Say hello to cowabunga culture. Nearly 65 years ago, America’s first water park was created and home to over 250 acres deep in the Mojave desert. Right off I-15, its remote location proved to be a spot where kids across California drove hundreds of miles for a chance to drift down one of 10 waterslides. … Read more
It keeps him on his toes. A Long Island ballroom-dance instructor doesn’t know the meaning of de-feet — running six marathons barefoot, including four in New York City. “I do get, periodically, a little shard of glass or something in my foot, and what I say is that that’s what the bib pins are for,” … Read more
If you’re in Los Angeles and looking for a fun spot to sip, mingle, and soak up some sunshine — you might want to head south to Long Beach. The Southern California city’s beer gardens, breweries, and breezy patios put it at the top of a new ranking of America’s best cities for outdoor socializing. … Read more
The Suffolk County Department of Health (SCDHS) announced three potential cases of an illness known as “rabbit fever.” The highly infectious bacterial disease tularemia is known to spread through tick and deerfly bites, as well as through infected rabbits, hares and rodents. While the disease is rare, four cases were reported in 2024, the highest … Read more
For the first time, Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York. The disease, which has only ever been confirmed six times, sent a 67-year-old Suffolk County man to the hospital and has killed two others. Experts say there are likely more cases of the tick-borne virus that haven’t been identified. Lone star tick adult … Read more
A four-hour wait and a pricey fast-pass lane aren’t just for Magic Kingdom anymore — it’s the new Saturday night at the Jersey Shore. Divey but beloved beach town bars such as The Parker House, Osprey, Jenks and D’Jais, once flooded by locals wanting to slug back a beer while listening to a cover band’s … Read more
movie review SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Running time: 145 minutes. Rated PG-13 (sequences of action/violence and some language). In theaters July 31. The entire world has forgotten about Peter Parker. However, back in our reality, the planet has definitely not blanked on “Spider-Man.” Even taking into account the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s crises in recent years, … Read more
The breathtaking Italian Dolomites have become the latest victim of overtourism, with hundreds of visitors cramming onto mountain trails and waiting in snaking lines just to snap the same picture. One video shared on Instagram shows a seemingly endless single-file line winding through the mountains as tourists wait for their chance to reach the Tre … Read more
To live like the Sports Pope costs a pretty penny. Legendary ex-WFAN host Mike Francesa’s Long Island home sold for $7.5 million, according to Newsday, with a Zillow listing matching the property’s description stating the transaction happened Wednesday. Francesa, 72, made a nice profit on the sale, having purchased the Manhasset residence for $5.2 million … Read more
It’s scenes from an Italian living room. Long Island rockstar and Billy Joel collaborator Mike DelGuidice opened a concert hall that’s become a home away from home, featuring his family piano, furniture, and a touching section dedicated to his late dog and “best friend,” Max. “I really wanted this to be a family,” DelGuidice told … Read more
It hit all the high notes. President Trump moved hell and high water to ensure Long Islander opera star Christopher Macchio got his moment to shine in storm-battered DC for the nation’s 250th birthday, the touted tenor told The Post. Macchio, known as “America’s Tenor,” was set to perform on the National Mall on July … Read more
A woman turning 100 says the secret to her long life is “marmalade and 40 cigarettes a day.” Margaret Ham, 99, will be celebrating the milestone birthday on Saturday, June 27. Despite still smoking around 20 to 40 cigarettes a day, Margaret “hobbles and potters” around her home independently. Her granddaughter Rachael Matthews, 47, said … Read more
New Yorkers are about to see another long line. For the first time ever, the South African-born chain Nando’s will set foot in the Big Apple. And our friends from across the pond are calling it an answer to a prayer. Wildly popular in the UK, the Empire State will officially get a taste of … 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
Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more
They’re going tote-ally nuts. Trader Joe’s shoppers across New York and New Jersey are scrambling to snag their new $3 mini tote, which is already selling out at many outlets. Released Wednesday across stores nationwide, the stylish reusable sack comes in four different striped pastel colors and measures 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and … Read more
Like many New York fans, Justin and Hailey Bieber celebrated the Knicks’ NBA Finals win over the Spurs together on Saturday night. Justin, dressed in Knicks blue, was photographed passionately kissing his wife, who was donning a gray Knicks sweatshirt, after the Knicks clinched their first championship in 53 years. Hailey was beaming for the … 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
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