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Long Island ‘Out Of Darkness Walk’ Aims To Prevent Suicide Long Island ‘Out Of Darkness Walk’ Aims To Prevent Suicide
Long Island ‘Out Of Darkness Walk’ Aims To Prevent Suicide The upcoming fundraiser event will donate all proceeds to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This Sunday, May 7, Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead is hosting an ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organized by four members of the school’s class of 2023, the walk and fundraiser benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP). Guests will walk the track for the length of the event, and entrance requires a five-dollar donation. In addition to the tickets, the students organizing the event launched a GoFundMe, which has already exceeded its $2,500 …

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by Sophie Grieser
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New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Island New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Island
New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Island Looking for your big break? Look no further. Grant Wilfley Casting is searching for non-union actors to appear as extras in a nightclub scene being filmed for a new HBO show, according to the casting call posted on Backstage. The show, called “Boss!”, is in need of “hip” and “trendy” actors over 18 years of age of any gender.  It says it's seeking actors from Long Beach, Long Island City as well as New York City. Shooting is scheduled to take place on Long Island Monday, April 24, and Tuesday, April 25 in Manhattan. About 150 to 200 people will be in the scene and there will b…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return 'Live' This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is returning to the streets of New York City for its 95th celebration after being curtailed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying the parade will be delight crowds once again on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. This year's parade will feature the signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, marching bands, performance groups, celebrities, clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus, Macy's said. “We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving D…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Jones Beach Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening COVID-19: Jones Beach Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening
Covid-19: Jones Beach Hosts Fireworks Show As NY Celebrates Reopening Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to show the world that New Yorkers are “returning to life as we know it” with a series of fireworks displays across the state to celebrate the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Ten fireworks shows, including one at Jones Beach State Park, are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 - a day Cuomo said New Yorkers will remember. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Of NY Restrictions Lifted As State Hits Vaccine Milestone Additionally, Cuomo said that on Tuesday night, all state assets, including the Empire State Building will be lit blue and gold to honor the …

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by Zak Failla
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Remember 'Bagel Boss' Meltdown Guy? He Just Inked Fighting Deal In Atlantic City Remember 'Bagel Boss' Meltdown Guy? He Just Inked Fighting Deal In Atlantic City
Remember 'Bagel Boss' Meltdown Guy? He Just Inked Fighting Deal In Atlantic City A man whose bagel shop meltdown went viral will be getting in the ring to fight other internet celebrities.  Chris Morgan of Long Island will have his first fight on Sept. 7 at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, TMZ reports. No word yet on the 5-foot-fighter's opponent but it could be someone like Antoine Dodson, the "hide yo kids hide yo wife" guy, the outlet said. Morgan was pummeled by a man nearly twice his size last week in a New York bagel shop last week after he lashed out at a female customer, yelling about how women on dating sites respond to his height.

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by Cecilia Levine