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he Unisphere is a beautiful, giant steel globe that sits in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. It is a famous sight in central Queens and is visible to drivers on the LIE, the Grand Central, and Van Wyck, as well as to airline passengers arriving and departing from LaGuardia and JFK. The Unisphere is the best symbol of the borough and also one of the largest globes ever made.

A landmark restaurant T he Unisphere is Q ue en s C ount y ’s biggest landmark... or is it? Lenny’s Clam Bar is a Howard Beach seafood institution, and many would argue a venerable landmark.

Who is Lenny? Joseph DeCandia, was born in Bari, Italy and came to America in 1956 at the age of 18. He took odd jobs as a dishwasher,

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a baker and a butcher. In 1958 he took a job at “Lenny’s Pizza” in Brooklyn on 86th Street where he star ted to learn the pizza business. A year later he went to work at “Lenny’s Pizza” on Nostrand Avenue which he later was able to purchase in 1960. In 1969 DeCandia decided to further expand and open “Lenny’s Pizza” on Cross Bay Blvd. and 160th Avenue. DeCandia wanted to reach out for even more grow t h a nd in 1973, on a h a nd shake he purchased Er nie’s Bar loc ated at 161-03 Cros s Bay Blvd. He took t his small bar and developed it into “Lenny’s Clam Bar” which opened o n J a n u a r y 11, 1974. Ta lk a b o u t t h e A m e r i c a n d re a m. P a t ro n s h a v e b e e n flocking to Lenny’s for succulent Seafood, It alian Specialties, Past a, BBQ, Steaks, Ribs, Chicken all from it ’s famous Grill. Cr unchy gourmet s alads are of fered as well. The shrine to seafood is now run by Joe Jr. who want s to match his fat her’s energy and build on his father’s life work. “ We c ont inue to us e a ll t he f ine s t ingredients and highest qualit y products with the same recipes, traditions and values

that Lenny’s was built on. Sadly, my father passed away in 2002 but today “Lenny’s Clam Bar” is still operated by his loving and dedicated family.”

Not only clams Seafood lovers, Celebrities and foodies have been descending on the restaurant and just can’t get enough of it’s food and atmosphere.

Real portions for real appetites “Delicious! We ordered the seafood Fra Diavlo with lobster tails,” said Karen from Forrest Hills, “My boyfriend said he felt like it was a “Man vs Food” segment because the por tion was so large. The sauce was sweet and spicy. We also had baked clams and they were cooked to perfection. I can’t wait to go back.” So if you have the urge for some delicious ocean dwelling creatures, cast your rod over at Lenny’s Clam Bar where you are guaranteed a great catch.

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The Cathedral of Cannoli’s Caffé Palermo Voted #1 in New York City 2012

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ew Yorkers are very savvy and especially picky when it comes down to food choices. But when it comes down to seeking out and finding a particular Italian pastry... things can get down right Pazzo. But, if you are someone in the know... you know exactly where to go. Caf fé Palermo is not just a fine desser t shop, it’s a Little Italy Institution. Although it ser ves up a select ion of delect able delicacies, the focus is on that one special darling with the crispy shell and the mouthwatering sweet creme filling inside, that’s been making patrons smile with satisfaction since 1973. Proprietor and Cannoli Ent repreneur John, “Baby John”, DeLutro was born and raised on Mulberr y St. and Italian pastr y pumps through his ever y vein. “Caf fé Palermo is the per fect place to come and have a coffee and dessert after a good meal. We have all types of Vino too and best of all we have some of the best people-watching in the cit y.” And boy do they. The Cannoli canteen’s brick walls are adorned with photos of the famous enjoying themselves there both past and present. From the late Jerr y Orbach (God rest his

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Roma View: Catering at its Finest

“Dear Maria and Staff, I want to thank you for a wonderful communion party. Everything was just perfect and now I have many beautiful memories I will never forget. The food was delicious and the service was very good.” —Thank you, Gabriella

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eep your home improvement projects simple and organized. You can never go wrong with making home improvements that add value and convenience to your home.

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Contractors When working with a contractor to do large jobs such as renovations or extensions, plan t he entire project and stick to t hat plan. Changing designs can slow down the process and can often leave the job looking piecemeal.

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n.1. A propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

hat is the standard definition of the word, but since 1976, in Brooklyn, you will see it embodied at the Eye Emporium Inc. How so? By measuring the professionals and the stock displayed. Eye Emporium Inc. prides it self on customer service and an acute attention to detail that is unveiled when a patron p u t s o n t h e o p t i m a l e y e w e a r. T h e professional staf f on premises aids you in your search and assists you correctly in t he proces s.

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he skin is the largest organ of the body and yet most of us don’t do enough to maintain our skin’s health. Americans spend millions on body products ever y month, but are they buying the right ones? How much do you really know about what your skin needs, what type of skin you have, what kind of soaps and lotions are the best for your skin? What about those products that promise younger-looking, wrinkle-free skin, do they work?

