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International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine. On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where her mother worked. Together, they would commute to a nearby yoga studio for class before heading home. Now, Brun is the manager of Body & …
Black Women in Media Aims to Circulate the Black Dollar While Celebrating Blackness During Juneteenth Event
According to a study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth, the Black dollar only stays within the Black community after one purchase. In …
This Organization Aims to Celebrate Juneteenth Authentically with 2nd Annual Cultural Festival in Hicksville
The Second Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival is coming to Hicksville. Founded by the Black Legacy Partners, the event showcases Black culture on Long Island. “We …
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. …
“American Idol” Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino Releases New Single “Higher”
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs. The 21-year-old first made …
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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. …
“American Idol” Star and Patchogue’s Christian Guardino Releases New Single “Higher”
Singer and “American Idol” breakout Star Christian Guardino, has taken the country by storm with his soulful sounds and effortless riffs. The 21-year-old first made …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Social Media Pet Peeves
Social media can be a great thing…but it can also be annoying. This week we’re talking about our social media pet peeves. Like when someone …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Summer Memories: Summers as a Child
Summertime is almost here, and this week we’re reminiscing on how we spent our summers as a child. What are your most looking forward to …
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Stony Brook Students Speak Out About Recent Asian Discrimination Crimes
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in another world changing problem: discrimination and hate against the …
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This Photographer is Carving Out Her Own Lane in a White Dominated Industry
In today’s social climate, it’s hard to find a moment of beauty within the chaos erupting in our own communities. Despite the odds, 19-year-old Photographer …
The Colored Colors Hybrid Art Festival Sponsored by The Vybe Lounge Set to Help Artists Recover from the Pandemic
As vaccinations start to roll out and the world begins to reopen, people are getting back to what they love. For artists and musicians, the …
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Long Island Drag Queen Naomi, the Crown Jewel of the Hamptons Has Overcome Hardship and Has a Vital Message For LGBTQ+ Youth
We can all agree that Long Island is no San Francisco when it comes to celebrating Pride. But local queer activists and residents have been …
Food & Drink
How Black Food Businesses On Long Island Are Doing During the Pandemic
Nestled on the corner of West Merrick Road and Ormonde Boulevard, Pretty Toni’s Cafe would be bustling with customers who are looking for a bit …
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We The People Party Focuses On Diversity, Criminal Justice and Revitalizing Freeport During Mayoral Candidate Forum
The NAACP Freeport – Roosevelt Youth and Young Long Island for Justice held a candidate forum on Feb. 19th and Feb 20th. The forum was …
The People’s Campaign For Parole Justice Targets the Long Island Five to Help End Mass Incarceration and Promote Racial Justice
Two social justice groups came together on Thursday evening to call attention to New York’s prison and parole system and call on the Democratic state …
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