News by Donna Rolando
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Pecorale on Holiday Shopping Weekend at Sagtikos Manor: 'The gift shop is very different'
Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore is offering two holiday events in support of local history, both well-established traditions.
Severino on Girls Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show: 'A magical experience'
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is preparing to open its annual Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey in Bayport. The walk-through event will run from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Everybody Loves Raymond exhibit: 'It's going to be amazing!'
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will open its “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 28, beginning at 11 a.m. at its Stony Brook location.
Stoothoff on Suffolk County charity hockey game for 9/11 survivors: ‘A very important cause’
Two Suffolk County law enforcement hockey teams will play a charity game Saturday, Nov. 15, to raise money for the Strohm Foundation, which supports first responders affected by 9/11-related illnesses.
St. James Model Railroad Club president on Holiday Open House: 'The kids love it'
The St. James Model Railroad Club will welcome visitors Nov. 21-23 for its annual Holiday Open House at the historic Mills Pond House in St. James, continuing a community tradition that has drawn families for nearly 40 years.
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.
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Water Rates Rising SLIGHTLY Under SCWA Budget
While any increase impacts household budgets, officials emphasized that the adjustment is smaller than last year’s 2.99% hike and remains below the projected rate of inflation.