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“Excellence in ophthalmic optics” Sub Head Here • Eye Examinations • Contact Lenses • Sub Head Here • Prescriptions Filled • Lenses Duplicated • “The ultimate in quality, craftsmanship & personal service” One of your skins functions is to eliminate a portion of the body’s waste products through sweating. If toxins escape through the skin they disrupt the skin’s health integrit y. This is one of the key factors behind many skin ins functions is to eliminate a por tion of the body’s waste products through sweating. If toxins escape through the skin they disrupt the skin’s health integrit y. This is one of the key factors behind many skin ins functions is to eliminate a por tion of the body’s waste products through sweating. If toxins escape

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Jumping for Joy:

The ups and downs of Skydiving

arachuting, or skydiving, is the action sport of exiting an aircraft and returning to Earth with the aid of gravity while using a parachute to slow down during the terminal part of the descent. It may or may not involve a certain amount of free-fall, a time during which the parachute has not been deployed and the body gradually accelerates to terminal velocity.

Origins The first intentional freefall jump with a ripcord-operated deployment is credited to Leslie Ir vin in 1919. The militar y developed parachuting technology as a way to save aircrews from emergencies aboard balloons and aircraf t in flight, and later as a way of delivering soldiers to the bat tlefield. Early competitions date back to the 1930s. A skydiving center usually operates at an airpor t, and provides one or more aircraf t t hat t akes groups of sk ydiver s up for a fee. Jumpers can go up in hot air ballons, helicopters, or light aircraft such as a Cessna 172 or Cessna 182 or larger aircraf t may be 40

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used such as the Cessna 208, de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Ot ter, GippsAero GA8 Air van or Shor t SC.7 Skyvan. A t ypical jump involves individuals exiting an aircraft, at anywhere from 1,000 to 4,000 meters (3,000 to 13,000 feet) altitude. If jumping from a low altitude, the parachute is deployed immediately; however, at higher altitudes, the skydiver may free-fall for a short period of time (about a minute)[1] before activating a parachute to slow the landing down to safe speeds (about 5 to 7 minutes). Modern spor t parachutes are self-inflating “ram-air” wings that provide control of speed and direction. Paragliders have much greater lift and range, but are not designed to absorb the stresses of deployment at terminal velocity.

Free-falling By manipulating the shape of the body in freefall, a sk ydiver can generate turns, forward motion, backwards motion, and even lift (relative to other jumpers, not the ground). When leaving an aircraft, for a few seconds a skydiver continues to travel forward as well as down, due to the momentum created by the

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erry Vale may have been singing Volare but he may really have been thinking Vicolo. Why would he think that do you ask? Well, if you want authentic southern Italian food that overshadows the lyrics, but is not a dream, run don’t walk to this Brooklyn pasta palace. Vicolo is the per fect place for a family out ing or a f irst date. T he decorat ive interior and the ex tensive menu is the dream child of t wo cousins, Mario and Dominick Abitino. The proprietors have painstakingly created an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in beautiful Naples without Vesuvius. Except for the eruption of flavor. The 2nd generation duo have brought old world flavors back from Italy...literally: We have authentic Burrata cheese that is shipped in directly from Italy each week,” said Mario, “We also have our own delicious Pizzas with fresh ingredients that are a huge hit with regulars and drop ins too.” The smell of fresh past a and s auce permeates the dining room as you are promptly seated for an unforgettable dining experience. Yes...this Bay Ridge enoteca

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hen I was traveling through London a decade ago, I kept coming across these wonderful traditional seeming pubs with a twist: They were Gastro-Pubs, and they were the lastest craze. Ser ving up all types of Beer, Wine and Spirits in the most pub like manner but with Moroccon Lamb Sausage or some delightful hearty salad with a seafood ingredient. Upon my arrival back to my home town I was eager to see what Gotham was representing, in order to keep up with the times. To my absolute glee... it was... I mean it is! Welcome to the 12th Street Bar & Grill in the hear t of Park Slope. The est ablishment h a s a n ex ten si ve b a r w i t h a s ophis t ic ate d libat ion menu. T he pub, a for mer c a r r iage hou s e, h a s be en a round for over a dozen

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outdoor dining area that on a warm day, upon first seeing it whether you speak Italian or not you say “Al Fresco!” The extensive menu has everything that you could want that comes from the Boot. Traditional dishes are of fered, along with robust and savor y pizzas (trust me I had one... yummy) and an eclectic array of new favorites.

Above and Beyond All Rivals “Uptown they call it Pasta, here we call it Spaghetti!” says owner Nick. “Our place is your place, we welcome ever ybody to come down and have truly authentic Italian eat s. It is our pride and joy. My great grandmother did not make the oven but some of the bricks from her own oven are right over there.” Nostalgic Nick gestures towards his fier y coal brick oven. The restaurant is available for par ties

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Eating Smart To Age Gracefully

t seems we’re all trying to find the “magic bullet” that delays the natural aging process. Put an antiaging label on most any product, and it flies off the shelves. Yet if you’re trying to look your best without going under the knife, a secret ingredient might be right under your nose. Some exper ts say one answer to aging gracefully can be found in the grocery store -- in fruits, vegetables, green tea, and a host of other healthful foods that are rich in antioxidants and other potentially age-deterring compounds.

