Friday, May 11, 2012
Long Island native reflects on relationships, Trump and her upcoming Huntington charity event.
In an age when gay couples struggle for their legal chance at the altar as others clamor to keep them away, it's hard to imagine that somewhere in the mix lies a third dimension. That's where you'll find Debbie Gibson. Between the white picket fence existence of her Long Island electric youth and the current surroundings of her Los Angeles home, the former teen sensation has discovered the unconventional bliss of committed non-commitment, of which she currently practices with her beau. "I don't have any urgent personal reason to want to have the government or a priest tell me that I'm in a committed relationship," Gibson said this week. Her four-year alliance with her man is probably more committed than most married people she knows, says…
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Oheka Castle
135 W Gate Dr, Huntington, NY
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
TOBAY NOTEBOOK: Season's final 'Distinguished Artists" program is a one-woman show.
Oyster Bay residents can join a co-ed walking program at two town parks beginning May first that can provide both exercise and a way to meet new people. Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia said walking is "an ideal form of activity for men and women of all fitness levels," and "best of all, you can learn great tips on exercise while getting a workout for free.” The town’s Spring Co-Ed Walking Program begins Monday, May 1, and continues through Thursday, June 7. The program will be held at both Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa. The schedule: Those who want to walk more than twice a week are welcome to sign up for all four sessions. Registration forms can be obtained at Town Hall South and at the …
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Town of Oyster Bay
54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY
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40 Harbor Ln, Massapequa Park, NY
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Three free concerts upcoming at local libraries.
Three free performances of the "Distinguished Artists" series are on tap for April at area public libraries. Oyster Bay town officials announced the schedule last week. The programs include a New Orleans Jazz Band, an afternoon of chamber music and an afternoon of “big band” swing and jazz music. April 21; 8 p.m.: Plainview Library: The Bob Cantwell New Orleans Jazz Band, featuring some of the jazz greats from the swing era. April 22; 2 p.m.: Bethpage Public Library: Three members of the Princeton Chamber Players present "An Unlikely Pairing" featuring bassoonist Seth Baer and violinist Kiri Murakami in collaboration with pianist Karen Faust Baer in a program featuring the Paganini Duets with the music of Saint Saens and Faure. April 29, …
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47 Powell Ave, Bethpage, NY
Bethpage Public Library
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Plainview Old Bethpage Public Library
999 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY
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169 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, NY
Hicksville Public Library
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Check out this 43-year-old blast from the past on YouTube.
YouTube isn't just for laughing babies and sneezing pandas! One search can yield dozens of videos about your hometown of Syosset. We'll be bringing one to Patch each week. This week's clip is called "Syosset Art Program 1969," uploaded by marynyvideos to YouTube.com. Watch this blast from the past here and see the old art department students hard at work. Are you in this video? Do you recognize classmates and teachers? Did you create one of these projects yourself? Tell us in the comments! Have a clip we should see? Email it to the editor at heather.doyle@patch.com.
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Syosset Senior High School
70 Southwoods Rd, Syosset, NY
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
'Beauty and the Beast,' an SUV crashes into El Parral restaurant and more accusations against area caterers this week in Syosset and Woodbury.
VIDEO: Syosset High School Says 'Be Our Guest' Syosset High School students "bring the Disney magic to the Syosset stage" in their production of "Beauty and the Beast." Waitresses Sue Woodbury CC for Withholding Tips Two former Woodbury Country Club waitresses filed a class-action suit Tuesday against their former employer for withholding tips from staff. Lisa Macaluso and Christina Pica say the caterer failed to pay as many as 60 current and former staffers the 20 percent mandatory gratuity it collected from patrons. Nissan Crashes into El Parral Thursday An SUV crashed into a restaurant in Syosset Thursday morning, according to Nassau County Police. Syosset Fire Department and second precinct officers responded to a call at 10:29 a.m. …
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Syosset Senior High School
70 Southwoods Rd, Syosset, NY
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El Parral Restaurant
8 Berry Hill Rd, Syosset, NY
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The Black Wolf American Sports Bar and Grill
151 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY
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884 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY
Woodbury Country Club
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Students bring Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' to the Syosset stage.
