planning to go should know one date before any other. Early-bird pricing ends Thursday, November 5.

Bayport, NY · 3d

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Southold's Brady Rymer, a Three-Time Grammy Nominee for Kids' Music, Joins the Long Island Music Hall of Fame

A lot of Long Island parents have sung along to Brady Rymer in the car. On Sunday, December 6, the Southold musician is being inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame at its museum in Stony Brook Village, with a concert by Rymer and the bands he has played with across his career.

Southold, NY · 2d

longislandwave.com

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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 · 2d

thetideofmoriches.com

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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 · 1d

thetideofmoriches.com

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Friends of the Center Moriches Library Jewelry Sale expands

The Friends of the Center Moriches Library will be hosting their third annual jewelry bling sale, in addition to their regular book sales. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library.

Center Moriches, 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 · 11h

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 2d

CBS News

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 8d

radioworld.com

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 14d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Famous Comedians You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York

New York City has long been one of America’s great comedy capitals, from earlier vaudeville theaters to Manhattan’s stand-up clubs and television studios. But some of the people who helped define American comedy came from places well beyond the five boroughs. Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Jamestown, Saratoga Springs, and the smaller towns of Upstate New York have their own connections to late-night television, sketch comedy, sitcoms, stand-up, and comic writing.

New York · 23d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Historic Hudson Valley Estates and Mansions With Remarkable Stories

The Hudson Valley has been home to some of New York’s most remarkable country houses for more than three centuries. Long before the Gilded Age brought railroad fortunes, elaborate gardens, and grand weekend retreats to the river, colonial landowning families were establishing farms, trading centers, and estates along its banks. The Hudson was both a transportation route and a source of wealth. Land, agriculture, river commerce, and the labor of enslaved people and tenant farmers helped sustain the households that later became known for their imposing mansions.

New York, NY · 23d