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believe are capable of unlocking the key to longevity. Phytonutrients, which are members of the antioxidant family, gobble up “free radicals” -- oxygen molecules that play a role in the onset of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. As we age, we become more susceptible to the long-term ef fects of oxidative stress (a condition where the body basically has too many free radicals) and inflammation on the cellular level. The theor y is that antioxidants and other age-defying compounds help cells

“Age-related changes may be reversed by consuming foods and beverages that are rich in a variety of compounds, including antioxidants, and are anti-inflammatory, such as cold-water fish and richly colored fruits and vegetables,” he says. On the other hand, foods classified as proinflammatory can accelerate aging, Perricone says. If “we eat large amounts of saturated or trans fatty acids, sugars, and starches, insulin levels surge and trigger an anti-inflammatory response and accelerate t h e a g i n g p ro c e s s,” s a y s Perricone. While the benefits to eating healthy are many, Perricone 6. Beans and lentils notes that diet is certainly not 7. Hot peppers the only factor that affects the 8. Nuts and seeds aging process. 9. Sprouts 10. Yogurt and kefir “Stress, hormones, ultraviolet light, and a we a kened immune sy s tem also contribute to aging,” he says. Still, making smart lifestyle choices are within your control, and are among the best things you can do to help prevent disease and ret ard aging.

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f you want the best of the best locally, there is only one destination. L a S t r ad a Re s t aur a nt h a s be e n ser ving unsurpas sed It alian cuisine at the same location for more than t wo decades right here on Staten Island. Our food and service remain as exceptional as ever, and the atmosphere is comparable to that of the most beloved restaurants in New York Cit y. La Strada is per fect for your family, business or social event! A private room with a fireplace is available for special occasions, and chef/owner Anthony Santisi is happy to create a menu sure to tempt any palate. Whether you’re having a special family gathering, a corporate function or an intimate reunion, we can accommodate all of your celebrator y needs. We will of fer suggestions and themes for your

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Garage Clothing Store Better suits and sportswear for the well dressed man

ey... I have a big interview and I need a really nice suit! I just landed a job on Wall Street and I have to look confident and cool! Where can I go where I can find top of the line men’s apparel that will really get me noticed? Well... look no further than one chic boutique that is a no muss... no fuss outfit... that has been serving fashion conscious men for over the past 35 years... It is located in the borough of kings and will make you look and feel like royalty.

Clothes make the man That st ylish slogan is the mot to of B e n s o n h u r s t ’s G a r a g e C l ot h i n g B i z loc ated at 1909 S t ill well Avenue in the hear t of Brooklyn. With a gigantic selection of men’s designer suits and haberdasher y there is no other place you need to check out. The venerable fashion institution prides itself on offering a vast range of men’s clothing for all shapes and sizes. Whatever you need... they will find, alter, and deliver so there

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The Kettle Black Brooklyn’s Best Wings

re you tired of lemon infused, organically sourced sage root appletinis or ‘vertical’ food that looks more like modern art than dinner? If so, there’s an old school bar in South Brooklyn serving up real pub food and cold beer with a whole lot of smiles. The Ket tle Black opened in 2004 to rave reviews and has developed a loyal following by insisting guest s “enter as strangers and leave as friends”---a mant ra fixed prominently above their beautiful, antique A mer ic an f lag painted mahogany bar. T h e ex p o s e d b r i c k interior, floor to ceiling windows, and elaborate spor t s and A mer ic ana memorabilia tell you this saloon is comfor table in it’s own skin. The Kettle has been ser ving up Brooklyn’s Best Wings on t he corner of 87t h Street and 3rd Avenue since 2004 and is proud t o h ave b e e n n a m e d one of the Top 5 Wing Joints in America for the second year in a row by Kate Krader of Food and Wine Magazine. Expect long waits on We dne s day night s when ever y one of their wings — all 13 f lavors!--- are only 50 cents each. “It’s crazy,” says co-owner Tom Casatelli, who is also involved in the incredibly popular Bay Ridge taco joint Ho’Brah and the for thcoming American beer garden Lock Yard. Tom and his par tners have been a big par t of the recent revit alization of Bay Ridge’s restaurant scene and as lifelong Bay Ridge residents are proud of their contribution to Brooklyn’s true, original Restaurant Row. “People wait t wo hours

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to eat these wings and I love that I not only see familiar faces ever y week but that I get to meet new people who are tr ying us for the first time. It’s refreshing to see Bay Ridge again becoming the food destination we’ve been in years past,” says a beaming Casatelli. If the 50-cent wings aren’t enough to convince you to try the Kettle, there is also occasional live music and an incredible

and domestic draught beer. “People want us to add the impor ted craf t beers to the brunch special but we haven’t gotten around to doing it yet,” says Casatelli. The craft beer list is as eclectic and impressive as any mid size beer hall in NYC and a direct product of par tner, cousin, and beer impresario Chris King’s knowledge and love of all things beer. “ We a re fo c u s in g o n d o in g a fe w

Two for One Burger ever y Tuesday and $1.50 sliders on Thursdays. Weekend Brunch shows the bar’s diversit y as cit y workers, teachers, singles, newly weds, grandparents, the local Mommy and Me Club, the Shore Road Striders, and bar sponsored sof tball, football, and hockey teams jockey for tables in the enclosed outdoor café overlooking bustling 3rd Ave or in the comfor table back dining room. The hear t y brunch is a steal and includes complimentar y mimosas, bloody mar ys,

things well,” says Casatelli. “When we first opened we tried to be ever ything to ever yone menu-wise and over the years we realized it just couldn’t work. Now we concentrate on what we do well; custom mixed burgers that Patty’s Meats grinds for us daily, homemade chili, a few really good mac n’ cheeses, fish and chips, some fresh chopped salads, and of course, the wings.” The always crowded bar and restaurant would indicate that these true blue Brooklyn boys are doing something right.

