Best Long Island
Personality
Billy Joel
billyjoel.com
The one, the only, Billy Joel, has once again
been voted the Best Long Island Personality!
What would Long Island be without Billy Joel?
Seriously, the crooner represents us in the best
possible way and is never shy about his roots
and upbringing. The Piano Man put his love of
LI on full display at The Concert for Sandy Relief
and concerts throughout Long Island. Joel is a
mainstay at Madison Square Garden and has
the distinct honor of opening the New Nassau
Coliseum later this year. This top honor is a
resounding “We Love You, Billy!”
Best Mascot
QuackerJack - Long
Island Ducks
3 Court House Dr., Central Islip.
631-940-3825. liducks.com
QuackerJack is a force
to be reckoned with!
The critically acclaimed
mascot continues to
beat out his other
costumed brothers and
sisters, thanks to the
spirited performance
he puts on, day after
day. No one takes
their job as serious
as QuackerJack, the
mascot for the Long
Island Ducks, one of
the most successful
sports organizations
in the region.
QuackerJack can often be found high-fiving
enthusiastic Long Island Ducks fans—children
and adults alike—and hopping from dugout to
dugout with an exuberance that translates to the
players on the diamond. No wonder why Long
Islanders voted Long Island Ducks’ QuackerJack
the Best Mascot on Long Island!
Best Movie
Theater
Island 16
185 Morris Ave., Holtsville. 800-315-4000.
showcasecinemas.com
Next time you think about renting a movie in
the comfort of your home, you’d best reconsider
how to spend your evening. There’s no better
venue to watch a film than at Island 16,
where luxurious seats and digitally enhanced
blockbusters await. Island 16 is famous for
its “Cinema de Lux” theater, which features
16 digitally equipped theaters displaying the
latest and greatest films. Not to be outdone, the
theater boasts an in-set dining menu, restaurant
and bar, traditional food court, and a full-service
restaurant and cocktail lounge. This is way more
than a night out at the theater—it’s cinematic
nirvana!
Best Museum
Vanderbilt Museum and
Planetarium
180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport.
631-854-5579. vanderbiltmuseum.org
Find us a Long Islander who hasn’t had the
pleasure of visiting the Vanderbilt Museum
and Planetarium, and we’ll make sure to tell
them that they’re missing out on a educational
experience unlike any other! The museum
features several educational exhibits that visitors
can’t seem to get enough of, including a marine,
natural history and ethnographic collections.
The museum also offers a guided tour through
the living quarters of the mansion. That’s one
tour that you’re not going to want to miss!
Best Party Event
Comp any
Unique Entertainment
427 Willis Ave., Williston Park.
516-248-4500. unique-ent.com
As we can all probably agree, there’s nothing
that quite gets a party going like good music
and good people enjoying their time on the
dance floor. And for the second-straight year,
Unique Entertainment has proven itself worthy
of this incredible honor after Long Islanders
again voted it the best party event company in
the region. What makes Unique Entertainment
great is its innate ability to recognize what its
customers expect, and that it always delivers on
its promise of making sure everyone—no matter
their age—is enjoying themselves, to the fullest.
So for all your party-planning needs, make sure
you call Unique Entertainment! It’s what they
do.
Best Publi c
Garden
Adelphi University
1 South Ave., Garden City. 800-ADELPHI
http://about.adelphi.edu/campuslocations/
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arboretum/
There’s nothing quite like taking a stroll through
a meticulously managed garden on a spring
day, just as flowers are blooming. At Adelphi
University, its public garden is home to more
than 60 species, including special berry bushes,
rose gardens, various trees, and more. People
can explore the campus’ arboretum and feast
their eyes on sugar maples, river birch, crab
apple, limber pine, and so much more! Aside
from the fresh aromas and wide array of colors,
the garden offers a place where visitors can
enjoy a moment of solitude. No wonder why
Long Islanders voted Adelphi University’s public
garden the absolute best!
Best Radio
Station
The Grindhouse Radio
P.O.Box 803, Levittown. 516-350-0123.
thegrindhouseradio.com
Grindhouse Radio gives Long Islanders all they
need, and more. The show offers everything
from pop culture and news to comedy and
discussions on music and movies. Grindhouse
Radio is syndicated on 17 networks, including
iHeartRadio, the popular radio platform that
gives listeners the opportunity to listen to their
favorite shows wherever they are. Its staff takes
pride in giving listeners an alternative program
that covers a variety of interested topics. Don’t
forget to tune in!
Best Recording
Studio
EKO
360-C Commack Rd., Deer Park.
631-243-4250. ekoproductions.com
EKO Studios specializes in next-level audio
and video production. The studio has been in
business for more than 25 years. Since its birth,
it has become known as the go-to place for
recording sessions and video production. It’s no
wonder why Long Islanders chose EKO Studios
as the best recording studio on the island. Artists
EKO Studios has worked with include: Adam
Sandler, Opie and Anthony, the Glenn Miller
Band, and other talented artists. Its studio also
boasts two climate-controlled soundstages that
make it conducive to group recording sessions. If
you’re considering dropping a debut track, make
sure to get out of your garage and head over to
EKO Studios!
Best Si nger from
Long Island
Amber Ferrari
amberferrari.com
Amber Ferrari exudes talent. The singer and
songwriter has been performing at venues
across Long Island for years—covering popular
artists while also mixing in her own original
hits, such as “Plastic Passes,” “Not Just a Pretty
Face” and “Whatever Whatever.” Ferrari enjoys
great support from her fellow Long Islanders,
whom have for two consecutive years voted
her the best singer from Long Island. It’s quite
an accomplishment, considering the talented
musicians Long Island has produced over the
years. Encore!
Best Twitter
Account from
Long Island
Markos Papadatos @
powerjournalist
Farmingdale.
twitter.com/powerjournalist
These days, it seems like everyone has a Twitter
account. But what you do once you have one
is a different story. Markos Papadatos, a
Greek-American journalist and educator, has
used his Twitter profile to promote his work,
which includes articles about some of the top
musicians in the world. Papadatos has written
thousands of stories throughout his career, and
thanks to his Twitter account, @powerjournalist,
he’s able to share his work with the rest of us!
Thanks so much for voting 4 ys. in a row
Best Singer from Long Island & Band Non Cover!
XO Amber Ferari
Our 1st Show for 2017, March 10th an ALL JANIS JOPLIN Show
at Suffolk Theater, Riverhead
TICKETS: 631-727-4343 or: SuffolkTheater.com