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Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge
Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge A swipe through the Twitter feed of Gerardi's Bar and Grill newly opened in Hauppauge will not only make you hungry, but long for old Hollywood. "Elvis appreciated a good sammie and would have LOVED" is posted with a picture of the King biting into one is posted next to ones you might try at the new eatery which serves American cuisine and seasonal fare. A turkey club and chicken BLT tell part of the story. For a lighter appetite, there's a tapas menu with a host of options, from baked clams to bacon-wrapped scallops, and "Lollipop Duo" of crusted lamb chops or roasted chicken lollipops ser…
Michael DeLuca, 65, Of Norwalk, Greenwich Mail Carrier, Golfer, Dies Michael DeLuca, 65, Of Norwalk, Greenwich Mail Carrier, Golfer, Dies
Michael DeLuca, 65, Of Norwalk, Greenwich Mail Carrier, Golfer, Dies A retired mail carrier in Greenwich for 42 years and avid golfer, Michael J. DeLuca, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 15, at age 65. He was born Sept. 24, 1953. DeLuca is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janice Husted DeLuca of Norwalk, and two children, Tatum DeLuca Sullivan (TJ) and Alyson Harrison (Todd); and their mother Sheryl Ann DeLuca (Frangione), along with two grandchildren, Marcus Todd Harrison and Riley Marie Sullivan.  He is also survived by his three siblings, Geno A. DeLuca Jr. (Susan), JoAnn DeLuca and David DeLuca (Sharon) and leaves behind countless family members…
Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands
Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands A Long Island craft brewery will sponsor next month's Oyster Festival which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The waterfront festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and organizers of the Oyster Festival announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that the iconic seaside festival has secured a new title sponsor in Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue.  "The Oyster Fest Committee estimates that between 150,000 to 200,000 people attend each year," said Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay spokesperson…
Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo
Nordstrom Night Out Will Celebrate Opening In SoNo Nordstrom Night Out to celebrate the store's opening in South Norwalk is set. It a chance to "shop with a purpose" at the benefit for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center or DVCC and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Nordstrom Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. which is the night before the store's official opening. Nordstrom is scheduled to open on Friday, Oct. 11 at SoNo Collection Mall in Norwalk.  The new three-level, 140,000 square-foot store will be the retailer's second in Connecticut, following Nordstrom Westfarms in Farmington. Those in atte…
Here Are Five Jewish Delis To Try In Nassau Here Are Five Jewish Delis To Try In Nassau
Here Are Five Jewish Delis To Try In Nassau For a favorite nosh or heartier appetite, here are five Jewish delis to try in Nassau. The suggestions are from Long Island Foodies members on Facebook. Pastrami King, 196 Merrick Road, Merrick: Pastrami sandwiches and matzoh ball soup are served on white linens here. In a Yelp post, Stacy K. of Oceanside says, "If you are craving pastrami, deli, matzoh ball soup, knishes, look no further, my friend. This is a great choice for that and so much more." Lido Kosher Deli, 641 E. Park Ave., Long Beach: Well-established Jewish deli serving stacked sandwiches comfort food. "... totall…
Man Threatens Neighbors With Shotgun In Wantagh Dispute, Police Say Man Threatens Neighbors With Shotgun In Wantagh Dispute, Police Say
Man Threatens Neighbors With Shotgun In Wantagh Dispute, Police Say This story has been updated. A man allegedly threatened his neighbors with a shotgun in an ongoing dispute in Wantagh. The incident on Monday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. led to the man's arrest for menacing, according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the defendant, Joseph Magistro, 33, of Bayview Avenue, became enraged with his neighbors over an ongoing dispute and approached the front of their house with a black colored shotgun in his hands, as he threw barbells into the windows shattering the glass.  Magistro allegedly proceeded to also break a window in the back of the…
Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man
Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man A vulnerable 75-year-old man from Nassau County has been missing for nearly two weeks. According to the Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad, James Grant was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at noon, an incident reported Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1:50 p.m. Detectives described Grant as a male black and said he suffers from a cognitive disorder and is need of medication.  He was last seen leaving Franklin General Hospital on Franklin Avenue, said police. Grant is described at 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes and multi-colored hair and beard. His clothing descr…
Memorial Services Set For Award-Winning East Meadow Librarian, Of Freeport Memorial Services Set For Award-Winning East Meadow Librarian, Of Freeport
Memorial Services Set For Award-Winning East Meadow Librarian, Of Freeport Two memorial services have been set for an award-winning East Meadow librarian who died in July. Loretta Kelleher who was the reference librarian at East Meadow Public Library died of natural causes on Tuesday, July 23. She was a longtime resident of Freeport. The New York Times recognized Kelleher with the New York Times Librarian Award in 2003, according to the obituary. Among the many awards and honors Kelleher had received throughout her career, she was named Librarian of the Year by the Catholic Library Association in 1996, and the Nassau County Library System Librarian of the Year Aw…
New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness
New Long Island Memorial Honors Victims Of 9/11 Illness A memorial to honor the victims of 9/11-related illness is now open to the public at a popular beach on Long Island.  The town of Oyster Bay unveiled the new 9/11 Walls of Honor in memory of residents tho died from 9/11-related cancer and illnesses to its Sept. 11 memorial at Tobay Beach in Massapequa. The town held an unveiling ceremony Thursday, Sept. 5 which was attended by 600 people, including family and friends of victims whose names inscribed on the Walls of Honor were read aloud. The Town’s 9/11 Memorial at the site is inscribed with the names of residents lost on Septemb…
Alert Issued For Missing Elmont Man Alert Issued For Missing Elmont Man
Alert Issued For Missing Elmont Man A 67-year-old vulnerable man has gone missing. Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad is investigating the whereabouts of the man they say has been missing since Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 a.m. in Elmont. The disappearance was reported to police the same day at 11:31 p.m. According to detectives, Victor Achuba, 67, suffers from a cognitive disorder and is in need of medication. He was last seen leaving his Elmont residence, said police. Achuba is described as being 5-foot-7, 180 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. His clothing description and possible destination are unknown, accordi…
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