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Reality TV Chef Barret Beyer talks life, cooking and moving forward
By Amy Nicole Tangel Overcoming adversity has been a silver lining of hope throughout the pandemic, and for many in the restaurant industry who have been in the midst of having their careers brought to a halt, it has now become a time to rise to new beginnings for one renowned chef. Long Island native…
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Renowned Counselor and Author Ron Villano Carries on through Tragedy and Dedicates Life to Mental Health Awareness
By Amy Nicole Tangel With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, many people may be checking in and asking themselves how they are dealing with everyday life and the struggles along the way; wondering if therapy is the answer to a better quality of life. Nationally renowned counselor and author Ron Villano, who has dedicated…
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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…
