Long Island Weekly

05/04/2022

Honor Flight Long Island Taking Veterans To Military Memorials

Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), the iconic volunteer-run Veterans’ organization, is proud to announce resumption of bi-annual flights to Washington, D.C., after two years of pandemic related restrictions. HFLI’s first scheduled flight on Saturday, June 4, will take 40 United States Veterans to visit their military memorials, meet with service branch representatives, commiserate with fellow Veterans and exchange stories. Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who gave all to defend the United States and preserve our freedoms, by providing free, one-day trips so Veterans can visit D.C....

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Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), the iconic volunteer-run Veterans’ organization, is proud to announce resumption of bi-annual flights to Washington, D.C., after two years of pandemic related restr…

05/04/2022

Blakeman Unveils Memorial Day Initiative

Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman joined Veterans, Members of the Women’s Auxiliary, Active Duty Military, representatives of Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts and announced a major Memorial Day initiative. County Executive Blakeman announced two county-wide 50-second moments of silence on Memorial Day, May 30, to honor the fallen. The first moment of silence will be at noon, followed by the second moment of silence at 6 p.m....

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Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman joined Veterans, Members of the Women’s Auxiliary, Active Duty Military, representatives of Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts and announced a major Memorial Day i…

04/28/2022

Joan Osborne’s Fave Poets

When the pandemic hit the giant existential pause button for the world back in March 2020, Joan Osborne was in the middle of mixing and mastering what would become her 10th studio album, Trouble and Strife, which was released in fall of that year. But because of raging pandemic numbers and a lack of live touring, the Brooklyn resident was forced to hunker down with her daughter....

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When the pandemic hit the giant existential pause button for the world back in March 2020, Joan Osborne was in the middle of mixing and mastering what would become her 10th studio album, Trouble an…

04/26/2022

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Join us for The Safe Center’s 40th Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Brookville Country Club on Monday, June 13th! We have two outing times to choose from so register now to get the spot you want. This event will sell out! Visit www.tscligolf.org

04/25/2022

Sweeter With Time

This year marks a milestone year for Eileen Caplin Wysel and her husband, Ronnie, owners of Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park, its 75th anniversary to be exact. The lingering pandemic derailed the planned celebration that always takes place in October and draws hundreds for candy and sweet memories, marked with free egg creams. “We get hundreds of people at our functions,” Eileen Caplin Wysel said....

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This year marks a milestone year for Eileen Caplin Wysel and her husband, Ronnie, owners of Bobb Howard’s General Store in New Hyde Park, its 75th anniversary to be exact. The lingering pandemic de…

04/25/2022

Wegmans Announces First Store On Long Island

Wegmans Food Markets is bringing its incredible customer service, restaurant foods, and one-stop shopping experience to Lake Grove with the announcement of its first location on Long Island. This 100,000 square foot store will be located in the DSW plaza at the corner of Middle County Road and Moriches Road. Wegmans has entered into an agreement to purchase 8.5 acres of the existing 28-acre plaza....

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Wegmans Food Markets is bringing its incredible customer service, restaurant foods, and one-stop shopping experience to Lake Grove with the announcement of its first location on Long Island. This 1…

04/25/2022

American Airpower Museum C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience Returns May 14

The American Airpower Museum (AAM) continues its popular C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience with another one set for May 14 (rain date May 15). Guests fly on an original WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft “Second Chance,” and are joined by AAM’s Living Historians for a breathtakingly realistic and unforgettable recreation of what U.S. Paratroopers experienced on D-Day....

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The American Airpower Museum (AAM) continues its popular C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experience with another one set for May 14 (rain date May 15). Guests fly on an original WWII Douglas C-47 …

04/25/2022

The Don Of Doggie Couture

Anthony Rubio’s rise to being a fashion plate for the four-legged set all started with a little dog named Bandit that stole the then-aspiring fashion designer’s heart. He chats with Long Island Weekly's Dave Gil de Rubio about growing up in The Bronx, becoming the first pet fashion designer to showcase at New York’s Fashion Week and his passion for working with The Humane Society of the United States and The Guide Dog Society.

Anthony Rubio’s rise to being a fashion plate for the four-legged set It all started with a little dog that stole then-aspiring fashion designer Anthony Rubio’s heart. The little pooch’s name was B…

04/25/2022

May 20: Armed Forces Appreciation Day Celebration

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that veterans and active United States military personnel are invited to the Town of Oyster Bay’s Armed Forces Appreciation Day Celebration slated for Friday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. This free event, open to all Town of Oyster Bay residents currently or formerly active, will include a BBQ and entertainment by the singing group American Bombshells....