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Lamp Warehouse

Have a great lamp or fixture that has stopped working? Don’t throw it away! Come to Lamp Warehouse, the last great repair shop in New York. We can make it like new and make it work. We fix almost any kind of lamp or fixture. 1075 39th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219

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The Origins of

The Game of Golf

olf is a precision club and ball sport in which competing players (or golfers) use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course using the fewest number of strokes. It is one of the few ball games that does not require a standardized playing area. Instead, the game is played on a golf course, generally consisting of an arranged progression of either 9 or 18 “holes”. Each hole on the course must contain a “tee box” to star t from and a “put ting green” with the actual hole, and there are various other standardized forms of terrain in between such as the fairway, rough, and hazards, but each hole on a course and indeed among vir tually all courses is unique in its specific layout and arrangement.

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as “skins” games are also seen in televised events. Other forms of scoring also exist. While the modern game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland, the game’s ancient origins are unclear and much debated. Some historians trace the spor t back to the Roman game of paganica, in which participants used a bent st ick to hit a stuf fed leat her ball. One t heor y as ser t s t hat paganic a spread throughout Europe as the Romans conquered most of the continent, during the first century BC, and eventually evolved into the modern game. Others cite chuiwan (“chui” means striking and “wan” means small ball) as the progenitor, a Chinese game played bet ween the eighth and four teenth centuries. A Ming Dynast y scroll dating back to 1368 entitled “The Autumn Banquet” shows a member of the Chinese Imperial cour t swinging what appears to be a golf club at a small ball with the aim of sinking it into a hole. The game is thought to have been introduced into Europe during the Middle Ages. Another early game that resembled modern golf was known as cambuca in England and chambot in France. This game was, in turn, expor ted to the Low Countries, Germany, and England (where it was called pall-mall, pronounced

“pell mell”). Some observers, however, believe that golf descended from the Persian game, chaugán. In addition, kolven (a game involving a ball and cur ved bats) was played annually in Loenen, Netherlands, beginning in 1297, to commemorate the capture of the assassin of Floris V, a year earlier. The modern game originated in Scotland, w here t he f ir s t w r i t ten re c ord of gol f is James II’s banning of t he game in 1457, a s a n unwelc ome dis t rac t ion to le a r ning archer y. To many golfers, the Old Course at S t. A ndrew s, a link s c our se dat ing to before 1574, is considered to be a site of pilgr image. Golf is documented a s being played on Musselburgh Links, East Lothian, Scotland as early as 2 March 1672, which is cer tified as the oldest golf course in the world by Guinness World Records. The oldest surviving rules of golf were compiled in March 1744 for the Company of Gentlemen Golfers, later renamed The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which was played at Leith, Scotland. The world’s oldest golf tournament in existence, and golf’s first major, is The Open Championship, which was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prest wick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Building an empire, 1 slice at a time

n 1988, HE OPENED a simple corner pizzeria called La Sorrentina. To d a y, i n a c l a s s i c B r o o k l y n immigration success stor y, Giovanni Mazzola, who hails from Palermo, Sicily, occupies almost every storefront between 65th and 66th Sts. along Bensonhurst’s 11th Ave. A huge green and white awning dominates one whole side of the street boasting the name: La Sorrentina. But it all comes back to a really good slice. A nd L a Sor rent in a h a s always made an excellent slice — t hin, crisp crust, fresh cheese, top tomatoes, and specially impor ted olive ol. Add a fair price and a genuine smile and you have spun yourself a damned good American life. For in Brooklyn, word of a good pizzeria — or “bit zeye-oh” as we used to call them — spreads faster than juicy neighborhood gossip. “I worked 18 hours a day and the pizzeria became so popular I had to expand into a second storefront,” says Mazzola “Then into a full restaurant, also called La Sorrentina.” People who swore by his pizza stood on line to get into the restaurant. Hardworking neighborhood families, smooching young lovers on first dates, local priests, doctors, knockaround guys and their lawyers sat side by side eat ing in La Sor rent ina. Politicians, reporters, and radio hosts like Joan Hamburg came to La Sorrentina to mangia because of the high qualit y food, re a s o n a b l e p r ic e s, a n d f a mil y-t o u c h atmosphere. “Eating in La Sorrentina is like going to your grandmother’s house on a Sunday for a big dinner,” says Roger Califano, who has been a regular customer since the pizzeria days. Business was so good, people star ted

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asking if they could rent out the place for private par ties. “But that upset our regular customers who couldn’t come to eat,” says Mazzola. “So I bought another building, and I opened a par t y room in that storefront.” Then Mazzola bought an 85-year old brick oven baker y on the corner so he

could make his own bread by night and brick oven pizza pies by days. “I still didn’t have enough party rooms,” he says. “So I rented two more storefronts. Today I have the restaurant and three par t y rooms for catering. And the two-storefront pizzeria.”

