Betsy Abraham
Betsy Abraham is senior managing editor at Anton Media Group and editor of The Westbury Times and Massapequa Observer. She also writes for Long Island Weekly.
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Long Islanders Rally For Reunification Of Families Separated At Border
President Donald Trump may have signed an executive order yesterday stopping the separation of parents and children illegally entering at the Mexico-U.S. border, but that doesn’t mean that people have forgotten about the more than...
Food & Leisure
Philly Pretzel Factory Opens In Massapequa Park
For a treat that’s so widely loved, a good soft pretzel is hard to find. These salty knots of doughy goodness haven’t saturated the Long Island snack market just yet, meaning that pretzel enthusiasts usually...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
How To Survive A Music Festival
Whether you’re into jazz, EDM, pop, indie, hip hop or a mix of it all, there’s a music festival out there for you. New Yorkers have the advantage of being able to stay close to...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Arrestingly Funny
Stephanie Beatriz talks diversity, weddings and looking up to Rosa Diaz When Brooklyn Nine-Nine ends its fifth season on Sunday, May 20, viewers can expect the much-anticipated wedding of Detectives Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago, as...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Combines Extreme Sports And Acrobatics In Volta
The circus is coming to town. And while you won’t find clowns under this big top, you will find plenty of amusements, as Cirque du Soleil brings Volta to the NYCB Live Nassau Veterans’ Memorial...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Behind The Scenes Of Volta
While Cirque du Soleil is known for its death-defying feats and stunts that push the boundaries of human physicality, an immensely talented creative team helps bring these performances to life. The Fabric Of The Show The stunning...
Food & Leisure
The Greasiest Spoon Of Them All
The Laurel Diner is a Long Island mainstay Nassau County boasts more than 45 diners, but when it comes to the best of the best, the Laurel Diner sets itself apart not only because of its...
Pets
Secrets To A Hoppy Bunny
If Easter brought a new addition to your home in the form of a big-eared, fluffy-tailed bunny, you might find yourself wondering why your new friend is a bit more commitment than you initially bargained...
Charity on Long Island
Serving The Masters Of The Universe
Jean Kelly gives hope to Long Island’s homeless Jean Kelly could have never imagined that a meeting in a home in Uniondale would change the course of her life. While the Glen Cove native joined that...
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Long Island Music Hall Of Fame To Present Special Holiday Concert Featuring Students
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHOF) will present a special family holiday concert on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at The...
Sophie B. Hawkins: An Artist For All Seasons
It would be easy to refer to Sophie B. Hawkins as a musician who had some major-label success in the 1990s. While a falling...
Register For High School Equivalency And ESL Courses At Nassau BOCES
Do you need a high school equivalency diploma or would you like to improve your English language skills? Nassau BOCES Adult Learning Center (ALC)...
Ball Nut Gets A-Rod Jewel
Horsehide hawker plays hardball for charity while fans get testy On June 22, Alex Rodriguez further etched his name into the history books by recording...
Stay In Shape With Summer Rowing
There are plenty of ways to stay in shape on Long Island over the summer, and rowing on our beautiful bodies of water offers...
