Meghan Giannotta
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Seal-watching, winter hiking and more Long Island winter adventures
The stretch of winter can feel long no matter the year — and in the midst of a pandemic, it can feel even longer. The crisp air makes for a variety of fun outdoor options, from ice skating sessions to → Read More
Staying home? You can foster a Long Island puppy in need
Labrador retriever puppies, a one-year-old foxhound mix named Daisy and a 3-year-old collie mix named Chase are among dozens of dogs on Long Island in need of temporary and permanent homes amid the co → Read More
LI shops offering take-home activity kits for kids
With several schools on Long Island temporarily closing in response to coronavirus concerns — and the upcoming spring break week looming — some businesses are altering their approach to offer take-hom → Read More
Long Island Rail Road commuter style guide: Tips for traveling in comfort
Supportive shoes, warm layers, reusable coffee mugs and backpacks: Long Island Rail Road commuters have a style of their own. Take Pedro Peguero, Jr., 24, who slips into a polo or tee and sneakers and → Read More
Who's performing at the 2019 Z100 Jingle Ball?
The lineup for this year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will have you rushing into the holiday season. The annual New York City concert falls right in the middle of the 11-stop tour, hitting Madison Squar → Read More
The Global Citizen Festival is music on a mission
Global Citizen Festival — the annual event with the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 — doesn't just bring the biggest names in music to Central Park each fall. It brings performers who use their → Read More
'Godfather of Harlem' cast brings '60s mob legends, activists to life
In the months before becoming Bumpy Johnson in “Godfather of Harlem,” executive producer and star Forest Whitaker walked the streets the infamous mob boss once ruled. “I went into houses and apartment → Read More
Who's who in the 'Godfather of Harlem' cast
Epix is turning back time to the reign of the "Godfather of Harlem." The period drama follows late crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) as he attempts to save Harlem from the control of the Mafi → Read More
Avan Jogia looks beyond racial labels in 'Mixed Feelings'
Actor Avan Jogia doesn't like being labeled. In fact, he's so opposed to conforming to stereotypical labels enforced by society that he's published an entire book on the topic. "As soon as you name s → Read More
Councilman Van Bramer wants to appear on NBC's latest comedy, 'Sunnyside'
NBC's newest comedy is set in the political scene in Sunnyside, Queens, and it just might make for an ideal acting debut for City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. Van Bramer, who's represented the neighbo → Read More
Bronx zumba instructor is the best of the 'Worst Cooks in America'
Before appearing on “Worst Cooks in America,” Bronx resident Adrian Read’s culinary skills topped out at cooking frozen chicken and broccoli. Nine episodes in the boot-camp kitchen later, his go-to re → Read More
'Friends' fans flock to the Village, 25 years later
You’ve got to have “Friends.” The hit NBC sitcom continues to shape perceptions of New York City — sometimes accurately, sometimes not — and serve as a boon to local tourism 25 years after its premier → Read More
Club nights return to Webster Hall next weekend
Webster Hall's popular club nights will return to the storied venue next weekend, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment announced Friday. The venue will host a series of performers select dates this fall f → Read More
FDNY firefighter plays 'Hustlers' detective who 'brings down' stripper scheme
In a potential blockbuster film loaded with NYC star power — from Jennifer Lopez to Cardi B — turn your attention to newcomer Mario Polit. The actor, a Queens native, appears in the anticipated "Hust → Read More
Who's who in the cast of Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'
In Hulu's new Wu-Tang Clan origin series, Ashton Sanders plays Bobby Diggs (RZA), T.J. Atoms is Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) and Dave East is Method Man. → Read More
EEEEEATSCON lineup includes a new Shake Shack burger with a Thai twist
The full vendor and talent lineup for the two-day Forest Hills Stadium fest includes overseas favorites, The Roots' Questlove and much more. → Read More
The stars are out at NYFW
Not all must-see looks hit the runway during New York Fashion Week. → Read More
'Greenleaf' actress Lovie Simone on leaving the Bronx, working with Oprah
When Lovie Simone saw Raven-Symoné on Disney Channel, she was hooked. Not hooked on "That's So Raven" (though she was a big fan), but hooked on a dream of becoming an actress. "I was about nine when → Read More
We take you inside the pop-up shop where 'Friends' comes to life in NYC
So no one told you the "Friends" pop-up was gonna sell out this fast. We'll be there for you with an inside look at the exhibit celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic New York City-set sitcom. → Read More
DragCon NYC adds 'Queens of New York' panel with local stars: Exclusive
Ask any New York City drag queen what makes them stand out and they'll tell you it's the grit, drive and nerve it takes to own a city stage. RuPaul's annual DragCon is set to put the spotlight on such → Read More