From word of mouth, to words over the airwaves. When Joan Hamburg star ted plugging the place on the radio, people flocked from beyond the neighborhood for dinner and wound up booking catering rooms for christenings, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, bir thdays, holiday par ties. But it wasn’t always so easy. “I came to America in 1972 and worked in a food distributor,” says Mazzola. “I was

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Exotic taste from a Brooklyn landmark family restaurant 27 years ago by Yahya By reason of the Isikli, from which it grew and grew over the sweet smiles of the years with his smar t investments of time, labor and love. And, now together with salt seller of her his son John it has become eight times mouth, blood flows bigger than that original footprint, and is of the largest Turkish restaurants in from the heart as from one the continental US. Ever y time you walk into Sahara a salted kebab... — Abu Ishiq of Shiraz R e s t a u r a n t y o u a r e g u a r a n t e e d t h e 16th Century Poet of Food welcoming smile of the owners and staf f.

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Sahara cuisine runs the gamut from street food (Ful Medames) to a Sultan’s Pilaf (rice and golden chickpeas) from Topkapi Palace. You can’t find bet ter Turkish food anywhere in the world with the exception of I s t a nbul: f rom Ad a n a keb a b s a nd other carnivore delights through fantastic vegetable dishes to honeyed pastries by

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to t he United St ates, to live a bet ter life and bring happines s to my family,” Pedro says proudly. Don’t worr y Pedro, t he food you are ser ving is generat ing a buz z and bringing happines s to loc al foodies as well. How can you go wrong w i t h s u c c u l e n t d i s h e s l i k e: Lo b s t e r ravioli, Pot ato encr usted Chilean sea bas s, Veal Chop ala Giambot t a, Kobe por k Chop, Bone in Filet Mignon and s t u f fe d Rig ato ni ju s t to n a me a fe w. The s avor y s aloon c an accommodate all t ypes of par t ies and has a special Ga zebo for smokers so t hat ever ybody i s a l w a y s w e l c o m e j u s t l i k e t h e y ’re i m m e d i a t e f a m i l y. T h e k i t c h e n s t a f f t hrives on execut ing t he f inest cuisine for t he most discer ning clientèle.

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2 0 ) What was the first genetically engineered organism? A: Corn, B: Tobacco, C: Sheep, D: Rat

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States?

A: Asia, B: Africa, C: Europe, D: Antarctica

A: Colorado River, B: Mississippi River, C: Missouri River, D: Rio Grande River

2 ) What razor-thin countr y accounts for more than half of the western coastline of South America? A: Ecuador, B: Chile, C: Peru, D: Bolivia

12 ) What state is bordered by Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming?

4) What country is home to Kangaroo Island? A: Australia, B: France, C: Japan, D: Great Britain

5) What continent is located at Latitude 90° S Longitude 0.00° E? A: South America, B: Asia, C: Australia, D: Antarctica

6) What is the largest countr y in South America? A: Columbia, B: Argentina, C: Brazil, D: Peru

7) What is the tallest mountain in the world?

17) Pierre is the capital of what U.S. state? A: Montana, B: Wisconson, C: South Dakota, D: Rhode Island

A: Idaho, B: Missouri, C: Texas, D: Colorado

18 ) What is the tallest mountain in the United States?

13) Death Valley is located in what U.S. state?

A: Mount Hood, B: Mount Ranier, C: Mount McKinley, D: Mount Rushmore

3) What river runs through Baghdad? A: Tigris, B: Euphrates, C: Karun, D: Jordan

A: Lake Michigan, B: Lake Huron, C: Lake Erie, D: Lake Superior

A: Nevada, B: Utah, C: Califor nia, D: Texas

14) What U.S. state boasts the following rivers: the Guadalupe, Trinit y, Rio Grande, Brazos, and Colorado? A: Califor nia, B: Oklahoma, C: Texas, D: Colorado

15 ) Which of the following states does NOT border the Great Lakes? A: Ohio, B: Michigan, C: Iowa, D: Illinois

16) Which of the Great Lakes is located entirely within the U.S. border?

19) Lake Okeechobee is located in what U.S. state? A: Wyoming, B: Florida, C: Oklahoma, D: Texas

20) What is the smallest U.S. state? A: Delaware, B: Maryland, C: Rhode Island, D: Maine

A nswer: 1. A 2 . B 3. A 4 . A 5. D 6.C 7. D 8 . D 9.C 10. B 11. C 12 . D 13.C 14 .C 15.C 16. A 17.C 18 .C 19. B 20.C

A: Aconcagua, B: Qogir, C: Mount Kilimanjaro, D: Mount Everest

8) What cit y is the capital of Australia? A: Perth, B: Melbour ne, C: Sydney, D: Canberra

9) Riyadh is the capital of what MiddleEastern countr y? A: Iraq, B: Syria, C: Saudi Arabia, D: Yemen

10) Which of these African nations is NOT landlocked? A: Niger, B: Congo, C: Chad, D: Burkina Faso

11) What is the longest river in the United

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KC and the Sunshine Band

July 29 - August 11 Caesars Atlantic City

August 24: Tropicana Showroom

C ome v isi t C ae s a r s Circ u s M a x imu s T heater, and see A mer ic a’s most-loved brother-sister performers share five decades of enter taining in a non-stop, 90-minute show of live music, singing and dancing. Donny and Marie feature some of their c h a r t-t o p p i n g h i t s, i n c l u d i n g: “ P u p p y Love,” “Paper Roses,” “Morning Side of the Mountain,” “I’m Leavin’ it (All) Up To You,” and “Soldier of Love.” This showcase of unmatched harmonies continues today with their recent #1, “A Beautiful Life,” from the new duet album, “Donny & Marie” (2011).

