Tag: Suffolk County
Dave Davies of The Kinks Invades Suffolk Theater
The Kinks recorded more than two dozen albums since then, and at the center of it all resides the imaginative guitar work and craftsmanship of Dave Davies, who will be ripping through an unforgettable set of Kinks classics as well as his own solo efforts at Suffolk Theater on Saturday, April 22.
The Ultimate Guide to Long Island Downtowns
Punctuating Long Island's smorgasbord of communities are a variety of lively downtowns—characterized as popular local centralized hubs comprised of all the aforementioned businesses and attractions renowned for their wide range of exceptional cuisines, activities and tourist destinations. The following is a list of some of Long Island’s most popular and well-known downtowns, along with some of their top highlights, all well worth a visit with friends, family members, loved ones, and/or simply perfect for solo excursions to explore, learn about, and ultimately, embrace. Here’s the Ultimate Guide to Long Island Downtowns.
Student Essay Contest About Autism & Bullying Seeks Submissions
The topic students are to address: “Why autistic and developmentally disabled people become targets of bullies, and how can my school and community prevent it?”
Authorities: 36 Indicted in Historic Takedown of Rt. 110 Heroin Ring
The drug ring, dubbed the “110 crew,” peddled heroin outside hotels, restaurants, strip malls, big box retailers and coffee shops.
Should Voters OK Referendum for a NY Constitutional Convention?
This November we are poised to determine whether or not New Yorkers will convene the first convention in 50 years to amend our state constitution.
Lawsuit Could Still Drive a Stake Through Jake’s 58 Gambling Casino
Jake's 58 may be open for gambling, but a lawsuit pending in State Supreme Court since September says the Village of Islandia violated its own code to allow a casino at the former Marriott hotel--while Suffolk County OTB is betting on its success to bail it out of bankruptcy.
Long Island Summer Camps Guide
Just like backyard BBQs and trips to the beach, it wouldn’t be summer on Long Island without children’s summer camp adventures. From traditional day camps and sleepaway camps to genre-specific camps for kids interested in sports, science or the arts, there is no shortage of fun to choose from. What follows is a guide to summer camps on Long Island!
Obamacare Advocates to Rally Outside Rep. Peter King’s Office
Asked on Wednesday how King intends to vote, his spokesman said King is still looking at the legislation and has not come to a decision.
Cuomo: GOP’s Health Care Changes Potentially ‘Devastating’ To New York
An angry Cuomo took aim at House Republicans after the provision was added the beleaguered health care bill as a way to sway unconvinced Republicans in Congress to support the bill.
The INN: Long Island’s Enduring Refuge Provides Shelter From Life’s Countless...
The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) is a volunteer-based nonprofit whose mission is to address hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food, shelter, long-term housing and supportive services for all those in need. It operates a network of 14 soup kitchens, in 21 locations, serving more than 300,000 meals annually. It runs three emergency shelters in Nassau County—two designated as refuges for homeless families, the other for homeless men. The INN provides 23 formerly homeless families with long-term housing throughout Long Island, offers housing and supportive services to homeless veterans, and works to resolve homelessness overall and ultimately empower families’ self-sufficiency. The INN’s latest facility, its Center for Transformative Change (CTC), is a one-stop resource center helping individuals successfully navigate multi-tiered, multi-agency services so crucial for the homeless, unemployed or destitute to get back on their feet.