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Comedian Kathy Griffin Set To Perform Stand-Up Show On Long Island Comedian Kathy Griffin Set To Perform Stand-Up Show On Long Island
Comedian Kathy Griffin Set To Perform Stand-Up Show On Long Island Comedian Kathy Griffin will swing through New York on her second US tour since being “canceled” in the wake of her infamous photo scandal. The 63-year-old Emmy winner is set to perform two shows in the Empire State as part of her new stand-up tour, “My Life on the PTSD List.” Griffin will first play in Westchester County, at Tarrytown’s Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22. After that she’ll appear on Long Island, at Huntington’s Paramount theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. It marks the second major US tour for Griffin since she was all but blacklisted from the entertainment in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Actress and New York native Sheryl Lee Ralph will be immortalized in Tinseltown. Ralph, who grew up on Long Island and stars in the hit series Abbott Elementary, is among 31 entertainers named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday, June 26. A visibly emotional Ralph shared the news with her fans in a video posted on Twitter. “Everybody’s blowing up my phone… I just have to thank God. I have to thank everybody who considered me for this,” she says in the video. “I’m overwhelmed, grateful, and I’m blessed.” You’ve heard me say …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From New York Dies At 66 Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From New York Dies At 66
Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Actor From New York Dies At 66 Emmy-winning actor Peter Scolari, a New York native known for his co-starring role with Tom Hanks in the ABC comedy “Bosom Buddies,” died at the age of 66 following a two-year battle with cancer. A Westchester County native, Scolari, from New Rochelle, died on Friday, Oct. 22, his manager, Ellen Lupin Sanitsky announced. The veteran actor got his big break on “Bosom Buddies” but also appeared in multiple films, tv series, including famed parts in “Newhart,” “Murphy Brown,” “The Good Fight,” and won an Emmy for his portrayal of Ted Horvath on "Girls" in 2016. Scolari was also nominated fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in  the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island
Popular Anchor Carol Silva Will Call It A Career After 33 Years With News 12 Long Island A longtime News 12 Long Island anchor announced she will be signing off for the last time later this year. Carol Silva, one of News 12’s most prominent and popular newscasters, tweeted on Thursday, June 6 that she will be retiring in December after more than 30 years with the channel. “First I handed out the tissues. Then came the #MaryTylerMooreHug after I announced I'll be moving away from the @News12LI anchor desk in Dec @elizabethnews12 @elisadestefanoTV @news12li @hoffmanrich Longtime News 12 anchor Carol Silva announces retirement,” the 65-year-old Silva posted on Twitter. A Long Isl…

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by Zak Failla