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that veterans and active United States military personnel are invited to the Town of Oyster Bay’s Armed Forces Appreciation D…

04/23/2022

A Deeper Shade Of Latin Soul

Archival box set explores Fania Records’ attempt at crossing over What Motown and Stax/Volt were to rhythm and blues, Fania Records occupied the same place in the world of Spanish-language music that evolved from boogaloo into salsa by the early to mid-’70s. Founded in 1964 by Dominican-born composer/bandleader Johnny Pacheco and Brooklyn-born, Italian-American ex-New York City police officer/lawyer Jerry Masucci in 1964, Fania’s demographic was a younger generation of predominantly second-generation Latin-Americans....

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Archival box set explores Fania Records’ attempt at crossing over What Motown and Stax/Volt were to rhythm and blues, Fania Records occupied the same place in the world of Spanish-language music th…

04/22/2022

Where’s Our Wegmans?

With all of Long Islands retail bounties, there remains one glaring omission from the landscape—Wegmans Supermarkets. Our local communities have one of the highest per capita incomes in the country, thus making it a magnet for shopping meccas and retail offerings. Anyone who travels along Old Country Road in Westbury or Route 347 in Stony Brook can surely attest to this....

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With all of Long Islands retail bounties, there remains one glaring omission from the landscape—Wegmans Supermarkets. Our local communities have one of the highest per capita incomes in the country…

04/22/2022

Becoming Vested - New York Retirement News

Becoming Vested - New York Retirement News

If you are vested, you’ve earned enough service credit to qualify for a pension benefit, even if you leave public employment before retiring.

04/22/2022

Wildly Impressive Asian Fusion Comes To Wantagh

Every once in a while, a restaurant comes along that is so modest that it is imperative for you to try it for yourself to understand what makes it so spectacular. That restaurant would be the newest addition in Wantagh, Kama Asian Fusion, led by Michelin Star Chef Peter Beck. Beck is a Michelin Star-rated executive chef, earning the title while he headed the kitchen at Tamarind in Tribeca, more than 20 years ago....

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Every once in a while, a restaurant comes along that is so modest that it is imperative for you to try it for yourself to understand what makes it so spectacular. That restaurant would be the newes…

04/21/2022

Cristen Ronzo Recognized As Coach Of The Year

Cristen Ronzo, a cheerleading coach at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District, was named Coach of the Year by the Section 8 Coaches Association. It is Ronzo’s seventh year coaching cheer at Division. In 2020, the team was the Universal Cheerleading Association Regional Champion in the Coed Division and placed second in the Nassau County Championship....

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Cristen Ronzo, a cheerleading coach at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District, was named Coach of the Year by the Section 8 Coaches Association. It is Ronzo’s seventh y…

04/20/2022

Nothing But The Best For Fido

In less than one month, the rapid success of the newly launched dog treat business, Bark and Bones Bakery, has curious dog parents taking notice. “I was looking at a variety of other things to do, to pivot into something else, another career direction,” William Ward, a 35-year newspaper industry professional said in response to the COVID pandemic over the past two years....

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In less than one month, the rapid success of the newly launched dog treat business, Bark and Bones Bakery, has curious dog parents taking notice. “I was looking at a variety of other things to do, …

04/20/2022

High School Principal Sheds Light On College Admissions Process

Syosset High School Principal Dr. John Durante recently launched a podcast with the goal of providing information straight from college admissions professionals of top universities and colleges. “I know that Syosset High School has a fabulous guidance department and the parents here are well-served, but I thought, ‘What if I did a podcast with college reps who would be willing to talk about their school, the entrance process, the essay, the application and more?’ ” he stated....

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Syosset High School Principal Dr. John Durante recently launched a podcast with the goal of providing information straight from college admissions professionals of top universities and colleges. “I…

04/19/2022

Annual Valentines For Vets Program

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti announced that her second annual Valentines for Vets program held in the month of February was a wonderful success. “Building on last year’s program, our second annual Valentines for Vets program was a wonderful success,” Sillitti said. “The Valentine’s cards that were so beautifully created by our local students and community members helped warm our local veteran’s hearts and made the holiday extra special.”...

