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Haunted Red Mill opens for 35th year in Hunterdon County with scares, family events
CLINTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Haunted Red Mill is back for its 35th year, bringing its annual Halloween attraction and family-friendly events to the Red Mill Museum Village in …

Cult of Personality highlights First Friday (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE –First Friday, the monthly celebration on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the first Friday of each month between June and November, continues to draw larger crowds. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street between Market and Academy Streets closes to traffic at…

Putnam County’s Columbus Day Parade is back
MAHOPAC – The 33rd annual Putnam Columbus Day Parade, sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac, steps off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Route 6 north of Croton Falls Road and continues into the Mahopac business district on Route 6N, where a street fair will be underway. The…

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Farmingdale State College announces Fall 2026 Inspiring leadership President’s Lecture Series
Farmingdale State College announced the launch of the Inspiring Leadership President’s Lecture Series, featuring thought-provoking discussions that explore timely issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, public policy, and social sciences. The Inspiring…

Hoboken Art Month Returns From 10/1 to 11/8 With Free Events + Workshops
craftyyyThe Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) and the City of Hoboken have announced that Hoboken Art Month, an annual city celebration of local…

A Career, a Community, a Cause: Three Long Island stories meeting at this year’s gala
The 24th Annual Gala | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 pm | The Bourne Mansion, Oakdale, NY THE 2026 HONOREES: CONTEMPORARY OF THE YEAR John P. Giordano, CPA Market Managing Partner for Long Island and National Co-Leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Practice at Citrin…

Dogs, cats, and even a rabbit; check out these pets available for adoption
Looking for a new best friend with four paws, a big heart, and plenty of personality? This week’s lovable lineup is packed with playful pups, charming cats, and even a wascilly wabbit! Upcoming Event: North Shore Animal League America will host ADOPT-A-FEST on Saturday, October…

Ann Wilson to visit Long Island on her solo tour
To say that Ann Wilson has a full creative dance card is an understatement. While last year saw Wilson touring with sister Nancy in their band Heart, this year, the former is prepping to release Consecrated Ground, her latest solo effort that she recorded with psych-rock outfit…

Hayrides around Long Island for a family treat this fall
As the air turns crisp, the wind picks up, and the leaves start to fall, bundle up and get cozy on top of haystacks in a tractor bed this season. Be on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin to carve, the ripest apples, and the most confusing corn maze. These hayrides on Long Island…

2026 Oyster Fest: Food, music, and family fun at vibrant community event
The 43rd annual Oyster Festival will return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The community’s celebratory weekend features a variety of food, drink, and entertainment options, including the…

WENDELL: Rain or Shine, Woodhaven Showed Up for Margie
BY ED WENDELL It was a crazy, amazing day on Sunday as a huge gathering of Woodhaven residents, past and present, came together to celebrate the centennial of Schmidt’s Candy and the unveiling of a street sign honoring this iconic institution. There had been plenty of discussion…