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Cronin on We Bloom in Winter exhibit in Sayville: 'Come in and enjoy the artwork'
Bell Street Artists will be presenting a mixed-media show entitled We Bloom in Winter on Saturdays and Sundays through November at the BAFFA Gallery in Sayville.
Gottfried on Late Knight Warriors event: 'Our mission is to have good times for good causes'
Late Knight Warriors will host Cocktails for a Cause on Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise funds for 1-year-old Jackson Berry of West Babylon, who is battling an aggressive form of leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant.
Mc Dermott on Full Frost Supermoon hike in Southampton: 'It's a nice walk in the moonlight'
Nature enthusiasts are invited to experience the Full Frost Supermoon during a free hike on Wednesday, Nov. 5, highlighting the ongoing restoration of Southampton’s Vineyard Field and the work of the Friends of Long Pond Greenbelt.
Vitale on Babylon Village Chamber's Creepy Crawl: 'It should be a really great day'
The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce is expanding its annual Creepy Crawl with a new literacy twist, turning Main Street into a storybook trail for young trick-or-treaters on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Grover on new Innovators Talk Show at Guild Hall: It 'enables us to delve deep into creative conversations and share professional expertise’
Guild Hall will debut The Innovators Talk Show on Friday, Oct. 17, launching a new series aimed at exploring forward-thinking ideas across industries. The first episode will feature marketing executive Malcolm Carfrae in conversation with Guild Hall Executive Director Andrea Grover.
Stereo Garden CEO on Halloween Thriller Fright Festival: 'A great experience'
A Halloween-themed music festival featuring local and national acts is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. The Halloween Thriller Fright Festival, organized by ListenUp! Long Island, aims to showcase emerging talent and highlight Long Island’s original music scene.
Foster on Seatuck's Bats & Brews: 'It's not your average fundraising gala'
Seatuck Environmental Association is preparing to host its largest public fundraiser of the year, Bats & Brews, expecting about 500 guests on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Scully Estate in Islip.
Event organizer Kane on SouthamptonFest: 'A gathering of old friends and new friends’
The annual SouthamptonFest, a fall tradition for 13 years, returns to the Village of Southampton from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, with family-friendly activities.
Soto on Great South Bay Brewery's Art & Ale Oktoberfest: 'It's going to be a fun event'
Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore will host its first Art & Ale Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, combining elements of traditional German fall celebrations with live art and local vendors.
Butler on 725 Art Show at Sag Harbor Whaling Museum: 'People tended to do more realism this year'
The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum is hosting its final exhibit of the season through Oct. 26, spotlighting artists from Sag Harbor and surrounding communities.
NY State Parks’ Gorman on One Day, Three Parks event: ‘It’s unique and different’
Visitors can explore three Long Island state parks in a single day during “One Day, Three Parks” on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Flanagan on Bridgehampton Museum's PotatoHampton: 'We're hoping that it's a great time'
The Bridgehampton Museum will host a new 5K run/walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, reviving the spirit of the long-running PotatoHampton race as a community fundraiser in honor of the late board member Peter Walsh.
Long Island Cares representative on 5K & Paws Walk: ‘A celebration of the bond between people and pets’
Long Island Cares will host its fourth annual 5K & Paws Walk on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. The pet-friendly event begins at 9 a.m., with sign-in starting at 8 a.m. It will take place rain or shine.
Pal-O-Mine founder on Sunset Rodeo in Islandia: 'It's a very unique and special event'
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Islandia, will host its first-ever Sunset Rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 20, aiming to raise funds for its programs that serve hundreds of clients with disabilities, mental health challenges and other needs.
Drive Electric LI chair Mascali: EV showcase in Copiague will 'educate Long Islanders about the benefits of driving electric vehicles’
The Long Island Family Festival in Copiague will highlight an electric vehicle showcase on Sunday, Sept. 14, offering potential buyers a chance to meet EV owners, test-drive vehicles, and learn about limited-time federal and state incentives before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires at the end of the month.
New outdoor sculpture exhibit opens in East Hampton: 'Fantasy landscape for the viewers to experience'
A new outdoor sculpture exhibit by Springs artist Fitzhugh Karol is now open to the public at the Arts Center at Duck Creek in East Hampton, transforming the grounds into what he describes as a “fantasy landscape” of large-format steel works.
Hardekopf on Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fire Island: 'I view our walks as one big support group'
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to Fire Island on Sunday, Sept. 7, as part of a growing effort to expand awareness, support services and fundraising for Alzheimer’s research across Long Island.
Spiridakis on North Folk's Presentation of Jaws: 'A phenomenon'
To mark the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the North Fork Arts Center will host a special screening of the blockbuster film on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the historic Sapan Greenport Theatre.
Founder on Hamptons Fashion Week: 'We are highlighting very key, iconic people'
Hamptons Fashion Week is set to celebrate industry icons and emerging designers during a two-day event from Friday, Aug. 29, through Saturday, Aug. 30, in Watermill.
Kinney on Westhampton Beach Festival of Arts: 'It’s the biggest art show in the New York area'
The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will return to the Great Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, featuring the work of nearly 100 contemporary artists from across the country.
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The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.