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.
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By Daniel Offner
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8/23/23
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Helen Ann Dolan, who led a life committed to philanthropic endeavors that benefitted her community and the world at large, died on Aug. 19 of natural causes at 96.
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By Laura Lane
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8/28/23
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Once upon a time, when you did a survey of the most respected people in America, names like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton would dominate the list.
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10/26/23
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Raynham Hall Museum held its annual Twelfth Night Celebration on Jan. 5, marking the start of 2024 with light refreshments and holiday drinks at the historic Revolutionary and Victorian house. …
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1/19/24
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I have known Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer since 1972. I have watched him grow from being a state assemblyman to one of the most powerful political leaders in the United States. Schumer is a serious and smart lawmaker, and he measures his every word with the greatest of caution. When he speaks, it is well planned, because he is conscious of the fact that the press will hold him accountable for his actions.
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By Jerry Kremer
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3/29/24
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The Hofstra baseball team missed out on a chance to defend its conference title last year and is fueled for a return to the championship stage in late May this spring. After reaching the NCAA …
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By Andrew Coen
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4/5/24
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Jennie Grams, a resident of the Oyster Bay Manor Assisted Living, celebrated her 102nd birthday. She was joined by friends and family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and everyone had a great time singing, chatting and celebrating.
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8/28/23
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It was a simple act of kindness, volunteering to serve dinner at the Glen Cove men’s shelter, that led Lindsay Fox and Nitika Moran to found Friends of St. John’s seven years ago. The …
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By Laura Lane
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12/28/23
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In a virtual press conference on Tuesday, Democratic congressional candidate Tom Suozzi underscored his determination to alleviate the tax burdens faced by residents of the 3rd Congressional …
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By Roksana Amid
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2/2/24
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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes.
That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the …
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3/29/24
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