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Best Antiques Store On Long Island In 2024: Oakdale Antiques Plaza Best Antiques Store On Long Island In 2024: Oakdale Antiques Plaza
Best Antiques Store On Long Island In 2024: Oakdale Antiques Plaza We are thrilled to announce that Oakdale Antiques Plaza has been named Best Antiques Store on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its Facebook page, walking into Oakdale Antiques Plaza feels like stepping into a carefully curated time capsule—the space is filled with one-of-a-kind treasures, from delicate pocket watches to antique telephones, radios, and even nostalgic trains. With an ever-changing inventory, no two visits are the same, per its Facebook page. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island…

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Best Pediatric Practice On Long Island In 2024: Stony Brook Children's Best Pediatric Practice On Long Island In 2024: Stony Brook Children's
Best Pediatric Practice On Long Island In 2024: Stony Brook Children's We are thrilled to announce that Stony Brook Children’s in Center Moriches has been named Best Pediatric Practice on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Stony Brook Children’s provides comprehensive pediatric services, including primary care, general pediatrics, and a range of subspecialties, according to its website.  Stony Brook Children’s fosters a family-centered approach, ensuring parents are involved in every step of their child’s health journey, per its website. "Dr. Walker is great," said one Readers' Choice voter about a pediatrician at the practce. …

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Readers Choice
Best Bike Shop On Long Island In 2024: Campus Bicycle Best Bike Shop On Long Island In 2024: Campus Bicycle
Best Bike Shop On Long Island In 2024: Campus Bicycle We are thrilled to announce that Campus Bicycle in Stony Brook has been named Best Bike Shop on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Congratulations to Campus Bicycles! The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December.  Daily Voice Visit the shop at 1077 NY-25A in Stony Brook or check out its Instagram account @campusbicycleshop to learn more.

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Readers Choice
Best Movie Theater On Long Island In 2024: Regal UA Farmingdale Best Movie Theater On Long Island In 2024: Regal UA Farmingdale
Best Movie Theater On Long Island In 2024: Regal UA Farmingdale We are thrilled to announce that Regal UA Farmingdale has been named Best Move Theater on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! With its IMAX auditorium, crystal-clear digital projection, and powerful sound system, Regal UA Farmingdale delivers every movie with stunning detail and dynamic audio, according to its website.  Per the theater's website, a major draw for regular moviegoers is the Regal Crown Club, which rewards visitors with points on every ticket and concession purchase so that members can redeem points for free tickets, upgrades, and exclusive di…

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Readers Choice
Best Women's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Runway Couture Best Women's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Runway Couture
Best Women's Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Runway Couture We are thrilled to announce that Runway Couture has been named Best Women's Clothing Store on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Runway Couture prides itself on its dedication to putting clients first, according to its website. Runway Couture’s expert stylists are dedicated to helping clients find pieces that not only fit perfectly but also make a statement, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ cate…

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Best Nursery/Garden Center On Long Island In 2024: Hicks Nurseries, Inc. Best Nursery/Garden Center On Long Island In 2024: Hicks Nurseries, Inc.
Best Nursery/Garden Center On Long Island In 2024: Hicks Nurseries, Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Hicks Nurseries, Inc. has been named Best Nursery/Garden Center on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Rooted deeply in the community's history, Hicks Nurseries has flourished alongside its neighbors for over 170 years and its sprawling grounds are filled with vibrant annuals, hardy perennials, and an impressive selection of trees and shrubs, all carefully curated to thrive in local gardens, according to its website. Hicks Nurseries stands out for its long-standing dedication to quality, offering expert advice and a welcoming environm…

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Readers Choice
Best Indian Restaurant On Long Island In 2024: Beenz Indian Grill & Bar Best Indian Restaurant On Long Island In 2024: Beenz Indian Grill & Bar
Best Indian Restaurant On Long Island In 2024: Beenz Indian Grill & Bar We are thrilled to announce that Beenz Indian Grill & Bar has officially been voted Best Indian Restaurant on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether you're craving a steaming bowl of biryani, a perfectly spiced tikka masala, or a plate of paneer saag, Beenz has it, per its website. The menu, which you can explore online, is designed to cater to all palates, offering a wide selection of vegetarian, seafood, and meat entrees from the best of Indian culinary traditions.  The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on L…

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Politics
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357  Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…

