There’s something enchanting about witnessing the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. As the first light breaks through the horizon, it paints the sky with a symphony of colors, casting hues of pink, orange, and gold across the vast expanse of water.… Read More »

As July’s sun bathes Long Island in golden warmth, the Robert F. Ench Teaching Gardens at Farmingdale State College burst into a kaleidoscope of color and life. This 5+ acre horticultural gem, nestled on the SUNY Farmingdale campus, is a living classroom where students and plants thrive together. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a curious Read More

If your a huge fan of Spring like I am maybe you’re  watching our local Cherry Blossom trees and waiting for their peak blooms. In Washington DC, this past weekend, their famous Cherry Blossom trees were at Peak Bloom. Here on Long Island, Peak Bloom is almost here. There are Cherry Blossom trees in Eisenhower Read More

Shiro of Japan, located in The Shops at Atlas Park, is part of Queens Restaurant Week. Claude Parker (left), the general manager, and David Daniels (right), the marketing manager, show off some of the restaurant’s special dishes. (Rob MacKay) More than 200 eateries across the borough are offering tasty deals this month as part of Read More

A Quick Escape to Long Island’s North Fork…. from the archives in 2010. At this point in time the iPhone has been out for less than 3 years so there are shots just from the iPhone on this one. Tucked away on the northeastern edge of Long Island, about 75 miles from Manhattan, the North Read More