Billy Fitzpatrick

Billy Fitzpatrick

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‘Project Independence and You’ radio show celebrating eight years on air

On Friday, Sept. 27, the Town of North Hempstead and its radio show "Project Independence and You" will celebrate eight

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LI Scottish Festival and Highland Games return

The Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games is back for a 59th year, headed for Old Westbury Gardens Saturday,

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Village of Flower Hill closes public hearing on cell nodes

The Village of Flower Hill has decided to close the public hearing about ExteNet installing 18 cell nodes throughout the

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Long Island Craft Classic returns for fourth year in a row

Beer lovers from across Long Island can enjoy a few cold ones under the summer sun at Heckscher State Park

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Trip out at Long Island’s food festivals

During the summer, most Long Islanders typically turn to barbecues and grill up their favorite summer foods. While there's nothing

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Shelter Rock Orchestra to celebrate water at annual concert

On Sunday, Aug. 4, the annual Summer Concert of the Orchestra at Shelter Rock will make its return to Manhasset,

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The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Kids in the Kitchen Family Series Friday, July 26, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Learn about healthy eating and fun

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The Island Today: The top seven events for the coming week

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl Friday, July 26, doors: 6:30 p.m., show: 8 p.m. Hundreds of fans

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Grab a drink at these Long Island breweries this summer

Hot weather across Long Island is the perfect weather to be enjoying a few cold beers (if you’re of legal

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The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Geology of Garvies Point & Long Island Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about local geological phenomena

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The Island Today: The top seven events for the coming week

Florida Georgia Line: Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour Saturday, July 20, gates: 6 p.m., show: 7 p.m. The duo’s

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Lake Success still fine-tuning short-term rental bill

An attempt to cut down on Airbnbs and short-term rental properties in the Village of Lake Success will have to

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Lake Success staffer calls it a career after 22 years

By Billy Fitzpatrick After 22 years on the job, a member of the Village of Lake Success’ administration staff has

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Summer festivals to visit across Long Island

The summer season on Long Island is typically the busiest time of year for families looking to get out of

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Mineola celebrates Portuguese pride at annual parade

Floats decorated in red and green flooded the streets of Mineola Sunday as Portuguese-Americans from Long Island and beyond celebrated

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