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LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says
LI Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says When it comes to how far he’d go to defend his famous daughter, for Michael Lohan the limit does not exist. Actress Lindsay Lohan’s father is on the warpath following the release of a new musical adaptation of her 2004 hit “Mean Girls.” On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Mr. Lohan told TMZ that he’s “pissed” over a scene in the reboot that appears to reference an old clip of music manager Brandon Davis referring to his daughter as “a fire crotch.” Earlier Report: Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Davis and Lohan were rumored to have briefly dated in 2006. In the new film, …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Harvard Grad Student Becomes First Active Military Member Crowned Miss America Harvard Grad Student Becomes First Active Military Member Crowned Miss America
Harvard Grad Student Becomes First Active Military Member Crowned Miss America A graduate student at Harvard has made history as the first active duty member of the military to be crowned Miss America. Madison Marsh, who is working on her master's degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and currently a graduate intern with Harvard Medical School, was crowned on Sunday, Jan. 14. She is also the reigning Miss Colorado.  The 22-year-old graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in physics in 2023, according to her pageant bio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Ameri…

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by Khier Casino
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Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Location In Jericho Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Location In Jericho
Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Location In Jericho A Long Island restaurant started by two former bartenders and friends is further expanding its reach within the community and beyond by opening up its sixth location. Tap Room, located in Jericho, opened on Thursday, Dec. 14, joining the pub’s five other locations. The self-described gastropub serves up what it calls "elevated pub fare," such as burgers, tacos, salads, and more, alongside craft cocktails and a rotating 24 beers on tap. For brunch, Tap Room continues the pub theme with dishes such as the “Hangover Burger,” featuring avocado, egg, cheddar, and bacon, pound cake French t…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize
Yowza: Long Island Man Claims $10M Lottery Prize An incredibly lucky New York man is starting the new year off with a much fatter bank account. Long Island resident Mack Peoples, of Brentwood, claimed a top prize on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. The ticket guarantees a minimum payout of $10 million. Peoples opted to take a single lump sum payment totaling $4,224,667 after paying taxes. He snagged his golden ticket at a 7-Eleven store located in Bay Shore, at 1375 Brentwood Road. As of Friday, there were still two top prizes remaining on the “$10,000 A Week For Life” ticket. Players can che…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Jackpot! $20K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island King Kullen Jackpot! $20K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island King Kullen
Jackpot! $20K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island King Kullen A winning lottery ticket worth over $20,000 was sold at a grocery store on Long Island. The top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $20,972 – was sold in Center Moriches, at the King Kullen store located at 552 Main Street. It was sold for the midday drawing held on Friday, Jan. 5, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘Memories Of Grandma’s’: New Pizzeria On Long Island Has People Talking ‘Memories Of Grandma’s’: New Pizzeria On Long Island Has People Talking
‘Memories Of Grandma’s’: New Pizzeria On Long Island Has People Talking A new pizzeria on Long Island is delighting diners and sparking plenty of conversation online. L’uccello Pizza & Italian Fare – located in Greenlawn at 112 Broadway – opened in October 2023 under the direction of owner and chef James Tchinnis. In addition to a number of salads, appetizers, and pasta dishes, the restaurant’s menu boasts over a dozen types of pizza. Among the more creative offerings is the New England Clam Chowder, made with fingerling potatoes, bacon, chowder sauce, red pepper flakes, oyster crackers, and littleneck clams still in their shells. “Soooo good!” Kerrie Sha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests
Talk Show Filming In Region Searches For Guests Have an issue that needs to be sorted out? You could get paid to do it on TV – and meet an iconic television host. “Karamo Show,” hosted by Karamo Brown of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is in search of its next guests for filming in Connecticut, in the city of Stamford. In a casting call posted to the audition site Backstage, the show says it’s looking for people going through a tough time who need help and advice – think estranged relationships, a betrayal between friends, etc. “There is no doubt that if you come into this with an open mind and heart and want to share your story, you’ll leave…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach The limited-time experience honoring a music icon has made Long Island Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true by extending its dates. The Taylor Swift-Inspired Dining Experience, or Pop Star Pop-Up, is just saying yes to sticking around – the eatery, which started at the beginning of December and was originally meant to serve guests until Sunday, Dec. 31, has now announced that it will extend its time in Long Beach until Wednesday, Jan. 31. Located at 906 West Beech Street, where The Ugly Duckling restaurant and bar usually is, the pop-up offers Swifties a themed, interactive brunch and dinner…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating 'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
'The Best Best Best': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners. The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp. “We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Beach Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors 'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Beach Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors
'It Was Magical': Billy Crystal, Long Beach Native, Receives Kennedy Center Honors Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Billy Crystal, who is from New York, was one of five other iconic figures celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors. Billy Crystal, known for his roles in movies such as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers,” received his honors at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC in a pre-recorded show that was broadcast on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The 75-year-old Crystal, who was born in the Bronx and later moved to Long Beach on Long Island, was honored alongside Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick. “It was magical, …

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Oyster Bay Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews 'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Oyster Bay Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews
'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Oyster Bay Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews An Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta dishes and honoring cuisine from a region in northern Italy has opened to rave reviews. Gioia (which is Italian for “joy”) opened in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Dec. 9. “At Gioia, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love,” the restaurant’s website states – and tucked away at 94 South Street, Gioia’s cozy interior blends perfectly with the made-with-love vibe of its food, which celebrates the Emilia-Romagna region. “Legend. Drop the [mic],” wrote Mike T. of Oyster Bay on the eatery’s Yelp page. “Lov…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Long Island Eatery 'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Long Island Eatery
'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Long Island Eatery  A brand-new sushi and hibachi restaurant has opened up on Long Island, replacing the one that came before it and impressing diners. Honami Sushi Hibachi & Lounge, located at 179 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, opened its doors to the public at the end of November 2023. Formerly the spot for the popular 110 Japan (rated four stars on Yelp before it closed), Honami had big shoes to fill. One month in and with a current rating of four stars, it appears that the new eatery has done just that. “Great new sushi spot,” wrote Bryan G. of Oyster Bay on Honami’s Yelp page. In…

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by Sophie Grieser