Lauren Feldman

Fort Collins

Senior Content Producer at Freelance

Editor at Anton Media Group

Writer at 21hats.substack.com

Articles

How To Tie Your Horse's Tail Into a Mud Knot

3 weeks ago | horseandrider.com | Lauren Feldman

Tying a mud knot—sometimes called a war knot or mustache knot—in a horse’s tail is a vaquero tradition still practiced in buckaroo country. It keeps long tails from getting tangled up in ropes, and out of the mud and brush. Separate the horse’s tail into two equal sections. Traditionally, the knot is tied before the horse is tacked up, and should be untied before the horse is returned to the cavvy.
Rag-A-Muffin Boulevard re-dedicated 50 years after debut

Nov 5, 2024 | longislandpress.com | Lauren Feldman

Kids at the annual Rag-A-Muffin Children’s Costume Parade in Massapequa were treated to a surprise when Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino presented a relic from the neighborhood’s past. Close Never miss a storyWe deliver the latest top local stories to your inbox.
John Avlon and U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota: Candidates for New York’s 1st Congressional District

Oct 31, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Toni-Elena Gallo |Lauren Feldman

John Avlon and U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota: Candidates for New York’s 1st Congressional District From left John Avlon and U.S. Rep. Nick Lakota. First photo by Toni-Elena Gallo, second photo courtesy Lakota's office By Toni-Elena Gallo and Lauren FeldmanJohn Avlon is the Democratic candidate for U.S. representative of New York’s 1st Congressional District in a race against incumbent Nick LaLota (R-NY1).
Local business proposes upgrades at Roslyn Harbor village meeting

Oct 29, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

The Engineers Country Club presented a preliminary plan to upgrade its tennis and racquetball courts at Thursday’s Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees meeting. “If you drive around the property in a golf cart, you’ll see this amazing golf course, two thumbs up,” Club general manager Greg Schroeder told the board. “The clubhouse has personality. When you get down to the tennis area, it looks like Godzilla’s playground.
Bethpage man tased after assaulting firefighter

Oct 28, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

A Bethpage man was tased and arrested Oct. 20 in the reported assault of a volunteer firefighter, police said. Police responded to an accident report at 182 N. Windhorst Avenue, where a 16-year-old, driving a black BMW, lost control of his vehicle and collided with the house. The Bethpage Fire Department also responded to the scene.
Roslyn juniors and seniors read together

Oct 28, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, seniors from the Atria Senior Living residence in Roslyn Harbor visited with the children at The Roslyn Co-op to read to them. “Miss Jean” and “Miss JoJo” read their favorite books to the eager audience of three- and four-year-olds. They were joined by “Miss Chrissy,” an employee of the Atria. “It is such a nice connection between their community and our community,” Co-op Director Jeannine Votruba said.
69th annual Chrysanthemum show at Farmingdale's Pottery Shed

Oct 26, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

Calling all Chrysanthemum growers; Starkie Bros. Garden Center will again be the site of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Show. The 69th Annual Show will be held in the Pottery Shed at Starkie Bros Garden Center, 721 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY – open to the public for viewing, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.“These are not your mother’s Chrysanthemums!,” exclaimed John Capobianco of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society.
Long Island Cares asks residents to 'adopt' a family this Holiday Season

Oct 26, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

Food is one of our most basic needs, but it is not always available in every household as it should be. That is why, during this holiday season, Long Island Cares is inviting residents to provide nourishing meals and help those facing hardship by ‘adopting’ a family. In 2024, Long Island Cares has seen a 44% increase in visitors to its pantries and supported agencies, according to Media Relations Specialist Peter Crescenti.
Neighborhood eyesore demolished in Plainview

Oct 25, 2024 | antonmediagroup.com | Amanda Olsen |Lauren Feldman

The Town of Oyster Bay continues to eliminate zombie homes from various neighborhoods, including the most recent demolition of an eyesore on Westbury Ave in Plainview. The Town sought court intervention to remove this longtime blemish from the community following neighborhood complaints about its rotting exterior, collapsing roof, and rubbish and debris littering the yard.
Smithtown Board presents preliminary 2025 budget, tax cap not exceeded

Oct 24, 2024 | tbrnewsmedia.com | Lauren Feldman

Smithtown Board presents preliminary 2025 budget, tax cap not exceeded File photo by Raymond Janis At its Oct. 17 meeting, the Smithtown Town Board announced the 2025 preliminary town budget. “I am pleased to present the 2025 tentative budget, which is both balanced and under the tax cap, despite years of inflation, national economic climate and costly unfunded state mandates that are forced upon local municipalities to manage,” said Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R).