In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . .
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By Stanley B. Bergman
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10/5/23
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The Island Park Library concluded its summer concert series Sept. 1, with a performance from the popular Beatles cover band, Penny Lane.
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By Kepherd Daniel
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9/22/23
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The smell of Italian food spread throughout Island Park as Sacred Heart Church hosted the 53rd annual San Gennaro Feast from Sept. 7-10.
The statue of St. Januarius, the festival’s namesake, was …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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9/15/23
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Today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type . . .
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By Brian Curran
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9/14/23
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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 . . .
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9/7/23
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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 . . .
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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9/7/23
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Isle Harbor resident Bernie Ditchik loves stories. In 2016, at 92, he published a children’s book, “Grandpa Bernie’s Bedtime Stories.” He will be celebrating his 100th birthday with a new …
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By Janet Prete
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9/3/23
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The Island Park Library featured the Hambones on Aug. 22, for a summer library concert.
According to the group’s website, TheHambones.com, the Hambones were formed 12 years ago, and its four …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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9/3/23
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Dozens of people sang and enjoyed Greek cuisine as the Greek Orthodox Panaghia Church in Island Park hosted its annual Greek Food and Music Festival.
The festival ran from Aug. 17 to 21 providing …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/26/23
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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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