KC and the Sunshine Band is still thrilling crowds, and has since the 1970s, when they emerged as a leader in f unk. A lt hough primarily labeled as a funk band, they have tapped into all different styles of genres, including disco, dance and R&B. Concer t tickets are always in high demand when KC and the Sunshine Band steps on stage

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Diana Ross August 18: Borgata Events Center

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award. She won several American Music Awards, garnered t welve Grammy Award nominations, and won a Tony Award for her one-woman show, An Evening with Diana Ross, in 1977.

Jim Gaffigan August 24: Borgata Spa & Resort

One of the top touring comedians on the road today, Jim Gaf figan is a critical and commercial success who has earned the respect of not only his legions of fans but other comedians as well. You are in for a treat when you book tickets to see comedian Jim Gaf figan per form his comedy routine live onstage

John Mayer is considered one of the most recent talented artists to enter the musical stage. And many of his fans continuously Diana flock towards him. Now Mayer is Ross one of the big superstars of today and it is mostly because of his dedication to music. He always puts on a lively and energetic show.

Russell Brand September 13 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Brand is noted in the British media for his eccentricit y and for controversies such as his dismissal from MT V after he dressed as Osama bin Laden, and prank calls he made to actor Andrew Sachs on The Russell Brand Show, which led to major changes to the BBC’s policy. He is also widely known for his shor t marriage to Kat y Perr y which ended in 2012.

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Las Vegas / Reno / Lake Tahoe Casinos David Spade August 16 to August 17 The Venetian

He’s made you laugh for years on “Saturday Night Live,” “Tommy Boy” and “Joe Dirt” with his quick wit and signature sarcasm. Utilizing some of his famed characters his SNL days — the “buh-bye” airline steward and Dick Clark’s “And you are?” receptionist — with real-life situations that happened to him, Spade crafts jokes that are extremely funny and a bit sarcastic … in other words, exactly what you’d expect from him.

Whoopi Goldberg August 30th and November 15th Treasure Island Theatre

Co-host of “The View” on daytime TV, her incredible talents as an actor and comedian has put her in elite company as one of only five enter tainers to receive an Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy awards. Whoopi is a truly unique crowd pleaser.

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Ron White August 31 Mirage Hotel

T h e c ig a r s mo k in g, s c ot c h d r in k in g funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon has two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central histor y and a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, 10 million units.

making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music.” Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover ‘instruments’ they never knew existed.

Daniel Tosh October 11 Mirage Hotel

Host of the Comedy Central show TOSH.0, Tosh was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2005, Tosh has earned the admiration of his audiences and peers with a unique brand of comedy that has made him one of the most requested headliners in the countr y.

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October 19: Mohegan Sun Casino

American Idol Live! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase the season’s talented top Finalists and stops in Uncasville, CT for a Saturday evening per formance. Finalists will per form favorite moments from the season as well as never before seen per formances. The American Idol season Finale will air on FOX on May 16th but this season’s fan-favorites will continue on with the 2013 Live! Tour.

Selena fans have been in a frenzy since she premiered the single “Come & Get It” from her for thcoming album and made her debut television performance of the song live on the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. Selena has already sold more than 10 million singles in the U.S., along with three RIA A-cer tified Top 10 debuting gold albums, and three #1 Billboard Dance Singles.

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HeadlyEntertainment here For This Guide Story Here Met Living’s 102 Fast Facts 1. Thir t y five percent of people who use personal ads for dating are already married. 2 . Men can read smaller print than women; women can hear bet ter than men. 3. Only one person in t wo billion will live to be 116 or older. 4 . If NASA sent birds into space they would soon die; they need gravity to swallow. 5. Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don’t. 6. Sex burns about 360 calories per hour. 7. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky. 8 . It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun. 9. The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marr y. 10 . T here are about 255 babies bor n worldwide ever y minute. 11. You forget 90% of your dreams. 12 . The world’s tallest man reached 8 feet 11 inches at 21. 13. Babies cry but they don’t produce tears until one to three months af ter bir th. 14 . You share your bir thday with at least 9 other million people in the world. 15. People with blue eyes are bet ter able to see in the dark. 16. Men laugh longer, louder, and more of ten than women. 17. Babies that are breastfed are more likely to be slimmer as adults than those that are not breast fed. 18. Americans will spend more on cat food this year than baby food. 19. A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day. 20. 90 percent of women who walk into a department store immediately turn to the right. 21. Americans did not commonly use forks until af ter the Civil War. 22 . A person will create enough saliva to fill t wo average size swimming pools during his lifetime. 23. The chances of you dying on the way to get your lottery tickets is greater than your chances of winning. 24 . Most lipstick contains fish scales. 2 5. Chewing gum while peeling onions will 162

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3 9 . We a r ing he adphone s for a n hour increases the bacteria in your ear 700 times. 40. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. 41. Ever y time you sneeze some of your brain cells die. 44 . It takes up to 70 years for a banana peel to fully decompose in Antarctica. 4 5. Couples usually wait until six to eight dates before they are willing to enter into an exclusive relationship. 46. In Quitman, Georgia, US, it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road. 47. Hot water can freeze faster than cold water. 48. 78% of students pretend to concentrate in the class so that their teacher won’t ask them a question. 49. Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star. 50. To have your picture taken by the ver y first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours! 51. Tigers can see 6 times bet ter at night than humans. 52. Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine. 5 3 . Quick naps not only improve your aler tness, but they also help in decision making, creativit y and sensor y perception.

