What Parents Need To Teach Their Kids About News
August 2, 2010
(New York, N.Y.) - Technology brings a constant barrage of news and information to children these days. That’s why it’s more imperative than ever for parents to create a healthy news diet for their children while they are young and impressionable. A healthy news diet improves many of the skills children are learning at school, […]
Atlantis Marine World’s Penguin Encounter
July 21, 2010
By Christopher Boyle
(Long Island, N.Y.) The bald eagle might be the official national emblem of the United States, but if you took a popular vote these days, you might just find a penguin taking over its job. Ever since the release of the 2005 documentary March of the Penguins, America has had a soft spot […]
The John W. Engeman Theater To Host Second Golden Soldier Benefit Day
July 8, 2010
(Northport, N.Y.) - The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announced today that they are proud to host a second Golden Soldier Benefit Day on Saturday, July 17 to help raise funds for the Golden Soldier Project, a local not-for-profit organization that produces books of children’s artwork for American soldiers stationed overseas. The TD Bank […]
Lee Fields And Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra At Southpaw
June 23, 2010
By Christopher Boyle
(Long Island, N.Y.) On Friday, June 18th, I descended upon Southpaw, a cozy and hip music venue located in Park Slope, Brooklyn NY. The reason? To check out a great double bill of soul, funk, and R&B, and chat with the guys responsible: Lee Fields of The Expressions, and Adrian Younge of the […]
Opinion: Applebee’s “Realburgers” Are “The Real Deal”
June 4, 2010
A review of the newest additions to Applebee’s menu
By Christopher Boyle:
(Long Island, N.Y.) I’m going to preface this article with an honest admission: among chain restaurants, Applebee’s is a favorite of mine. This was true long before I ever walked into their establishment as a critic as opposed to a customer. The service is always […]
Tommy Rainone Ready For Stadium Slugfest At Yankee Stadium On June 5
June 1, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-It still hasn’t hit welterweight boxer Tommy Rainone how big his next fight is. His opponent - Terry Buterbough of Colorado - has a record of 5-3 (3 KO), and isn’t going to ring any bells with his name recognition.
The six-round welterweight bout will, however, take place on the biggest boxing card in […]
Non-Stop Horse Events At Northeast Equine Expo, Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2010
(Elmont, N.Y.)-Rescued horses and equine movie stars, along with dozens of clinics and demonstrations, make for a family-friendly Memorial Weekend.
Horses from the Disney movie Hidalgo will perform at the Northeast Equine Expo, the largest equine expo on Long Island, at prestigious Belmont Park, May 29-30.
Tori Lockhart, 15, was given Oscar when Hidalgo’s screenwriter saw how […]
W Events To Host Liquid, An Open-Air Lounge, Beginning May 26, At Woodbury Country Club
May 25, 2010
(Woodbury, N.Y.)—W Events transforms the elegant Woodbury Country Club into Long Island’s premiere open-air lounge each Wednesday evening, beginning May 26th with the launch of Liquid.
Opening Theme: Celebrating “Sex in the City 2”
Liquid will play host to a professional crowd with sophisticated entertainment and an opportunity to sample elegant gourmet fare under the stars. It […]
Adelphi University To Host Summer Exhibition Of Artwork By Jack Dowd 60
May 17, 2010
(Garden City, N.Y.)-May 2010—Adelphi University is pleased to host “In America,” an exhibition of artwork by alumnus Jack Dowd ’60. His life-size resin sculpture, “Earth Angel,” will be on display at Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY for the 50th Reunion in honor of the Class of 1960 on Monday, May 17, […]
Kemp Hannon Reminds Best In Town Photo Contest Deadline Approaching
May 12, 2010
(Long Island, N.Y.)-Is photography a passion, hobby, or an elective class your son or daughter is taking? If you think they have an eye for what is “The Best in Town” then Senator Kemp Hannon is hoping they will participate in his upcoming photo contest.
In February, all high schools and Photography teachers were asked to […]
