Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At Centereach Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At Centereach Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At Centereach Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $10K was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket, worth $9,565 was sold in Centereach at the 7-Eleven located at 1545 Middle Country Road. It was sold for the Midday drawing held on Thursday, Sept. 28, New York Lottery announced. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
This Locale Is Most Underrated In NY, New Rankings Say This Locale Is Most Underrated In NY, New Rankings Say
This Locale Is Most Underrated In NY, New Rankings Say Much like famed comedian Rodney Dangerfield, this New York locale just “don’t get no respect,” according to a new ranking. Of the nearly 1,000 towns and cities dotting the Empire State, Dutchess County's centuries-old Poughkeepsie was named the most underrated in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. To come up with its list, the website looked at online reviews and rankings to find desirable locations in each state that often go overlooked but offer visitors and locals “tremendous value.” Each selectee boasts a range of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and great dining and sho…
Support Swells For Son Of LI Band Director Killed In Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' Support Swells For Son Of LI Band Director Killed In Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
Support Swells For Son Of LI Band Director Killed In Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially. Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County. The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp chap…
'Shock, Anger': Family Of Bicyclist Killed In Central Islip Hit-Run Raising Money For Funeral 'Shock, Anger': Family Of Bicyclist Killed In Central Islip Hit-Run Raising Money For Funeral
'Shock, Anger': Family Of Bicyclist Killed In Central Islip Hit-Run Raising Money For Funeral As police investigate a double hit-and-run crash on a busy Long Island roadway that left a bicyclist dead, the victim’s relatives are struggling to properly lay him to rest. Felix Cesi Oliva Cruz, age 65, of Bay Shore, died Monday, Sept. 25, after he was hit by two different cars while bicycling in Central Islip, near East Suffolk and Lowell avenues. It happened just steps from the Central Islip Long Island Rail Road station. Earlier Report: 2 Hit-Run Drivers Leave Bicyclist For Dead On Central Islip Roadway According to Suffolk County Police, Cruz was riding his bicycle northbound…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Bayport Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Bayport Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Bayport Store A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Bayport at the L&M Beverage Barn/Superstar located at 724 Montauk Highway. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Sept. 25, New York Lottery announced. Saturday’s winning numbers were 10-12-22-36-50 and the Power Ball is 4. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players…
NY Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover NY Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover
NY Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover A 13-year-old girl from the Hudson Valley is turning chairs on NBC's "The Voice." Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, wowed judges on the Tuesday, Sept. 26 episode of the popular singing show, with a cover of Ella Fitzgerald's "Dream A Little Dream" (scroll for video). "The fact that you're 13 and you sing like that makes me want to vomit," Niall Horan said. "In a good way." Gwen Stefani was so impressed that she got up to give her a hug. According to the bio on her website, Julia has been performing since the second grade and released her first original "Steel Glass" at 10 ye…
Burrito Bash: Restaurant Opens New West Babylon Location With Eating Contest Burrito Bash: Restaurant Opens New West Babylon Location With Eating Contest
Burrito Bash: Restaurant Opens New West Babylon Location With Eating Contest A Long Island staple known for its mondo burritos is offering one lucky winner a year of free meals — but only if they can win an eating contest. The newest Moe’s Southwest Grill on Long Island, located at 713-761 Sunrise Highway in West Babylon, will host a mini burrito-eating contest for its opening weekend on Saturday, Sept. 30, the restaurant announced. The event, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., costs $5 to participate. During the hourlong event, each contestant will be given the same amount of mini burritos (Moe’s is keeping the amount top secret until the contest,…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Center Moriches Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Center Moriches Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Center Moriches Convenience Store A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Center Moriches at the Main Street Mart located at 230 Main Street. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Sept. 23, New York Lottery announced. Saturday’s winning numbers were 1-12-20-33-66 and the Power Ball is 21. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Play…
This Restaurant In Region To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' This Restaurant In Region To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares'
This Restaurant In Region To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Fans of Gordon Ramsay will want to look out for an episode of the famed celebrity chef's revived "Kitchen Nightmares" that will feature a Puerto Rican restaurant in Westchester.  El Cantito Cafe, located in Yonkers at 1550D Central Park Ave., will appear on an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" that is set to air on Monday, Nov. 13, Yonkers officials announced.  During the episode, Ramsay will help the eatery's owners recover from challenges posed by the pandemic, city officials said. No further details have been released by the network, so those interested will have to tune in …
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY $1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket In $748.3M Drawing Sold In NY New York is one of three states in which a second-place ticket worth $1 million for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Sept. 23 was purchased. It was sold in Westchester County at Chestnut Mart on 69 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye. The two other $1M tickets were sold in California and Florida. There was no first-prize winner in the $748,300,000 drawing. The jackpot for the new drawing on Monday, Sept. 25 is now at $785,000,000.
Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location, Now In Patchogue Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location, Now In Patchogue
Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location, Now In Patchogue An innovative Italian restaurant with hundreds of five-star reviews and Instagram-able views will open a fourth Long Island location. ITA Kitchen, which has locations in Bay Shore, Garden City, and East Moriches, will open up its newest spot on Friday, Sept. 29, this time at 69 East Main Street, Patchogue. The eatery, which offers a variety of options for brunch, dinner, desserts, and drinks, has amassed over 55 thousand Instagram followers and gone viral on social media multiple times for its decadent pasta dishes served up in a bowl made of chicken cutlets. “[I] went here to try the v…
4 NY Eateries Make Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report 4 NY Eateries Make Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report
4 NY Eateries Make Top 50 US Restaurants List: New Report A new report by The New York Times listed four New York eateries among the Top 50 in the nation. Stissing House, located in Dutchess County at 7801 South Main Street in Pine Plains, is among the locales to be lauded by The Times in its 2023 “The Restaurant List,” which tests hundreds of eateries across the US to determine which are sending out the most exceptional and exciting dishes. Situated in a building with over 200 years of history, Stissing House as it’s known today officially opened in March 2022 when Clare de Boer took over the French restaurant and turned it into a country tavern…
HGTV Media Company Looks To Long Island For New Home Makeover Episodes HGTV Media Company Looks To Long Island For New Home Makeover Episodes
HGTV Media Company Looks To Long Island For New Home Makeover Episodes If you live on Long Island, want to be on TV, and also need a home renovation, the company that produces many popular HGTV shows wants you. High Noon Entertainment, a media production company behind HGTV favorites like “Fixer Upper,” “Good Bones,” and “Unsellable Houses,” is casting Long Islanders in need of a home makeover, according to its website. Though the show and the network it will air on are being kept under tight wraps — the application only says “major cable network” — a new casting call announced that it is only looking for homeowners who live in Nassau or western Suffolk coun…
'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location 'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location
'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location A popular New York City-based restaurant that has only a few locations outside the city has finally made a touchdown on Long Island, with even more plans to expand. “This place is going to be a success.” Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant taïm, which started in the Big Apple, opened its first-ever Long Island location in Farmingdale, at 1024 Broadhollow Road, on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Offering pitas, bowls, and salads that are fully customizable, taïm has already captured the hearts of Long Islanders with its self-described “nutritious yet highly craveable” dishes. …
Long Island's 'Best Doughnut' Shop Announces New Location Long Island's 'Best Doughnut' Shop Announces New Location
Long Island's 'Best Doughnut' Shop Announces New Location A dessert shop voted as having the best doughnuts on Long Island is expanding further with the addition of a new storefront. Duck Donuts is once again spreading its wings. The national chain is adding its fifth Long Island location, this time at 2334 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, with an expected grand opening date in November 2023, the company announced on Saturday, Sept. 9 via a Facebook post. Duck Donuts was named the best doughnut shop on Long Island by Bethpage’s 2023 Best of LI awards (tied with North Fork Doughnut Company). With a large variety of unique flavor combinations…
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington 'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington A restaurant specializing in breakfast and cocktails both classic and contemporary has opened on Long Island, delighting diners near and far. Over Easy, located at 46G Gerard Street in Huntington, celebrated its grand opening at the beginning of August 2023. Though dozens of brunch spots have popped up on the island, the new restaurant has already generated buzz and a reputation for its delicious – not to mention Instagrammable – food and drinks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Over Easy (@overeasyhuntington) “I've been lookin…
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says A new report by The Washington Post has recognized these Long Island pizzerias as among the best joints in New York State when it comes to certain regional pizza styles. The four pizza joints earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up certain styles of slices are: Eddie’s Pizza, located at 2048 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park, which specializes in ta…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Hampton Bays at the 7-Eleven store located at 53 West Montauk Highway, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the drawing held on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 9-14-20-23-63 and the Power Ball is 1. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. P…
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island A highly-anticipated restaurant opened up on Long Island to rave reviews for its authentic Japanese dishes. “This place is such a gem!” Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, opened in June 2023, with the goal of providing customers with “exceptional service and ensuring that each guest has an unforgettable dining experience.” Over the few months that the shop has been open, it seems to have done exactly that. With authentic Japanese flavors and a plethora of food options, Youta Ramen has impressed diners near and far — with the shop already receiving over 180 five-sta…
Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode Spotlights 'Biggest True Crime Story Of Summer' Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode Spotlights 'Biggest True Crime Story Of Summer'
Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode Spotlights 'Biggest True Crime Story Of Summer' A new episode of ABC-TV's 20/20 focuses on the Gilgo Beach serial murder case, calling it the "biggest true crime story of the summer."The episode, "Long Island Serial Killer," begins at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and lasts until 11 p.m.  New Update -  Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles' The suspect in the case, Rex Heuermann, age 59, resided with his wife and two children at the Massapequa Park home where he grew up at the time of his arrest in late July. He's been charged with the killings of three women and is the prime sus…