#48. 78% of students pretend to concentrate in class so that their teacher won’t ask them a question.

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#68. Petting a cat helps lower blood pressure, not just for humans, but for the cat also.

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and open your mouth, if forms instant speaker. 67. Writing down your worries just before taking an exam can boost your scores. 68. Petting a cat helps lower blood pressure, not just for humans, but for the cat also. 69. Studies show that people who overthink tend to create problems for themselves that weren’t even there to begin with. 70. According to Alber t Einstein if honey bees were to disappear from ear th humans would be dead within 4 years. 71. Humans star t lying by the age of 4. 72. 80% of teenagers check their cellphone before brushing their teeth in the morning. 73. In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills. 74. 4 years after a car crash a man claimed that the crash turn him gay. He sued the other driver and won. 75 . During the day, if someone sings a song around you, there is a 90% chance you will find yourself singing it sometimes during the day. 76 . “Swag” is an acronym created by a group of gay men in the 60’s that means “secretly we are gay” 77. Even though hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of germs, only 1% of germs actually gets us sick. 78 . There is an awk ward moment when your sarcasm is so advanced people actually think you are stupid. 79.” Whatever” has been voted the most

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Entertainment Guide Broadway Annie

Motown: The Musical

The plucky redheaded orphan and her scruf f y mut t Sandy make their way in D e p r e s s i o n - e r a N e w Yo r k from a dismal orphanage to the home of billionaire Daddy Warbucks. The Tony Awardwinning musical includes the s o n g s “ To m o r r o w,” “ L i t t l e Girls,” “Easy Street,” “NYC” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Palace Theatre

The musical brings to life the true stor y of barrier-shat tering Motown Records and its founder Berry Gordy, who fights against improbable odds to t ur n his dream into a realit y. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Big Fish Motown: The Musical

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! collects a group of hit songs by the Swedish supergroup ABBA and shapes them around the stor y of a single mother coping with her young daughter’s marriage on a picturesque Greek isle. While the daughter plans her future with the love of her life, her mother is haunted by three different men who may or may not be her daughter’s father. Among the songs are such familiar ‘70s staples as “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All.” Winter Garden Theatre

First Date Ever been on a date and wondered what the other person was thinking? This new musical comedy lets you peer inside the ner vous and busy minds of t wo wouldbe lovebirds, Soho ar tist Casey and Wall Street trader Aaron, on their first date. How can they know if they’re right for each other when old boy friends, ex-fiancées, assor ted friends, relatives, and even the waiter keep of fering unsolicited advice? This relationship may just have a chance

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— if only they can get their inner voices to shut up! Longacre Theatre Opening 04 Aug 2013

Kinky Boots Charlie Price is forced to step in and save his family’s shoe factory in Northern England following the sudden death of his father. Help comes from the unlikeliest angel, a fabulous drag per former named Lola. Together, this improbable duo revitalize the failing business, while stepping out from their fathers’ shadows and transforming an entire communit y through the power of acceptance. Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark

Will, the son of the charismatic Edward Bloom, is frustrated by his father’s fant astic t ales of epic adventure. A s Edward’s final chapter approaches, Will embarks on his own journey to find out who his father really is. Neil Simon Theatre Opening 06 Oct 2013

Newsies Set in New York City at the turn of the century, the musical is the tale of newsie Jack Kelly, who dreams of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies his army of newsies to strike. Nederlander Theatre

Rock of Ages

The arachnid-bitten superhero, familiar from comics and the movies, learns that with great power comes great responsibility a s v illa ins te s t not onl y his phy sic a l strength, but his strength of character.

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a smalltown girl met a big-cit y rocker, and in L.A.’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. This arena-rock love stor y is told through the mind-blowing hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more.

Foxwoods Theatre

Helen Hayes Theatre

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Met Living TV Trivia 1) Who killed Laura Palmer on Twin Peaks? 2 ) Who’s Eric Car tman’s father?

W hat t wo movies does t his act r ess appear in? ( Hint see quest ion #6)

3 ) Which character f rom Beavis and But thead has their own show? 4) How long were Jerr y Seinfeld and his pals sentenced in the series finale? 5) On Beverly Hills 90210, how did Scott (David’s best friend) die? 6) Which actress was in the T V movies: The Oddyssey, and Merlin? 7) Marge Simpson has the same maiden name as a former First Lady. Name the former First Lady 8) What show did Claire Danes get her star t on? 9 ) On MT V’s Blame Game what is the name of the Judge? 10) In Home Improvement what are the names of t he t hree boys? Who is t he youngest? 11) On Happy Days, what was the name of the make out place? 12 ) Which famous female enter t ainer per formed on the love boat from 1985 to 1986?

