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Bereaved Widower Closes Manorville Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer Bereaved Widower Closes Manorville Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer
Bereaved Widower Closes Manorville Bagel Shop After 'Best Mom' Of Triplets Dies From Cancer Long Islanders are stepping up to support the devastated family of a beloved mother and business owner following her untimely death from cancer. Kathy Fusaro, who co-owned Blazin’ Bagel and Deli in Manorville with her husband Daniel, died in November after a long fight with stage 4 breast cancer, relatives wrote on GoFundMe. She leaves behind her husband and their three sons, triplets Blaze, Chase, and Zackary. “Last night, the best mom I could have ever asked for, passed away…” Zackary wrote. “She fought with incredible strength, but after years of struggle, she is finally at peace.” Fol…
New York's Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Reveal Themselves As Swifties In New Selfie New York's Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Reveal Themselves As Swifties In New Selfie
New York's Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively Reveal Themselves As Swifties In New Selfie Popular power couple and New York residents Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are the latest celebrities to be completely enthralled with pop superstar Taylor Swift. In an Instagram post, Reynolds revealed that he and Lively, who married in 2012 and live in the Northern Westchester town of Pound Ridge, attended an Eras Tour concert in New Orleans in October, an experience he said was "one of the best things I’ve seen/heard/felt." "The main reason I’ll never forget this show is because it brings people together in so many ways," Reynolds, age 48, wrote in the post's caption, also adding, "And …
Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races
Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races These competitive races on Long Island could determine which party controls the US House next year. Below are the four congressional races that will be decided by Nassau and Suffolk county voters this Election Day. US House Office of Photography // Wikimedia Commons user Meenween 1st District: Nick LaLota vs. John Avlon Incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is hoping to defend his 1st District seat from Democratic challenger John Avlon. The district includes the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 46-year-old LaLota is a US Navy veteran who received a law degree from Hofstra …
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her hometown on Long Island following a fire that damaged several businesses. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star, who grew up in Sayville, took to Instagram to share a relief fund created to help the half dozen businesses that were damaged in the blaze along the beloved Main Street on Friday, Oct. 25. “The town I grew up in, Sayville, New York, had a devastating fire yesterday and many small businesses suffered big losses,” the 48-year-old Hart wrote. “I'm donating to the chamber of commerce to help them get back on their feet hopefully i…
Tourists Spent Record-Breaking Amount On Long Island Last Year, Report Shows Tourists Spent Record-Breaking Amount On Long Island Last Year, Report Shows
Tourists Spent Record-Breaking Amount On Long Island Last Year, Report Shows It appears tourists just can’t get enough of Long Island. Travelers spent a record-breaking $7.5 billion across Nassau and Suffolk counties in 2023, according to data from New York State’s annual Tourism Economics report.  That figure far surpassed 2022’s record-breaking spending of $6.6 billion by 12.7 percent. Tourists spent the most, 36 percent, on food and beverages, followed by lodging at 20 percent, the report found. Retail and service stations added another $1.2 billion, or 16 percent of total spend. Suffolk County saw the biggest increase in tourism dollars in 2023, with 15.6…
Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years
Long Island Pizza Shop Closes Abruptly After 50 Years After over 50 years in business and a recent change in ownership, a pizzeria and restaurant has announced its abrupt closure. Franklin Square staple Carmela’s Pizzeria & Ristorante announced on Thursday, May 23 that it would close for good due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” the restaurant wrote in its Facebook post, “and want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage over the years.” Founded in 1971 as a small pizza shop, the family-run business soon expanded to include an Italian restauran…