Long Island News & Things to Do from LI Press

OpEd: NY Has a Rare Opportunity with Penn Station. Let’s Not Lose It.

AMNY By Carlo A. Scissura, President and CEO, New York Building Congress

After decades of disrepair and neglect, Penn Station is on the precipice of becoming the vital transit hub and economic boon it was always meant to be.

Something to Wine About: CANette Roses

Food & Drink

By Linda Delmonico Prussen

There are two rose wine spritzers from CANette that can instantly give your backyard pool or a local beach the tropical appeal: CANette Rose Wine Spritzer Watermelon and Yuzu and CANette Rose Wine Spritzer Pomegranate and Lime.

Destination Unknown Beer Company Opens Second Location Upstate

Food & Drink

By Bernie Kilkelly

Seven years after opening in Bay Shore, Destination Unknown Beer Company (better known as DUBCO) has opened a second taproom on a historic 50-acre farm in the Hudson Valley.

Following community backlash, the Board of Trustees of the Smithtown Library on Long Island reversed a decision to ban Pride displays and LGBTQ-related books from the children’s section during the height of Pride Month. The board convened an emergency meeting on June 24 to overturn the June 21 decision, which directed the library “to remove…
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11 Cats and Dogs Available for Pet Adoption on Long Island

Reigning Cats & Dogs

By Allison Matos

Yes, June is National Adopt-a-Cat-Month, and there’s no shortage of pawesome kitties ready to go home with you. There are also some pretty fabulous fidos on this week’s list, so head down to your local rescue or shelter to scoop up your new best friend today!

Disset Honors Region with New 2022 Ode to the North Fork Chocolate Collection

Dan’s Papers By Jennifer Corr

The 2022 Ode to the North Fork bonbon collection from Disset Chocolate is a way to show love for the community where this handcrafted chocolate is made.