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Hicks Nurseries flower show in Westbury in full bloom through March 30

4 weeks ago | greaterlongisland.com | Jennifer Corr

Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app. The clock is ticking as Hicks Nurseries’ immersive 35th Annual Flower Show comes to an end this Sunday. The free display is open to all visitors. Since March 6, the Westbury garden center has sprung to life, offering an artistic, colorful and spring-themed flower show inside its giant store. As shoppers browse, they are welcome to view all of the themed decor and thousands of flowers and plants.
How a mother-daughter duo built East Meadow's Nostalgia Vintage & Thrift Shop

1 month ago | greaterlongisland.com | Jennifer Corr

Stop by the Nostalgia Vintage & Thrift Shop in East Meadow and you’ll quickly notice a wide selection of second-hand treasures upcycled by April Senra and her daughter Lily, fashion content creators who are on an endless search for donated clothing and accessories in need of a second life. Every item in the store is handpicked, washed and steamed before going on sale. The Senras said they aim to provide a boutique shopping experience at affordable prices.
Little Cheese opens In Stony Brook Village Center

1 month ago | greaterlongisland.com | Jennifer Corr

Say cheese, Stony Brook! As Krystal and Christopher Abate prepared to open their brand-new Little Cheese shop in Stony Brook Village Center, locals assured the couple that they were filling a long-awaited gap in the community. “Everyone we’ve interacted with has been so kind,” Krystal Abate said. “And they’ve been very receptive. Everyone had been asking for a cheese shop.
New restaurant The Marker celebrates grand opening in Glen Cove

Jan 11, 2025 | longislandpress.com | Jennifer Corr |Nicole Formisano

The Marker, at the City of Glen Cove Municipal Golf Course, was buzzing with excitement as hors d’oeuvres and cocktails were served behind a stretch of windows that showcase the course during its grand opening celebration on Jan. 4. Close Never miss a storyNews, events, culture and more — delivered to your inbox.
Another Four Added To The Jericho Hall Of Fame

Apr 15, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr

On the evening of April 2 at the Jericho Public Library Theater, four distinguished Jericho High School seniors presented four new members of the Jericho High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Represented by a plaque, the names of these successful alumni have been passed by students and faculty each school day since the ‘90s. The first Hall of Fame alums were inducted in 1991. Robert Hoffman founded the Hall of Fame.
Long Island Bombers To Play Fundraiser Game In Glen Cove

Apr 15, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr

Educating the community about blindnessOn May 11, the Long Island Bombers Beep Baseball team will play the Sea Cliff Glen Head Lions Club at 2 p.m. at John Maccarone Memorial (City)Stadium on Morris Avenue in a fundraiser game. According to the Long Island Bombers website, beep baseball is played by athletes who are blind or who have a vision disability and are considered legally blind. All players wear blindfolds to even the playing field.
Roslyn Athletes Taken Too Soon

Apr 12, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr |Lauren Feldman

Remembered by Jewish Sports Heritage AssociationEthan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein were only 14 years old when they were killed in a horrific crash. Before a wrong-way drunk driver took their lives in May, 2023, the boys were rising tennis stars and exemplary young members of the Jewish community.
Town Officials, DA Demand Stronger State Laws To Crackdown On Drug Dealers, Fentanyl Possession

Apr 8, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr |Glenn Cove

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board took decisive action to address the opioid crisis and combat the proliferation of deadly substances in New York State and across the region. Recognizing the urgent need for change, the Town Board passed an official resolution in support of Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney’s efforts to amend New York State laws related to deadly substances such as fentanyl and xylazine.
Great Neck Native Fulfills Dream Of Working In Theater

Apr 8, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr |Julie Prisco

Adriane Heflin, a Great Neck native, has been the technical director at Children’s Theater Company (CTC) for 15 years now. Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, MN is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed theatre for young people and serves a multigenerational audience. It creates theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire nearly 250,000 people annually. Growing up in Great Neck, so close to New York City, allowed Heflin to form an appreciation for the arts from a young age.
Port Washington ENL Students Excel At PR-HYLI Program In Albany

Apr 8, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Jennifer Corr

The Port Washington School District’s ENL Department takes great pride in fostering student growth and empowerment through dynamic programs designed to enhance leadership skills and self-assurance. This year, the district proudly continued our tradition of offering the esteemed Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Program (PR-HYLI), a transformative journey culminating in an exhilarating activity and presentation in Albany, New York.