Gal’s girls turned out in force for a watch party celebrating the hottest reality show of the summer: “Love Island USA.” While the Season 8 Islanders and late-arriving “bombshells” remain cut off from the outside world in a Fiji villa with no phones or social media, one Venice, California, café is cashing in on the … Read more
That’ll teach her. One mom’s tough decision to leave her daughter behind, who forgot her passport, has sparked a massive online debate. In an essay for Business Insider, Cheryl Maguire explained how she and her 21-year-old daughter had a “nostalgic” trip to Turks and Caicos on their calendar, with plans to recreate photos from past … Read more
On Monday night in Hollywood, over 200 fans packed into a sports bar to scream, gasp and collectively lose their minds — over a group of swimsuit-clad singles flirting and making out on a tropical island in Fiji. The occasion was the kickoff of “Casa Amor,” arguably the most anticipated twist of the season on … Read more
They cover shipping. A Long Island family that recently dipped into the ice cream business is seasing the day by hand- delivering their delicious homemade product by boat to folks out on the south shore’s waters in need of a quick cool-down. “Anyone on Long Island will tell you that we all look forward to … Read more
A new bombshell has entered Five Below. “Love Island” fans are taking over stores after shelves were filled with new series merch — and it has many screaming, “I got a text!” The discount giant stocked stores across the nation — and online — with themed, budget-friendly $5 items, like Slay Body Oil, which “leaves … Read more
Americans are being urged to steer clear of jet ski rentals in the Bahamas as U.S. officials warn of sketchy operators linked to deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults. In a Monday statement, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas said that “rogue operators” are soliciting tourists on Nassau’s most popular beaches, including Cabbage Beach, Junkanoo … Read more
It’s a Knicks-travaganza. A Knicks superfan on Long Island is celebrating the team’s historic NBA Finals run with a lavish, 10,000 LED light display that cost $5,000 and took 40 hours to install. James Hentschel, who is known for his elaborate light displays outside his Deer Park home, has had the Knicks-themed blaze of blue … Read more
He’s a Knicks-tradamus. A Long Islander went viral this week for predicting the Knicks’ NBA Finals run in his 2020 high school yearbook. Evan Pfeufer of Kings Park shared a photo Thursday of his quote in Smithtown High School West’s yearbook, “Knicks in 6. 2026 NBA Finals” — and it racked up more than 5 million … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is cracking down on bikini wearing at a popular South Pacific destination, reminding passengers that local dress code expectations may be stricter than what is typically allowed onboard. Guests aboard Carnival Splendor received a notice ahead of the ship’s stop in Lifou, an island in New Caledonia, advising travelers to follow local customs … Read more
With a nail-biting catamaran collision in front of the State of Liberty and a thrillingly close finish in the final, the Rolex SailGP Championship proved it’s the world’s fastest boat race. The series, often described as Formula One of the seas, features 13 national teams sailing identical F50 hydrofoiling catamarans in 13 iconic bays and … Read more
Researchers recently discovered that a long-misidentified Antarctic “danger zone” was actually an island — and have now mapped it for the first time. The discovery was announced in an April press release from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), a German polar research center based in Bremerhaven. The island is located in the northwestern Weddell Sea, and was … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a private island, now’s your chance — for less than the price of many US homes. A Greek island called Makri is up for sale. It was originally advertised with a value of about $9.2 million when it was first listed by high-end real estate companies back in 2022, … Read more
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
This breakfast will break you. Hundreds have tried, but fewer than 50 succeeded in scarfing down an epic stack of deep-dish pizza-sized pancakes at Nappi’s Nook in Nesconset as one of Long Island’s most popular – and deceptively difficult – eating challenges making rounds on social media. “Everybody comes in, ‘oh that’s easy, I could … Read more
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers … Read more
On a recent night out in Midtown, a disco ball shimmered, hips swayed — and a woman in her late 70s twirled like it was 1976 again. Across town, a 91-year-old strolled the boardwalk at Coney Island with her husband, reliving a date night decades in the making. The moments may look like scenes from … Read more
Darius Slayton has officially tied the knot with Olympic track star Anna Hall. The Giants receiver and Hall were married on Long Island on April 11, according to Vogue. Their wedding took place at Oheka Castle, a historic mansion on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Asked about how their relationship came to be, Slayton … Read more
Cruise ship denizens got a taste of the “Cast Away” life when they were stranded near the island that served as the setting for the 2000 Tom Hanks film. The MV Fiji Princess, a small luxury liner that is part of the Blue Lagoon fleet, was carrying 30 passengers and 31 crew members when it … Read more
Actor Jason Momoa said he and his family are safe after evacuating parts of Hawaii as a powerful storm batters the state, unleashing the worst flash floods the island has seen in more than 20 years. The “Aquaman” star somberly revealed on Instagram that he and his family fled Oahu’s North Shore Friday after losing … Read more
The last time the world heard about Exuma, it was because of Fyre Festival, 2017’s infamous non-event that turned this Bahamian island chain into a meme-a-palooza. But what Fyre Festival got right was the real estate: This pristine archipelago, just a 45-minute flight from Miami, offers white sand beaches and shockingly clear waters on par with … Read more