Kimberly Dijkstra
Kimberly Dijkstra is the web editor for Anton Media Group, a writer for Long Island Weekly and recipient of several Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) and New York Press Association (NYPA) awards.
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Nassau SPCA Investigates Source Of Sick Puppies And Recommends Preventative Measures
The Nassau County SPCA recently discovered a case of Campylobacter jejuni, a bacterial infection which causes diarrheal illness, in an 18-year-old male transmitted to him from a puppy his family purchased from a Long Island...
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Sustainability In South Florida
Highlights of the lower Sunshine State in a Chevy Bolt EV At a time when the world is trending towards renewable energy and sustainability, individuals are making positive changes in their daily lives—from what car they...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Meet The Cast Of The Little Mermaid At The Argyle Theatre
A simple mer-girl, sick of swimming, gives up her flippers in favor of a pair of legs to win over a prince. It’s a tale as old as time. Well, no, that’s that other Disney...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Long Island’s Joe Iconis Reunites With George Salazar For Two Player Game
Garden City native Joe Iconis reunites with Be More Chill's George Salazar for a series of Two Player Game concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below from May 2 to 11. Back by popular demand, the duo will...
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Derek Klena Is More Than The Golden Boy In Jagged Little Pill On Broadway
Jagged Little Pill, the new Broadway musical featuring the music of Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard and a book by Diablo Cody, is the perfect show to usher us into a new decade. It tackles...
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Jagged Little Pill’s Derek Klena Reflects On Dogfight Memories and Career Highlights
Broadway leading man Derek Klena is back on stage as Nick Healy in Jagged Little Pill, an original musical featuring the music from Alanis Morissette’s hit 1995 album. The talented actor made his Broadway debut...
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CDC Reports Outbreak Linked To Contact With Pet Store Puppies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni infections linked to puppies purchased from pet stores. Thus far, 30 people have been...
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2019 Year In Review: A Year On Broadway
Broadway plays and musicals are a staple of Long Island Weekly’s arts and entertainment content. We love featuring the latest hits and sharing interviews with the stars of shows, as well as up-and-coming actors and...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
Elf The Musical By The Gateway Warms Hearts At The Patchogue Theater Through Dec. 29
If there's any musical to get you into the Christmas spirit, it is Elf. The musical based on the beloved 2003 film of the same name first was adapted for Broadway in 2010. The Gateway's...
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Wantagh Gas Station Robbed
A man and woman were charged in connection with a robbery that occurred in Wantagh on August 22. Police say at 8:40 p.m. a 34-year-old male...
Thank you, Claude
One mother’s experience with autism I prefer the romantic version. “Elope” is defined by Webster’s as “to run off secretly to be married, without the...
Long Island Students Build Robots
Creativity and science came together at a recent FIRST Tech Challenge Scrimmage at Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi). Teams, comprised of...
The Many Health Benefits Of Eating Cinnamon
Cinnamon, which is a highly delicious and common spice, has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. It is the second...
Carle Place Woman Named Social Services Employee of the Month
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Dr. John Imhof, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS), presented Megan Manchester of Carle Place with...
