Protesters request the release of at-risk “people on the inside” in Sing Sing prison
By: James Bowen OSSINING, N.Y.— More than 40 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in less than a month by the Department of Corrections and […]
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COVID-19 causes plastic bag ban push back creating concern among Long Island environmentalists
Long Island’s plastic bag ban was set to go into full effect on March 1, but as COVID-19 progresses, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation […]
Fitness Trainer Records Live Workouts for Anyone to Follow During the Quarantine
By Vinny Mutone In an attempt to bring fitness back into the lives of many during the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforced quarantine […]
Food banks and restaurants step up to help communities in need amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Kelly Alvarado and Rabia Gursoy Paul and Alex Todaro, a senior couple, are the only volunteers left at the Long Island Cares center on […]
Lady Brewsters introduce Lunar Ascent beer during International Women’s Month
By Sara Ruberg and Anthony Leon Michelle Demetillo brewed up an idea last year to celebrate women—with beer. Demetillo, who works for North Fork Brewing […]
Ryu Shu Kan Japanese Arts Center brings Taiko drumming to Long Island
By Jawad Hossain and Erika Peters Inside a martial arts studio, a mighty thudding echoed in the room. A line of 12 drummers, from ages […]
Long Beach holds Shabbat service for Pride Month
By Vivica Michel and Luis Sanchez The LGBT Network is inviting over 100 people to attend a “Pride Shabbat” service on June 21, during Pride […]
Brookhaven Home and Garden Show educates visitors on wildlife
By Jawad Hossain and Maia Vines A garden filled with fuzzy scented geraniums and pink and red petunias greeted Leandra Mendez, her two sons, Mateo […]
Holi celebration brings colors to Long Island
By Scott Terwilliger and Gary Ghayrat Dressed in a harvest-gold, damask-patterned sherwani – a coat-like lengthy garment common in India – the president of India […]
Largest surfing contest in nearly eight years is coming to Long Island
By Paige Clarke and Luis Sanchez The third stop of the World Surf League’s International Longboard Tour is coming to Nassau County’s Long Beach from […]