Dave Gil de Rubio
In addition to being editor of theNassau Observer, Dave Gil de Rubio is a regular contributor to Long Island Weekly, specializing in music and sports features. He has won several awards for writing from Press Club of Long Island (PCLI), New York Press Association (NYPA) and Fair Media Council (FMC).
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Hitting The Sweet Spot
If you spent time watching MTV or listening to FM radio in the early '90s, Matthew Sweet needs no introduction: His catchy power-pop song "Girlfriend," along with its innovative video, was inescapable. Two decades later,...
Lifestyle & Culture
Red Truck Estate Sale: Renew, Reuse, Recycle, Repeat
On July 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the North Shore Land Alliance will hold its first ever Red Truck Estate Sale. The sale will take place at the Green Vale School...
Lifestyle & Culture
Summer Of Love Goes To The Dogs (And Cats)
This summer, love is in the air, and if you listen closely, so are the barks and meows coming from the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, where cuddly cats and dogs are waiting for a permanent...
Food & Leisure
Grand Central Dining
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board next week will consider a proposal for a 16,000-square-foot food hall, restaurant and take-out venue in Grand Central Terminal to be operated by Claus Meyer, the world-renowned restaurateur who,...
Music
Zac Brown In Forest Hills: Getting There
If your weekend plans include taking in Saturday’s Zac Brown Band concert – MTA Long Island Rail Road and New York City Transit are the quickest and most convenient ways to get you to Forest...
Lifestyle & Culture
Rockmitzvah: Where Ritual Meets Rebellion
Most music you hear at a bar or bat mitzvah is the usual mix of standard party fare (Kool and the Gang’s "Celebration" anyone?) or more contemporary pop like Katie Perry, Miley Cyrus or Justin...
Lifestyle & Culture
IKEA Home Tour 2014
Have a home design challenge that you have not been able to tackle? Ever walked through an IKEA store, looked at the room settings and wished IKEA could make your space look like that? With...
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Check It Out: June 18-24
June 19 Westbury Lucinda Williams @ The Space at Westbury 250 Post Ave. 8 p.m. $60, $40 DOS. 800-745-3000 www.thespaceatwestbury.com Light and frothy has never been Lucinda Williams’ way, so it’s no surprise that on her tenth studio outing, 2011’s...
People & Places
Ann Liguori Charity Golf Classic 2014
With picture perfect weather, magnificent views, and a sold-out event, Westhampton’s Ann Liguori, radio and television sports personality, was thrilled with the outcome of her annual event which recently took place. "WOW sums up our charity...
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Seed Trends Sprout Unique Ways To Master Gardening
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As you contemplate starting your home garden, it may not have occurred to you that there are trends in the seed industry that reflect...
Replacement For Obamacare: The Unaffordable Healthcare Act
The repeated attempts to repeal The Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s health care law, needs a new approach. There should have been a compromise...
LIRR Post-Storm Cancellations & Delays
Customers Advised to Expect Some Cancellations & Minor Delays During PM Rush Hour Due to Post-Storm Issues MTA Long Island Rail Road is advising customers...
Saving For College
A college education is the ticket to the middle class in the United States. But it’s an expensive ticket and the cost rises every...
Push Governments Into This Century
I can get on a laptop or any handheld device and order anything from hundreds of menus to be picked up or delivered to...
