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/ 10 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOFLONGISLAND.com 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 y��s. in a row Best Singer from Long Island & Band Non Cover! XO Amber Fer��ari Our 1st Show for 2017, March 10th an ALL JANIS JOPLIN Show at Suffolk Theater, Riverhead TICKETS: 631-727-4343 or: SuffolkTheater.com
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