16) What floor did the Evans family live on? 17 ) In Roseanne who was Roseanne’s gay boss/employee? 18 ) In Beast Wars what is t he name of the Ma ximal Ship? 19) What make and model of car does Nash Bridges drive? 2 0 ) On The Simpsons, Who shot Mr. Burns?

15) On a ski trip 16) 17th floor 17) Leon, First at Rodbells then at the lunch box. 18) The A xalon 19) A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda conver tible. 20) Maggie Simpson. Maggie and Mr. Burns were wrestling for her lollipop when Mr. Burns’ gun fell out of his holster and went of f.

15) On One day At A Time, How did Julia and Max meet?

TV Trivia Answers

7) Jackie Kennedy. Both Marge Simpson and Jackie Kennedy had the maiden name of Bouvier. 8) My So-Called Life 9) Judge Reed 10) Mark Taylor, Randy William Taylor, and Bradley Michael Taylor 11) Inspiration point 12 ) Dionne War wick 13) 3 (Carol, Emily, Rachel) 14) Janet

14) Who was David from 8 Is Enough, married to?

A N SW E R S 1) Her father, Leland Palmer. 2 ) His mother. You see, she’s a hermaphrodite, figure it out. 3) Daria 4) One year 5) He accidently shot himself. 6) Isabella Rosselini. She was Athena in the Odyssey, and she was Merlin’s love in Merlin.

13) How many women does Ross divorce on Friends?

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no expense when it comes down to the basics. You need a good foundation to build a masterpiece.” Talk about a work of art. DaVinci just called in an order from Above: big fan of the Broccoli Rabe Pie, they say. But don’t just listen to a Renaissance genius- Why don’t you hear from New Yawkers, who let’s face it are exper ts on Aggravation, Pizza and Potholes. “Nucci’s Sout h gives ever y Piz za parlor in St aten Island a run for it’s money,” said Teresa from Bay Ridge, “At rush hour, it’s the only time I don’t mind waiting in traf fic.” The eater y of fers a traditional Italian menu as well. Ever ything from Chicken Milanese to Veal Gasmonda over spinach with mushrooms in a gravy. Ever ything

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Index of Advertisers Arts

Garage Clothing

& Entertainment:

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Basset

Raising The Bar

Il Fornetto

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Knights Of Columbus

Media Magic Ent

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Staten Island Furrier

Camz Creations

St. George Theatre

183

Munchkins & Monsters

Bay Ridge Manor

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Eye Emporium

Moxie Spot

Stewar t Optical

94-95

109

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Bardi Catering

113 120

Eye Glass Direct

Luncheonette

Brilliant Strokes

Emerly’s Bridal

Roma View

Oh Baby

170

Tommy’s Auto

143

Empire

119

Sal’s Transmission

126

Nacmias & Sons

129

Manfredi

184

Signature Auto Group

Star Subaru

Park Ave Leasing

Brooklyn Car Audio

86-87

Good Year

126

Major Auto Show

126

Diamond Auto Leasing 128 Quality Auto

135

All In One Leasing 140-141 Back Cover

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Sports & Equipment: Panda Spor t 115 Astoria Sports Complex 74-75 Staten Island Mini Golf 41

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Viccolo

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Angelina’s

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La Strada

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Sahara

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Buckley’s Lenny’s Clam Bar

Viks Fine Jewelr y Jewelr y Ex Unique Goldmine Mathew’s Jewelers

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Cornerstone Group Bedford Funding

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Villa Monte

Il Forno Di Marco

Kettle Black

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The Roof top

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La Sorrentina

Finance:

Vegas Diner Il Sogno

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Delmar

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Nucci South

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Sancho’s

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Riviera

Vito’s

Camz Creation

Villabate Alba

A&S Pork Store

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Rimini Baker y

Beny’s Delice

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Pizza Park

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Always A Bridesmaid

Dair y Maid

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La Villa

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I’ll Be Seeing You

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Jimmy’s Famous

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King Auto Group

Manfredi

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7Th Ave Gourment

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Sk ydive Ranch

Auto Sales & Services:

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Harbor Fitness

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Jm Synthetic Grass

Universal Renovation

Tully Spagnoli

Granite Design

Richmond Tile And Bath

Pell Floors

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Einstein Plumbing

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Paradise Stone

103

Ajc Renovation

104

Colonel Clean

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RGM Signs

122

Island Sewers

142

Midwood Matteress

147

Brooklyn Elevator

148-149

Abco Contracting

170

Decorators:

Robb Decors

Amsterdam Interior

108

Lamp Warehouse

113

Wild Flowers

Ave J Florist

Bay Decorators

360 Interior Concepts 109 Architects:

Marcus Marino

151

Appia Marble & Granite 52-53

Steve Savino

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Fox Floors

James Koster

Bella Cucina Kitchen & Things

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Clean Sweep

Bilotti Brother

CRC Plumbing

Cam Energy

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Best Quality Pools

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New Wave Pools

176

Legal Services Costello & Costello Alatsas & Taub

Bus Service: Golden Ring

Empire State Development 89

Health & Beauty

Dun Rite

144

4 Season Windows

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Visage Faces H3 Hair Salon By Limor

Capital Paint

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Schools & Camps: Mill Basin Day Camp Bath Beach

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