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Politics
Election Day Traditions, Superstitions Run Gamut: 'Make Nachos, Drink Heavily' Election Day Traditions, Superstitions Run Gamut: 'Make Nachos, Drink Heavily'
Election Day Traditions, Superstitions Run Gamut: 'Make Nachos, Drink Heavily' After months of endless campaign ads, fundraising texts, rally speeches, and plenty of late-night TV fodder – who could forget, “They’re eating the dogs!!” – you’ve finally cast your ballot. Now what? If you’re like most politically minded Americans, you’ll be glued to wall-to-wall TV coverage, or constantly refreshing (doom scrolling?) your social media feed until a winner is finally projected in the presidential race. Spoiler alert: it could take days. And election-related stress is no joke: A majority of Democrats and Republicans said concern over the presidential race was spiking their …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Problem Voting? NY State Attorney General Has A Hotline For Help Problem Voting? NY State Attorney General Has A Hotline For Help
Problem Voting? NY State Attorney General Has A Hotline For Help As thousands flock to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James reminds voters that a hotline is available on election day for help. Hotline staffers can help voters troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues they may encounter when they cast their ballot. To help, James issued guidance for voters ahead of the election, and a guide addressing frequently asked questions is also available. “All New Yorkers have the right to feel safe when casting their votes,” said James. “Our Election Protection Hotline will help ensure that every voice is heard – whether you’re v…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races Fresh polling appears to show a political divide between two closely watched congressional races on Long Island. Democrat Laura Gillen leads incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito by 12 percentage points, 53 to 41 percent, among likely voters in New York’s 4th District, according to a Siena College/Newsday poll released Tuesday, Oct. 22 D’Esposito has represented the 4th District, which includes central and southern Nassau County, since 2023. The race was considered a tossup by The Cook Political Report. Earlier Report: Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Move on, chocolate chip, Kamala's new flavor is dropping.  The co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, just announced  that they have teamed up with the progressive advocacy group MoveOn.Org to create a new flavor of ice cream called "Kamala's Coconut Jubilee," in honor of Vice President Harris' presidential campaign.  It's part of a get out the vote campaign that will kick off with a rally in Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 16. The "Scoop The Vote" tour will then travel to more than 20 battleground cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
NYers Urged To Beware, Report AI Election Misinformation NYers Urged To Beware, Report AI Election Misinformation
NYers Urged To Beware, Report AI Election Misinformation State leaders are urging New Yorkers to beware purposely misleading election information generated by artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Sept. 5, New York Attorney General Letitia James released an online guide to help voters identify and report AI-generated “deepfakes” that can create videos depicting politicians saying or doing something they never did. Misinformation can also deceive voters on things like eligibility to vote, and where, when, or how to vote. “New Yorkers deserve to be well-informed, not misinformed, about their choices for the upcoming November elections,” James said…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers Voters in New York are being warned about scammers who are trying to confuse them ahead of the state’s primary elections. The New York State Board of Elections has received reports from voters across the state who have received unsolicited text messages from an outside group pushing incorrect polling place information. “The State Board would like to remind voters that the best place to get information about elections and voting is directly from the New York State Board of Elections and the County Boards of Elections,” the agency said in a press release Monday, June 24. “Voters are enc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Debate Over Debates: Zeldin Rips Hochul's Offer Of Single Matchup Before Gubernatorial Election Debate Over Debates: Zeldin Rips Hochul's Offer Of Single Matchup Before Gubernatorial Election
Debate Over Debates: Zeldin Rips Hochul's Offer Of Single Matchup Before Gubernatorial Election The debate stage is finally set between New York’s two gubernatorial candidates, Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin and current Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, though quarreling over the debates themselves drags on. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Hochul’s campaign committed to a single, one-hour televised debate between Zeldin, which will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at Pace University in Manhattan. It will air on Spectrum News NY1. Earlier Report: 'Never Been In Question': NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Says She Will Debate Lee Zeldin “Governor Hochul looks forward to debating on Oct. 25 and highlighting…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition Seven Long Island high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, based on thei…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region
Arrival Of Cold Air From Canada Will Bring Widespread Frost To Parts Of Region A change in the calendar to November will be marked by the arrival of cold air from Canada in the region. Following a weekend marked first by heavy rain and then thick clouds on Halloween Day, Monday, Nov. 1 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service. Related story: Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Clouds will increase and conditions will become brisk and breezy on Tuesday, Nov. 2 as voters go to polls in much of the region. The high temperature will be in the low 50s with wind …

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of New Yorkers Who Think Cuomo Should Run For Re-Election New Poll Reveals Percentage Of New Yorkers Who Think Cuomo Should Run For Re-Election
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of New Yorkers Who Think Cuomo Should Run For Re-Election Support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to wane as the majority of New Yorkers are encouraging him not to run for re-election next year, according to a new Siena College poll. A poll conducted among 809 New Yorkers between Tuesday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 29 found that just one-third believe that Cuomo should finish out his term and run for re-election in 2022. Conversely, 39 percent said he should serve out his term but not seek re-election, while 23 percent are calling for him to resign immediately. Of those polled, 27 percent of white voters, 40 percent of Latinos, and 52 percent of…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Extremely Detailed Map Reveals Who Your Community Voted For In 2020 Presidential Race Extremely Detailed Map Reveals Who Your Community Voted For In 2020 Presidential Race
Extremely Detailed Map Reveals Who Your Community Voted For In 2020 Presidential Race An interactive, incredibly detailed map of how neighborhoods voted in the 2020 presidential election has been released. Created by The New York Times, the online map of the U.S. shows which candidate people voted for at the state, county, and precinct levels. The darker the color, the higher the percentage of voters cast ballots in favor of the Republican (red) or Democratic (blue) candidate. Possibly the best feature of the NYT map is that it provides side-by-side voting information for the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. It is easy to move from one map to the other and see whether a…

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by Kristin Palpini
Politics
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to come under fire for his new license plate design proposal, this time with Internet buzzing with speculation the whole thing is rigged. Last month, the governor announced that he was launching a statewide survey (which has since closed without results being announced) to allow New Yorkers to vote on the design of a new license plate, with each of the five proposals featured Empire State landmarks. One of the plates features the new Tappan Zee Bridge, whose official name, Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, was pushed through by the governor to honor his late fath…

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by Zak Failla