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The Evolution of Performing Chameleon Billy Mira
By Amy Nicole Tangel Many people start out in life with big dreams, but to see those dreams through takes great courage and the will never to give up. For one lifelong performer who has dedicated his life to entertaining others, the true test came when the world shutdown and the lights went dark, but…
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Radio Personality and Author dedicates life to spreading joy to others across Long Island
By Amy Nicole Tangel In a time when life has been more than challenging for most, keeping connected and having something to look forward to is of utmost importance. For one man who has based his radio and marketing career on bringing joy to others in-person, being thrust into reinventing promotions to remain engaged with…
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Artist Opens Gallery with Premiere of Pandemic-Inspired Paintings
By Amy Nicole Tangel Long Island Artist and Live Event Producer Steven Calapai faced the same reality as many others in the industry when the entertainment world essentially shutdown in early 2020 due to the world-wide Pandemic, but with determination to be resilient and with a lifelong passion for art, he said he has taken…
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Best of LI Beauty Salon Expands in New Location
By Amy Nicole Tangel As the perseverance of local businesses continues to grow, a sign of better times ahead can be seen in the recent expansion of one Long Island beauty salon, and for the creator behind it all, it has been 25 years in the making. Best of LI 2021 winner for best hair…
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‘Kindness is power’ with The Dog Chick
By Amy Nicole Tangel Throughout the pandemic people have been rapidly leaving cities and moving to suburbs to live more of the “simple life,” and with that new life many are adopting dogs for the first time. One woman who has dedicated her life to training dogs across Long Island is now at the forefront…
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A Rockstar in the Midst
By Amy Nicole Tangel People say, ‘It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish,’ and for one rocker vocalist who was diagnosed with cancer over a decade ago, there has been no stopping him from rising above and moving forward with life, music and gratitude. Long Island native and metal rock band Holy Mother…
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Long Island Simple Syrup Business Soars to New Heights
By Amy Nicole Tangel Stories of new found artistic creativity and emerging business ventures have been a silver lining amidst the pandemic and have also been a surprising life-changing reality for many people who simply “tried something new,” and one Long Island woman’s new simple syrup business has rapidly become a local household name. Last…
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Staying Vintage with LI Rapper Edward “JJ” Jones
By Amy Nicole Tangel From the day Long Island rapper Edward “JJ” Jones began his career he said it has been a mission to make music his life, while always staying true to himself and trying to help others. Even with all the challenges faced in 2020, he has continued to be an evolving artist…
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