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Cradle of Aviation Museum Interview

March 15, 2023Uncategorizedaircraft, brentwood stories, Local History, museum pass program, spaceBrentwoodStories

Take a step into the Cradle of Aviation Museum during this podcast episode. Why was a space museum built here on Long Island? What does the museum do now?

Museum Website: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

Brentwood Library Museum Pass Program: https://brentwoodnylibrary.org/services/museum-passes

80’s Karaoke Night!: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/arcade-age-exhibit/event/2023/03/25/80s-arcade-karaoke-night/415367

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Raynham Hall Museum

February 21, 2023Uncategorizedfree program, history, Local History, museum, Raynham Hall MuseumBrentwoodStories

Join us as we sat down with the Raynham Hall Museum. The Raynham Hall Museum is a participant in our library museum pass program. To reserve a museum pass online, visit us at https://www.brentwoodnylibrary.org/services/museum-passes or call the library to reserve a pass at 631-273-7883. To learn more about the Raynham Hall Museum and their upcoming programs, visit https://raynhamhallmuseum.org/

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Former American Boxer Champion Buddy McGirt

January 18, 2023UncategorizedBoxing, career, champion, Inspiration, Local HistoryrBrentwoodStories

This month we sat down with former American Boxer Champion, Buddy McGirt. McGirt reflects on his time growing up in Brentwood, and the highs and lows of his career.

Music: Chill Relaxing Lo-Fi Hip Hop | BornbyAlex-Productions https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alex-productions/single/chill-relaxing-lo-fi-hip-hop-born/

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Music Therapy and Theory with Dan Sullivan

December 21, 2022UncategorizedBrentwood NY, healing, interview, Local History, music, music therapyBrentwoodStories

Are you interested in music? Learn the ins and outs of music and its potential benefits with licensed Music Therapist Dan Sullivan.

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Local Photographer Sean Raynor

November 16, 2022Uncategorizedanimals, artist, camera, local artist, Local History, Long Island History, nature, photographyBrentwoodStories

Meet Sean Raynor! He’s a local photographer who went to the Brentwood school district. Raynor’s talent is evident through his work. To check out Raynor’s work, and for business inquiries, check out his page on instagram @internal.vision

Shoot him a DM!

Concert photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW926Xogzz-/

Young Fox: https://www.instagram.com/p/CezoVzfDYoB/

Older Fox: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG50BmPgC6b/

Camp Hero: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WbtDoA1FB/

Long Island City: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhadzS1AuWx/

Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfvBDFgDGk-/

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Interview with Youth Mentor and former NFL Star Gary Brown

September 21, 2022UncategorizedBrentwood NY, Football, Inspiration, Long Island, Long Island History, NFL, Youth MentorBrentwoodStories

Gary Brown spends his days trying to give back to his community and inspire the youth of today to dream big. How did Gary Brown become an inspiration and a mentor to many? Listen to Brown speak about his life and the events in it, that made him the man he is today.

Find Gary’s book here!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Champion-Gary-Lee-Brown/dp/1662478569/ref=asc_df_1662478569/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598233672180&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12598861813074722910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004488&hvtargid=pla-1722690692864&psc=1

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Brentwood Stories – Exciting times ahead!

July 29, 2022UncategorizedBrentwoodStories

It has been a busy time at the Brentwood Public Library with many new and exciting additions coming for you to enjoy. Unfortunately that means that the Brentwood stories podcast has to take a break for the month of July. We will be back in August!

Music: Two Little Wooden Shoes Fox Trot by Club Royal Orchestra

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Brentwood Stories – Episode XXI

June 25, 2022UncategorizedBrentwoodStories

Mirtha Colon has been a library patron for over ten years. In 2021, she attended our citizenship courses and earned her US citizenship! In this episode, I speak with Mirtha as she shares a little about her life and family in Brentwood.

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Brentwood Stories – Episode XVII

February 2, 2022Brentwood, Local History, Long Island, NY, UncategorizedBrentwoodStories

In today’s installment, me and Celia speak with a woman of many talents. Khadija Hines spent over 11 years as a member of the Brentwood public library staff, and has since moved on to become a business owner, performer and mother. Khadijah takes us through the inspiring journey of her life in the next episode of Brentwood stories.

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