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They called them the most dangerous stretches of road on Long Island. No crosswalks. Speeding cars. Pedestrians literally running for their lives . . . more

9/7/23

Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York

In recent times, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to flee the place they’ve spent most of their lives, driven out by high taxes, an ever-increasing cost of living . . . more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 9/7/23

Robin Wilson, frontman of the alternative rock/power pop band Gin Blossoms, has settled comfortably into his life on Long Island.

Robin Wilson joins Long Island's most elite musicians

Robin Wilson, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms — and current frontman for The Smithereens — will join the ranks of Long Island legends lBilly Joel, Joan Jett, Carole King, Twisted Sister, Public Enemy and countless others when he is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/23/23

A competitor prepares to toss the caber.

Everyone can be a Scot for the day at Long Island Scottish Festival

Old Westbury Gardens will fill its lush grounds with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the latest edition of the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The annual spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 26, brings plenty of Scottish flair to the storied estate, presented by the Long Island Clan MacDuff. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/16/23

John Pizzicarola and John Kouri, members of the Hambones, which performs a wide range of hits, will take the stage at the Island Park Public Library on Aug. 22.

See The Hambones perform Aug. 22 at Island Park Library

The Hambones — a versatile band that plays anything from classic rock to traditional country — will treat the community to a night of song hits during Island Park Public Library’s outdoor … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/14/23

The rain cleared just in time to create the perfect backdrop for the show.

An Island Park concert at the end of the rainbow

After a rainy day, the weather cleared and Island Park residents came out in force to hear the performance of Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio at the Island Park Library on July 18. Denet … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/14/23

MTA can raise fares, but must control costs

Riders are returning to mass transit offerings like the Long Island Rail Road — they’re just not doing it as fast as transportation officials say is necessary . . . more

8/3/23

Taylor Dayne on stage in Farmingville at the July 23 benefit concert.

Pop star Taylor Dayne comes home

Taylor Dayne became an overnight sensation when she burst onto the scene in the mid-‘80s with her debut single, “Tell It to My Heart,” a top 10 chart-topping dance hit that has remained an audience favorite worldwide for decades. more

By Daniel Offner | 8/2/23

Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936.

Always in tune with Al Jolson

In its first incarnation since the pandemic, the 24th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival is ready to delight loyal fans once again. The festival’s latest edition, on Saturday, Aug. 12, will bring together devotees for a full day of nostalgia and music, celebrating the talent of Al Jolson — the performer bestowed with the moniker “world’s greatest entertainer.” more

By Iris Wiener | 7/26/23

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