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Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

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Tom Gambardella

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Wantagh-Seaford

New York

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

New York's Premier Axe Throwing Experience

NY Axe Throwing

NY Axe is a great choice for a casual night out, double date, family activity, birthday celebration, or get-together with friends. No experience is needed, and every session is guided by trained coaches who help with safety, technique, and games. NY Axe combines the excitement of axe throwing with a social, competitive atmosphere that keeps everyone involved. Guests are not just watching — they are playing, competing, laughing, and creating memories together. At select locations, guests can also enjoy additional activities such as ninja stars, knife throwing, safe archery, digital darts, mini golf, and other tech-driven games. Whether it is your first time throwing or you have been before, there is always something fun to do. NY Axe is also a great option for larger celebrations and planned events, including birthday parties, corporate outings, team-building events, school groups, summer camps, fundraisers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and private events. Select NY Axe locations feature full bars and food options, making them ideal for adult nights out, company events, and celebrations. Other locations allow outside food, making them a convenient option for families, kids’ parties, and community groups. Whether you are planning a date night, a night out with friends, or a larger group event, NY Axe offers a fun, easy-to-book experience that brings people together. To learn more, view locations, or book your next visit, go to NY Axe online and plan your next throw today.

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NYCCE: New York City Cannabis Exchange

As a state licensed dispensary, our mission is to provide safe and certified adult-use products to adults who are looking for ways to relax, reduce or minimize pain, or to keep calm throughout our daily activities. We have a wide selection of CBD and THC products including flowers, tinctures, concentrates, vapes, chews, pain creams, and salves for all your needs. You can place your orders online on our site and we have delivery and pick available. (Please note we are not doctors and products are for recreational use only)

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State Senator Todd Kaminsky and Walgreens Pharmacy are hosting a health and wellness Mobile Office in Long Beach next Saturday.The mobile office will be parked at the Long Beach Boardwalk at Monroe Boulevard from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The mobile office will have free 30 SPF sunscreen, and Walgreens pharmacy staff will be on site to provide blood pressure screenings, talk about available vaccinations and answer questions.Photo: Senator Todd Kaminsky's Office.

State Senator Todd Kaminsky and Walgreens Pharmacy are hosting a health and wellness Mobile Office in Long Beach next Saturday.

The mobile office will be parked at the Long Beach Boardwalk at Monroe Boulevard from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The mobile office will have free 30 SPF sunscreen, and Walgreens pharmacy staff will be on site to provide blood pressure screenings, talk about available vaccinations and answer questions.

Photo: Senator Todd Kaminsky's Office.

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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from New York and Connecticut will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul><li>1st Place: $25,000</li><li>2nd Place: $7,500</li><li>3rd Place: $2,500</li><li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li><li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li></ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Long Island and Connecticut.
Official Registration Locations:New York
<ul><li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li><li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li><li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li><li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li><li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li><li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li><li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li></ul>
Connecticut
<ul><li>AW Marina – New London</li><li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li><li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li><li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li><li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li><li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li><li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li><li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li><li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li><li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li><li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li><li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li></ul>

The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

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