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‘RHONY’ Star’s Buzzy Long Island Cafe Hit With Stop-Work Order On Day One ‘RHONY’ Star’s Buzzy Long Island Cafe Hit With Stop-Work Order On Day One
Rhony’ Star’s Buzzy Long Island Cafe Hit With Stop-Work Order On Day One Bethenny Frankel’s brand-new Supermodel Cafe on Long Island was hit with a stop-work order at its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 13. Frankel, a former “Real Housewives of New York City” star, did not mention the troublesome paperwork in her numerous Instagram posts about the launch. The Town of Southampton said Frankel’s pop-up cafe violated New York State building codes, Town of Southampton zoning rules, and created a dangerous and unsafe condition, Newsday reported. However, a Frankel spokesperson told Newsday the order "does not require the cafe to close, and there is no anticipated disru…
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…
Toxic Weedkiller Settlement Cash Going Toward Pollinator Gardens In LI, Hudson Valley: AG Toxic Weedkiller Settlement Cash Going Toward Pollinator Gardens In LI, Hudson Valley: AG
Toxic Weedkiller Settlement Cash Going Toward Pollinator Gardens In LI, Hudson Valley: AG Several Hudson Valley and Long Island organizations are receiving thousands of dollars to create pollinator gardens, restore habitats, and expand environmental programs through money stemming from a settlement over toxic consumer weedkillers.  New York Attorney General Letitia James and The New York Community Trust announced $505,000 in grants for 28 organizations across the state to support pollinator conservation projects in historically underserved communities.  The funding includes grants for organizations in Kingston, Hudson, Nyack, Newburgh, Ossining, Brookhaven, Mastic Beac…
NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NY ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…
Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years On Long Island Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years On Long Island
Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years On Long Island A family-owned seafood restaurant and market that has operated for 49 years on Long Island is shutting up shop. Catfish Annie’s in Commack opened in 1977 under the ownership of Anthony and Kathleen Annunziato but will close at the end of August, Kathleen wrote Thursday, Aug. 6 in a social media post. “We would like to thank you all for 45 years of love, friendship, and laughs,” she wrote in the Instagram post. “I have decided to hang up my apron and retire at the end of August.” Anthony Annunziato died in 2024, but a variety of “children, nephews, and long time kitchen staff” kept the busi…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Top Long Island Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant Top Long Island Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant
Top Long Island Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant A popular taco truck on Long Island has expanded to a permanent building. Taquero Mucho has been slinging birria tacos from in front of a storage facility at 1654 Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore for a few years, with its West Coast flavor making it a Newsday critics’ pick for best tacos on Long Island. But now, owner Max Carballo has added a permanent spot at 15 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, a 15-minute drive from the truck, according to several posts on the restaurant’s busy Instagram page. Taquero Mucho offers more than just tacos, serving up burritos, quesadillas, and traditional birria w…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To Long Island — See The Details ‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To Long Island — See The Details
‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To Long Island — See The Details A former “Real Housewives of New York City” star is opening a pop-up cafe on Long Island. Bethenny Frankel’s Supermodel Cafe will launch Thursday, Aug. 13 in East Quogue, the reality star announced on Instagram. “There’s a new supermodel in town…” Frankel wrote in a Thursday, July 30 Instagram post for the store. Frankel, 55, has most recently devoted her social media pages to “supermodel snacks,” which are generally healthy small dishes that are easy to make at home. The cafe will include various bagels, spreads, and dips, along with lattes, caviar, cheesecakes, and more, according to Peo…
LI Dad Dies Suddenly Playing Hockey — Just After Wife’s Breast Cancer Battle, Fundraiser Set LI Dad Dies Suddenly Playing Hockey — Just After Wife’s Breast Cancer Battle, Fundraiser Set
LI Dad Dies Suddenly Playing Hockey — Just After Wife’s Breast Cancer Battle, Fundraiser Set A Long Island dad died suddenly Monday night, Aug. 3, and the community rallied around his wife and two children. Scott Coppola was playing hockey, “one of many sports he loved,” when he died, according to an online fundraiser set up for his family. “Scott was the guy who lit up every room he walked into: the life of the party, equally happy cracking jokes with the adults or playing catch with the kids,” organizer Alison Miller wrote in the GoFundMe. “He never missed a chance to end a family wedding with a heartfelt rendition of ‘American Pie.’” Coppola’s wife, Tara, recently battled breas…
‘A Hero Needs A Hero’: Former LI Fire Chief Searches For Kidney Donor ‘A Hero Needs A Hero’: Former LI Fire Chief Searches For Kidney Donor
‘A Hero Needs A Hero’: Former LI Fire Chief Searches For Kidney Donor A longtime Long Island firefighter and former NYPD detective desperately needs a kidney and is reaching out to the community in search of a donor. John Gillen, of Wantagh, was chief of the Wantagh Fire Department for 10 years, worked in the department for more than three decades, and was also a detective squad commander in the NYPD. “The majority of my dad’s life, he has given his life to other people,” one of Gillen’s daughters said in an Instagram video shared Monday, Aug. 3 by the fire department. Even when Gillen was no longer chief, he was still the first person on the scene of a Want…