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Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti announced that her second annual Valentines for Vets program held in the month of February was a wonderful success. “Building on last year’s program, our second annual V…

04/19/2022

GILLIBRAND MEETS WITH 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION IN POLAND

“I was honored to meet with the brave men and women of the 82nd Airborne Division in Poland," Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said. "Their dedication to protecting freedom and democracy is inspiring. I’m deeply grateful for their service to our country and their work to defend our allies.”

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“I was honored to meet with the brave men and women of the 82nd Airborne Division in Poland,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said. “Their dedication to protecting freedom and democracy is i…

04/19/2022

July 16: Help Honor Long Island Veterans

Be the wind beneath our wings after two years of pandemic flight suspensions, by attending HFLI’s annual fundraiser “Listen To The Wind Gala 2022” with Honoree Evelyn Kandel, Nassau County Poet Laureate and former United States Marine Corps Sergeant! Semper Fi Evelyn! Join the Honor Flight Team and like-minded Long Islanders to Honor the Men and Women who served America and defended our freedoms....

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Be the wind beneath our wings after two years of pandemic flight suspensions, by attending HFLI’s annual fundraiser “Listen To The Wind Gala 2022” with Honoree Evelyn Kandel, Nassau County Poet Lau…

04/16/2022

Cicchetti And Good Times At Bacaro

You have either eaten at Bacaro Italian Tavern in Massapequa Park, know someone who has or need to move it up on your list of must-places to try. The food, service and atmosphere are all in alignment and have made it one of the most notable, bustling Italian restaurants on the island. The owners, Joseph Boncaore and Thomas Soluri, have said it best in their own description of this classic but contemporary establishment, “In Venice, the custom called ‘andar a cicheti,’ or stopping by the bacaro for a drink and some bites of a delicious appetizer, is considered essential to life and well-being.” Bacaro Italian Tavern is exactly that–inviting, lively and warm....

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You have either eaten at Bacaro Italian Tavern in Massapequa Park, know someone who has or need to move it up on your list of must-places to try. The food, service and atmosphere are all in alignme…

04/16/2022

The Darkness Brings Rock & Roll Back Into The Light

Anyone with doubts that rock and roll is still with us should look no further than The Darkness. The UK quartet are back touring behind their latest, last year's Motorheard. Lead singer Justin Hawkins chats with Long Island Weekly's Dave Gil de Rubio about weathering the pandemic, the new album and his love of younger groups like Amyl and The Sniffers.

Rock and roll may have been pushed out of the limelight by hip-hop, K-pop and whatever social media is spewing out, but know that The Darkness has kept those fires burning ever since they came roar…

04/16/2022

Fave Soundtracks For Justin Hawkins Of The Darkness

It's easy to get caught up in the over-the-top presence of Justin Hawkins, vocalist for UK outfit The Darkness. So who knew soundtracks are a major passion of his. He shares with Long Island Weekly's Dave Gil de Rubio his top five film platters.

Best known as the falsetto-wielding front man of The Darkness, Justin Hawkins has spent the past 20 years picking up the theatrical hard rock mantle from the likes of Queen and AC/DC. Currently on …

04/15/2022

Merle Norman Cosmetics Drops NEW Spring Color Collection

This season, embrace self-expression with color. Merle Norman Cosmetics (affiliate-friendly) introduces its Revival Color Collection for Spring. Featuring a new, stay-all-day lip liner in twelve gorgeous shades, and breezy washes of versatile shadows in a budge-proof, liquid-to-powder formula, this collection provides all the must-haves for Springs hottest makeup looks. NEW Plush Lip Liner ($22) The most versatile lip liner yet features a waterproof formula to provide comfy 8-hour wear…...

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This season, embrace self-expression with color. Merle Norman Cosmetics (affiliate-friendly) introduces its Revival Color Collection for Spring. Featuring a new, stay-all-day li…

04/14/2022

Scofflaws Frontman Brooks Still Rocking Steady

The influential ska band he launched 35 years ago is still together, and Richard Brooks, saxophonist, singer and heart and soul of the Scofflaws, is ready for more gigs in 2022, including April 15 at Amityville Music Hall. Brooks, who is 65 and lives in Huntington, said his sax skills remain strong. “I’m playing better than I ever did,” he said....

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The influential ska band he launched 35 years ago is still together, and Richard Brooks, saxophonist, singer and heart and soul of the Scofflaws, is ready for more gigs in 2022, including April 15 …