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The Great Gatsby boat tour takes passengers on a scenic trip around the real-life locations that inspired the Great American Novel.

Viral Great Gatsby boat tour celebrates novel’s 100th anniversary on Long Island

By Nicole Formisano

These 10 fall events across Long Island are perfect for anyone who needs a dose of Halloween spirit — or just some puppy love!

Community Events

Pumpkins, puppies & parades: 10 pet-friendly fall events on Long Island

By Allison Matos

Come From Away at the Engeman Theater in 2025

Community Events

An exuberant ‘Come From Away’ lands at The Engeman Theater in Northport

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Islip

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

Mariah Carey performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

AMNY

PHOTOS: MTV’s VMAs rock UBS Arena for the second year in a row

Lou Gramm, who spearheaded Foreigner, answers all burning questions ahead of the band's Tilles Center appearance.

Concerts & Music

Lou Gramm talks all things Foreigner before The Hits Unplugged at Tilles Center

By By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Producer Fred Mollin talks Billy Joel and Johnny Mathis, recounts Linda Ronstadt’s last recording

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Mariah Carey

AMNY

Mariah Carey to receive the Video Vanguard Award during VMAs at UBS Arena

us open fan week

QNS

US Open Fan Week sees record turnout of nearly 240K people

Students stand outside Lawton Academy in Glean Head.

Lawton Academy in Glen Head celebrates 1 year of performing arts education

By Hannah Devlin

advantage arena

QNS

Immersive ‘Advantage Arena’ gaming lounge returns for 2025 US Open

LI-SHOWROOM

Steinway store in Manhasset to hold masterclass with world-renowned pianist

By Emma Alexander

Louis 'Uncle Louie' Gregory worked for Billy Joel in his youth.

Opinions

Op-Ed: When Billy Joel was my boss (kind of)

By Louis Gregory

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is hosting its inaugural Music Documentary Film Festival.

Community Events

Music documentary film festival coming to Stony Brook

By Grace Sferrazza

Diner patrons during the event.

Community Events

Embassy Diner brings Christmas in July to Bethpage

By Emma Alexander

fan week

QNS

US Open Fan Week starts Aug. 18 featuring world-class lineup of tennis and entertainment for fans

Fabio Pimentel, Westbury Arts Executive Director Tiffany Blair, Johnny Bliss, Gabriel Zhuin and Westbury Arts President Julie Lyon

Community Events

Johnny Bliss from ‘The Voice’ performs at 2025 Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series

By Long Island Press

Joan Rivers was a national icon with strong Long Island ties.

Joan Rivers: The inimitable icon’s Long Island ties

By Annie Wilkinson

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Sewanhaka partners with Plaza Theatrical for ‘Once on This Island’ performance

By Long Island Press

Bayville Arts Council Chair Philip Pecorino stands in front of a mural of the Bayville Bridge by Michelle Mott.

Bayville Arts Council celebrates 6 years of highlighting residents’ talents

By Hannah Devlin

The Great South Bay Music Festival 2024 proved to be a foundational experience for reporter Grace Bonamico.

Suffolk

Backstage and behind the scenes: My first music festival at Great South Bay

By Grace Bonamico

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Senior citizens remain active with FunDay Monday program

By Emma Alexander

Janice Wiley, director of the Church Catalogue Raisonne, celebrates the exhibition's opening at the North Shore Historical Museum.

F. Edwin Church’s impressionist paintings now on view in Glen Cove

By Hannah Devlin

Long Island's Brian Autz is returning to the screen in 'Bachelor In Paradise.'

LI’s Brian Autz joins season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise

By Emily Perez

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a flyer for a rock show

Local bands to take the stage in Queens for ‘Punk Melts ICE’ show

Rey Ruiz

Una noche para enamorarse: Rey Ruiz llega al Lehman Center en San Valentín

Hamptons, Valentine's Day

Behind the Hedges

4 Hamptons Houses We Love This Valentine’s Day