"Be our guest," asked Syosset High School students during Wednesday evening's dress rehearsal for their spring musical performance of "Beauty and the Beast." "It's nice to be able to bring the Disney magic to the Syosset stage," said drama and theater teacher Gene Connor. "I think it's going to be amazing." Students have been rehearsing everyday after school since January to pull off this performance, but only got into costume the week of the performance. Enhancing the talent of students are the handmade sets and over 90 costumes. "We're very lucky to have an artist in residence, [Peter Haughwout] who designs the sets with students," said Connor. Showtimes for the weekend include Friday and Saturday night performances as well as a Sunday …
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Syosset Senior High School
70 Southwoods Rd, Syosset, NY
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Friday, March 9, 2012
The body of Long Island's Marie Colvin will be laid to rest following a funeral Mass Monday in Oyster Bay.
A funeral Mass for Marie Colvin, the international journalist from Long Island who was killed while on assignment in war-torn Syria Feb. 22, will be held Monday in Oyster Bay. Colvin's body will be laid to rest following a Mass at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church on Monday at 11 a.m. Colvin grew up in East Norwich and attended Oyster Bay High School, graduating in 1974. Family members still live in the area. Colvin, 56, was on assignment for the Sunday Times of London in Homs, Syria, when she was killed in a rocket attack, according to the Mail Online of the United Kingdom. Syrian government forces loyal to their dictator, President Bashar al-Assad, had besieged the city in an ongoing civil war that has ravaged the region. She died …
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93 Anstice St, Oyster Bay, NY
St. Dominic R.C. Church, Oyster Bay
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261 South St, Oyster Bay, NY
Oyster Bay Funeral Home
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Irish gangs at Republic Airport, Mangano's take on burglary arrests and more from surrounding Patches.
East Northport Native Up For Emmys East Northport native Virginia Huie is up for over nine NY Emmy Award nominations for her work as a News 12 Long Island reporter and fill-in anchor. Report: Irish Gang Member Indicted at Republic Airport The Westies gang, famous for running loan-sharking and extortion in the tenements of Hell’s Kitchen through the early 1990s, has resurfaced with a scheme that allegedly uses a fleet of private jets to smuggle high-grade marijuana from California to cities across the country, authorities told The Post. Mangano: 77 Burglary Arrests This Year County Executive Edward P. Mangano reported a total of 77 burglary-related arrests in the past eight weeks in Nassau County, including eight arrests that resulted in …
Thursday, February 23, 2012
From the women of rock to the volunteers of Syosset, boredom won't come easy this weekend in the neighborhood.
Free Firewood for TOBAY Residents Pick up some free firewood at the Town Highway Yard. Where: Oyster Bay Department of Public Works When: Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Price: FREE Laura Schultz at Faith Lutheran Church As Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church begins their series highlighting charitable and volunteer organizations during Lent, listen to Laura Schultz speak at the end of the 10 a.m. service. Schultz, who will provide information after the service during a coffee hour, is the President of Residents for a More Beautiful Syosset. Where: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church When: Sun., 10 a.m. service and coffee hour immediately following Price: Free Violin Concert with Anton Polezhayev Violinist…
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999 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY
Plainview Old Bethpage Library
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Young Israel Plainview
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370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY
The Paramount
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Oyster Bay Department of Public Works
150 Miller Pl, Syosset, NY
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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
231 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Name some of your favorites and we'll make a Spotify playlist for you to enjoy.
What's Valentine's Day without appropriate music? A box of chocolates, some flowers and fine food will get you just so far. We want to know what your favorite romantic song is. Tell us and we'll add it to Spotify to create a romantic playlist, which we'll share with you on Valentine's Day. What's your favorite? Is it something by Norah Jones or Frank Sinatra? The Beatles or Beyonce? Marvin Gaye or Mariah Carey? Tell us in the comments and we'll start working on the list.
Joe Dowd
5:18 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012
She was, Micah. She represents the finest tradition of our profession. I'll be covering the funeral for Patch on Monday. more ›