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says ‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says In the battle for barbecue bragging rights, this Long Island restaurant reigns supreme, at least according to one satisfied diner. Gigi Gallagher was so impressed after a recent visit to Big Belly Que, located in Smithtown at 863 West Jericho Turnpike, that she just had to share the experience with her fellow foodies on social media. “Best BBQ we’ve had since Texas,” she wrote on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group. “The chef and front ladies were very nice and welcoming!” Gallagher added that her favorites were the brisket, beans, and cornbread. Founded in 2020 by Chris Emanuelo, Big…
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A Wi…
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run from Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),  will use footage …
NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash
NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Martha Stewart clapped back at critics for enjoying a cocktail with a real piece of an iceberg "plucked" from the waters while on a cruise off the east coast of Greenland. “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight," Stewart, age 82, a longtime New Yorker who currently calls the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah home, posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 29. View this post on Instagram A pos…
'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From LI Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour 'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From LI Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour
'How Is This My Life?' Saxophonist From LI Burnin' Up Stage On Jonas Brothers World Tour For Gabi Rose, life has come full circle. She attended her first concert - the Jonas Brothers - as a 12-year-old at Nassau Coliseum. Fifteen years later, she's up on stage with those same famous brothers, wowing sold-out crowds with her saxophone on their world tour. It's an incredible turn of fortune that the 27-year-old singer and songwriter, a Long Island native from Nassau County, never could have imagined. “I didn’t have a role model like that growing up. I didn’t see somebody like me doing that,” Rose told Daily Voice. “So now the fact that it’s really, truly come full circle is insa…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Woman Who Worked For Accused Killer Shares Disturbing Details Gilgo Beach Murders: Woman Who Worked For Accused Killer Shares Disturbing Details
Gilgo Beach Murders: Woman Who Worked For Accused Killer Shares Disturbing Details A new account by a woman who worked for Gilgo Beach serial murders suspect Rex Heuermann details how he liked to hire petite women fitting the description of his alleged victims.In the New York magazine story headlined, "My Boss the Monster," Mary Shell, who reported to Heuermann at his architecture agency located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, also noted how he frequently boasted about his passion for hunting, but never mentioned his wife and two children who lived with him on Long Island, in Massapequa Park. "My former colleagues described how he gushed about his bear-hunting trip…
'The Food Is Perfect': Popular Restaurant Expands To Lake Grove 'The Food Is Perfect': Popular Restaurant Expands To Lake Grove
'The Food Is Perfect': Popular Restaurant Expands To Lake Grove An Asian fusion restaurant has opened its first Long Island location (with a second storefront already lined up) to the acclaim of diners near and far. Mito Modern Japanese Cuisine + Lounge, located at 476 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, celebrated its opening in April 2023, taking over a former P.F. Chang’s in the Smith Haven Mall. In the few months since it's been serving customers, the modern Japanese restaurant has impressed the Long Island food scene. “YESSSSSSS. Yes,” wrote Michele L. of Ronkonkoma on Yelp, “I have no reason to go out for Japanese food anywhere else now.” Michel…
'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island 'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island
'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island A brand-new restaurant from the owners of a former beloved Long Island pizzeria is delighting old customers and new faces alike. “After finally stopping by tonight for the first time, I am left kicking myself for not coming sooner.” The Pacific Street Pizza Co., located at 38 Glen Cove Road in Greenvale, officially opened at the end of June 2023, but the family who owns it goes back much farther. Originally beginning with the family’s great-grandparents migrating from Italy to New York, the Renny family has owned multiple restaurants honoring their Italian heritage, starting with Pep’s B…
'Hidden Gem': This Restaurant Dishes Best Seafood In Suffolk County, Foodies Say 'Hidden Gem': This Restaurant Dishes Best Seafood In Suffolk County, Foodies Say
'Hidden Gem': This Restaurant Dishes Best Seafood In Suffolk County, Foodies Say If your dinner plans call for more surf than turf, this Long Island seafood restaurant is for you. A recent post asking where to find the “best seafood in Suffolk County” garnered over 100 responses on the “Long Island Food & Drink” Facebook group. Days later, there was one clear winner: Varney’s Restaurant in Brookhaven, located at 2109 Montauk Highway. “Sooooooooooo delicious,” reads one enthusiastic comment. “Always fresh and delicious.” Plenty of others seemed to agree, with the restaurant snagging at least 42 recommendations in all. Varney’s opened in 1981 under the direction o…
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Hulu Series Debuts With Look At Missed Warning Signs Gilgo Beach Murders: New Hulu Series Debuts With Look At Missed Warning Signs
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Hulu Series Debuts With Look At Missed Warning Signs A new series premiering on Hulu is focusing on the Gilgo Beach serial murders case and suspect Rex Heuermann, who sits behind bars charged with the killings of three women on Long Island and who is the prime suspect in a fourth murder. Related Story - Serial Murder Case: Suspect's Family Wants Police To Pay For Leaving NY Home 'In Shambles' The streaming network has just launched the all-new series "TMZ Investigates: Gilgo Beach Serial Murders," analyzing the decades-long investigation revolving around the infamous series of killings between 1996 and 2011. Episode 1 centers on mi…
Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Top-Prize Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth over $20,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket, worth $20,684, was sold in Hempstead at the Double Diamond Food Mart located at 196 Henry Street, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the Midday drawing held on Friday, Aug. 11. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.