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Black Long Island Whalers Highlighted in New Exhibit at Cold Spring Harbor’s Whaling Museum
Settled past the gift shops and cafes on Cold Spring Harbor’s main street is a humble monument to an industry that once powered the world – the Whaling Museum and Education Center. Currently, the museum is holding a special exhibit called “From Sea to Shining Sea: Whalers of the African …
LI Congressman George Santos to Face Federal Charges: Now What?
Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged with 13 federal counts, which includes seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one …
4 Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
It is the beginning of May and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May was chosen specifically to mark the anniversary of the completion …
Family of Missing Long Islander Isaiah Henriquez Pleads For Public’s Help
The family of 20-year-old Isaiah Henriquez, who has been missing since Saturday, April 8, is asking the public for assistance. Police said he was last …
Some of Our Top Picks For Long Island Restaurant Week
Long Island Restaurant Week is back! During the week of April 23 – April 30, you can take advantage of lunch or dinner at a …
Entertainment
Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island
We’re back with a brand new episode of Shades of Long Island! His sunglasses have been featured in Vibe Magazine and seen on the face …
The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination
The Recording Academy recently made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy awards. …
Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties
When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations
What’s your favorite part about traveling? What’s your least favorite? This week, we’re discussing our most memorable travel experiences – the good and the bad. …
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New Club at Sag Harbor’s Pierson High School Highlights Asian Culture
Over the past few weeks, local and national news programs have shown graphic videos of …
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The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination
The Recording Academy recently made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy awards. …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – How Encanto Addresses Family Trauma
How does generational trauma impact a family? Kick it with us as we unpack Disney’s Encanto. From the animation and music to living up to …
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Long Island Fashion and Beauty Experts Weigh-in on Retail Companies’ Plans For Diversity and Inclusion
Retail companies since last May have shown interest in Black-owned businesses amid the ongoing calls for racial and social-economic equality from the Black Lives Matter …
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Some of Our Top Picks For Long Island Restaurant Week
Long Island Restaurant Week is back! During the week of April 23 – April 30, you can take advantage of lunch or dinner at a …
Politics
LI Congressman George Santos to Face Federal Charges: Now What?
Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged with 13 federal counts, which includes seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one …
Q&A: LGBT Network Gives Long Islanders the Family and Foundation they Need to Live Unapologetically
Being a member of the LGBTQ community is not easy. Potential discrimination, isolation and health risks are just some of the obstacles that members of …
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