Gatsby’s Rival by Richard Guimond is an epic adventure story that rivets the reader from page one, with a high-stakes plot and an ensemble cast of characters as iconic as the great Gatsby himself. Set in 1920s America as a prequel to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal 1925 work The Great Gatsby, Guimond’s novel juxtaposes socialite … Read more
NEWS ANALYSIS In 1783, the American Revolutionary War ended. The 13 former British colonies, now the new United States of America, had won their independence – the freedom we cherish today – from the British king and his oppressive government. Among the many thousands of American heroes who fought in the long seven-year war, there was one … Read more
Long Island roller derby team’s future in jeopardy as vote over transgender sports ban looms – CBS News Watch CBS News A roller derby team on New York’s Long Island could soon lose access to public county facilities if a law banning transgender women from women’s and girls’ sports teams is passed. Jericka Duncan takes … Read more
The co-founder of a popular meat sticks brand sold at Trader Joe’s says his upbringing in an immigrant family on Long Island taught him resilience — one of the many things that has led “Chomps” to runaway success. Growing up, Chomps co-founder Pete Maldonado would often snack on greasy, gas station jerky sticks. The Manorville … Read more
