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Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The second prize-winning ticket was purchased in Shirley, at the BP station located at 741 Montauk Highway, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, New York Lottery said. Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers were 34-55-59-65-70 and the Mega Ball was 12. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors' 'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors'
'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors' A new restaurant on Long Island promising the “rustic charm and timeless flavors of Italy” is earning top marks from foodies. Casa Stellina – located in Farmingdale at 300 Main Street – opened in late March 2024. Under the direction of Executive Chef Fabrizio Facchini, the restaurant serves an array of enticing pasta dishes, made in house daily, like the Agnolotti di Vitello e Tartufo, made with braised veal and truffles, reggiano cream, and veal demi. Instagram/Casa Stellina Its menu also boasts nearly a dozen varieties of Roman-style pizza pala, served on a wooden paddle. Among them is…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date The men have arrived. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor from West Babylon, NY; 60-year-old Ken, a property management treasurer from Peabody, MA; 63-year-old Pablo, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, MD; 62-year-old Thomas, and an FDNY chief from New York, NY. Introducin…

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Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $34,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was purchased in Valley Stream, at the Mahavir Convenience located at 779 West Merrick Road, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Thursday, Aug. 8. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $20,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $19,695 – was purchased in Woodmere, at the Stop & Shop located at 253-01 Rockaway Boulevard, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the midday drawing held on Thursday, Aug. 1. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service'
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' Long Island has a new Italian restaurant, and it’s already delighting diners. Centro 336 – located in Hampton Bays at 336 West Montauk Highway – held its grand opening on Wednesday, June 24. The restaurant’s menu boasts a number of Italian staples like pizza, pasta, and chicken parmigiana. Everything is made in house using many of the East End’s local, in season produce. “Our menu centers around family recipes including fresh homemade pasta, individual pizzas from our wood burning oven and dishes with Mediterranean touches, such as clams oreganata, grilled octopus and zucchini chips,” read…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player
Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player These Long Island men rolled the dice and hit it big. Residents from both Nassau and Suffolk counties claimed $1 million lottery prizes in recent days, New York Lottery announced. Nassau County resident Arturo Juarez, of Floral Park, claimed a $1,000 A Week For Life second prize for matching the first five CASH4LIFe numbers drawn on Wednesday, May 15. A second prize on the game guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million. Juarez opted to receive a single lump sum payment of $651,000 after paying Uncle Sam. According to lottery officials, he purchased the lucky ticket in Bethpage, at Jay’s…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot' New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot'
New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot' Long Island’s newest restaurant promises elevated American cuisine served with a side of “timeless elegance.” James & Main opened in East Rockaway at 1 Main Street on Friday, July 26. Billed as “the South Shore’s newest classic,” the restaurant and bar describes itself as a place “where the simple pleasures of the past meet the tastes of today." Lining the walls are a decades-curated collection of art, antiques, wine, and whiskey. Join us on the outside deck for a Frozen Piña Colada🥥 Posted by James & Main on Friday, July 26, 2024 “Come for the ambience of timeless elegan…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winning $34K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store Winning $34K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store
Winning $34K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Grocery Store A lottery ticket promising a five-figure payday was sold at a Long Island grocery store. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $34,038 – was purchased in Huntington Station, at the King Kullen located at 275 West Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Saturday, July 27. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket’s status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County
Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…

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