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Suffolk County man wins $5 million on lottery scratch-off game
Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to ‘A Bronx Tale,’ performing through June 16. A Babylon man has struck it rich with a New York Lottery scratch-off card that he purchased in Lindenhurst. William...
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Astoria Park Carnival
Summer is just around the corner and there’s no better activity than grabbing cotton candy and spending all your change on carnival games at one of NYC’s many fests! One particular favorite of ours is the Astoria Park Carnival that’s returning this June. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Astoria Park Carnival. The Astoria Park Carnival is an annual festival in Queens complete with rides, games and fair food. The 2024 Astoria Park Carnival is from Wednesday, June 5th to Sunday, June 9th. Hours of operation are from 4pm-10pm Wednesday through Friday and 12pm-11:59pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Astoria Carnival grounds are under the RFK Bridge at the corner of Hoyt Ave. N and 19th St.
Family bonds, healthy living built Mineola’s new Oak and Orange to-go shop
Meet Sumiti Uppal Malhotra, the owner of the new Oak and Orange in Mineola. What drives Malhotra, 33, of Dix Hills, is her passion for a healthy lifestyle that starts with what we put in our bodies. And she’s equally passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. To that...
A Garden Grows In Garden City
Tulips, impatiens, mums, marigolds, pansies, begonias. You’ll see it all depending on the season. It’s a meticulous job to grow a garden in Garden City but Tom Armato and Jake Babsin are always up for the challenge. In fact, the two-man planting crew is already preparing flower beds for the summer.
Mets owner's plan for Queens casino gains momentum
NEW YORK -- There's new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's vision to transform the area around Citi Field in Queens. Borough leaders rallied outside State Sen. Jessica Ramos' office Monday and called on her to push legislation supporting the Metropolitan Park proposal, which includes a casino. "This is a great project and Jessica we're calling out to you. We love you, but we need your help and without you this cannot go through," said Aaliyah Rose Scott, of Jackson Heights. Fifty acres of asphalt around Citi FieldThe proposal would transform 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a sports...
Playland set to open May 18. What to know about the park's 96th season
Everybody's going down to Playland Park — as an old commercial jingle goes — on Saturday, May 18 for the opening day of its 96th season. Here's what you need to know. Playland will open the summer season with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 18 at 12 p.m. ...
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