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Mega Millions second prize ticket worth $1M sold on Long Island
Nobody on Long Island hit the huge jackpot in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, but one lucky player struck gold with a $1 million second prize ticket purchased in Locust Valley. The Conoco gas station at 320 Forest Ave. was one of three New York locations that sold second-place...
How much are tickets to see Drake and Lil Wayne at UBS Arena?
After nearly a year on the road, Drake is nearing the end of his run. Before the ‘It’s All a Blur, Big As the What? Tour’ officially wraps, Champagne Papi will hit Long Island. The Hip-Hop hitmaker is slated to play back-to-back shows with special guests Lil Wayne and Lil Durk at Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. As of now, last-minute tickets are still available for the pair of concerts. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for the two nights in L.I. was $152 before fees on Vivid Seats. Floor seats start...
Councilman Francisco Moya backs Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8B Queens casino plan
Queens Councilman Francisco Moya endorsed Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build an $8 billion casino complex next to Citi Field — but state Sen. Jessica Ramos, another influential political player who can make or break the project, is not on board. “I wholeheartedly believe that Metropolitan Park is in Queens’ and New York City’s best interest,” Moya who represents the communities around Flushing Meadow Park and Willets Point said in a statement Thursday — referring to the name of Cohen’s proposed gaming center, hotel, and music venue. For Cohen’s casino project to succeed, he needs the state Legislature to approve a law to...
Live: Final Four voting in GLI’s Bartender Battle Long Island 2024
Here’s where to cast your vote for Long Island’s greatest bartender of 2024. Scroll down for the rules and instructions, and to vote. Voting for in the Final Four runs from noon on Wednesday, March 27, until noon on Sunday, March 31, which is Easter Sunday. The Final...
Age 55+ Housing Units Available Through Lottery
Five new housing units are available through a lottery to people ages 55 and up. Applications for the units at Stoneridge Estates became available last week. The lottery drawing will be held May 1. The five units are two-bedroom two-bathroom, at either $312,625 or $468,875. Read More ...
Italian Market, Salon, Bagel Shop Coming to Dix Hills Plaza
An Italian food market is one of several new businesses that will be coming to the Dix Hills Plaza as the center undergoes extensive remodeling. Salpino Italian Food Market and Catering, which has stores in Wantagh and North Babylon, will be located on the outside Read More ...
Bagel Bites: Port Washington shop churns out 8,000 bagels a weekend
We asked Greater Long Island readers to name their favorite bagel shops in Nassau and Suffolk counties — and then we did our research, leaving no sesame seed behind, no raisin unturned. Murdak’s bagels are rolled and then enjoy a leisurely 24-hour rest in the walk-in to proof before...
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