OpEd: Don’t Give Up on Build Back Better: An OpEd for NY Communities
Climate change will remake our world unless we remake it first. Fortunately, we know what to do.
Something to Wine About: 2019 Channing Daughters Rosso Fresco
It’s cold outside. And for many Long Islanders, one of the best things about the times of cold weather is Long Island’s lovely red wines, like the 2019 Channing Daughters Rosso Fresco.
Fogo De Chão Serves Up Tasty Brazilian Cocktail, the Passion Fruit Caipirinha
Fogo De Chão gives a nod to the country its founders, Arri and Jair Coser, grew up in with its passion fruit caipirinha, a Brazilian cocktail.
Cats and Dogs Available for Adoption at Long Island Animal Shelters
Check out these lovely cats and dogs waiting to be adopted from Long Island animal shelters.
Covid Positivity Rate in NY Drops Below 10%, Hochul Says
New York continues to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases as the state gradually recovers from the winter holiday surge of Omicron, with the positivity rate dipping below 10% for the first time in a month, Gov. Kathy Hochul said at a visit to Brookhaven National Laboratories on Friday.
Boyfriend Was Solely Responsible for Petito’s Death, FBI Says
The FBI has determined that Brian Laundrie was solely responsible for killing his fiance, 22-year-old Blue Point native Gabby Petito, in Wyoming this summer and considers the case closed, authorities said Friday.
Pollution is “Personal,” Hochul Says in Offshore Wind Farm Push
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to increase funding for environmental projects such as Long Island’s fledging offshore wind farm industry was inspired by witnessing toxic pollutants contaminate her native Buffalo as a child.
Hochul Responds to 2 Long Island School Districts Defying Mask Mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul responded on Friday to reports of two Long Island school districts going against the statewide Covid-19 mask mandate in schools.
New York Islanders Legend Clark Gillies Dies
National Hockey League Hall of Famer and former New York Islander Clark Gillies, who was part of the team’s dynasty that led the Isles to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980 through 1983, has died. He was 67.
Bay Shore Was ‘Hollywood East’ in Early Years of American Film Industry
In the early 1900s, Long Island went beyond showing shorts and feature-length movies: It took the action to the next level when it became location central for film production, not suspecting that after a few short years Hollywood would become the world capital of the commercial movie industry.
Is Covid Retreating in the U.S.? Data Paints Encouraging Scenario
New coronavirus cases are falling in parts of the United States hardest hit by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, according to a Reuters analysis of public health data, offering an early indication the virus might once again be on retreat.
The Weekender: 5 Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend
Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, fundraisers, and a musical performance.
