Actress and philanthropist Brely Evans is bringing her passion for community advocacy beyond the screen through a new partnership with The Providence Foundation, an organization working with families, seniors and young people experiencing housing instability in San Francisco. Known for her performances in The Family Business, Being Mary Jane, Ambitions, Sparkle and Just Wright, Evans…
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Brooklyn will welcome Lenape/Lunáapeew communities back to their ancestral homelands this fall with the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow, a free, two-day celebration of Indigenous culture, heritage and community. Presented by Prospect Park Alliance, the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective (EL Collective) and American Indian Community House, the event takes place October 3 and 4 at the…
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New Yorkers have until Sept. 27 to visit “The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation,” a landmark exhibition at the South Street Seaport Museum marking America’s 250th anniversary with an extraordinary collection of historic documents, printed materials and artifacts. Presented in the historic 1868 A.A. Thomson & Co. building at 213 Water Street,…
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New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral will become the setting for an immersive celebration of light, music and history when LUMINISCENCE opens to the public Oct. 1. Presented by Banijay Americas and created by LOTCHI, LUMINISCENCE will transform the landmark cathedral through 360-degree video mapping, live choral performances, orchestral music and narration from actor…
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The Artist Tree, a California cannabis retailer known for combining cannabis with art, education and community programming, is expanding to the East Coast with a new location in Farmingdale, New York, this fall. Scheduled to open with a soft launch in late September and a grand opening in mid-October, the Farmingdale location will become The…
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Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation have announced the 40 winners of the third annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant program, providing $5,000 grants to small businesses across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The program, whose name stands for “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” is designed to help local entrepreneurs invest in their businesses, create…
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Successful 2026 gathering creates momentum for expanded attendance, corporate sponsorships, exhibitors, and business opportunities at the 2027 Expo The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo “New York Edition” successfully brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, community leaders, exhibitors, and organizational partners from Suffolk County, Nassau County, New York City, and communities throughout the greater New York…
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Get Your Kicks—and a Piece of History! USPS Unveils Route 66 Stamps for the Highway’s 100th Birthday
America’s most legendary highway is getting a first-class tribute. The U.S. Postal Service has released a new set of commemorative stamps celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the iconic roadway that has inspired generations of travelers, adventurers, and dreamers. Unveiled during a first-day-of-issue ceremony in Phoenix, the collection honors the historic highway’s enduring role…
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One of New York City’s most cherished summer traditions is making its return, giving movie lovers another reason to spend warm evenings outdoors in the heart of Manhattan. Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park will officially return on July 13 for its annual season of free outdoor film screenings. Running every Monday night through September…
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Families looking to trade traditional Father’s Day gifts for an unforgettable outdoor adventure have a new reason to head to Long Island this June. The Adventure Park at Long Island is celebrating Father’s Day with a special buy-one-get-one-free climbing promotion on June 21, giving dads the opportunity to tackle zip lines, rope bridges, and aerial…
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