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Captain Alan Bernstein to navigate history of iconic BB Riverboats during BCM’s Nov. 26 NKY History Hour

November 20, 2024November 19, 20240

Embark on a historical journey along the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront with Captain Alan Bernstein during Behringer-Crawford Museum’s next NKY History…

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Our Rich History: Bernstein Family’s multi-generational role in region’s culinary history

September 16, 2024September 15, 20242

By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 8 of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining It…

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Halloween is coming and so is the USS Nightmare; job fairs to join haunt team

August 1, 2024July 31, 20240

It sounds unbelievable, but Halloween is just around the corner. Soon, the kids will be returning to school, and hopefully…

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First Newport Blast event on July 3 offers Rozzi fireworks, plenty of family fun

June 30, 2024June 29, 20240

On July 3, Newport on the Levee, meetNKY, and BB Riverboats will present the first annual Newport Blast in conjunction…

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Secret NKY: Among 7 life-size bronze statues on Riverside Drive is Mary Becker Green, a river legend

March 24, 2023March 23, 20230

By Kathy Witt Special to NKyTribune Among the seven life-size bronze statues on the self-guided Riverside Drive Statue Tour in…

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USS Nightmare seeking ‘creepiest’ monsters to join ghastly Scare Crew — here are Job Fair opportunities

August 4, 2022August 3, 20220

Come join the scare crew at the USS Nightmare, which is seeking the most intense, creepiest and scariest monsters in…

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The River: A more modern tale about the Great Riverboat Race of 2019 which American Queen wins

July 24, 2022December 1, 20243

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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The River: Riverboats are coming back like fresh Spring blossoms; still waiting to Save the QUEEN

April 25, 2021December 1, 20247

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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Alan Bernstein: Public boat dock/marina at Cincinnati Public Landing would not serve larger riverboats

December 30, 2020December 29, 20200

BB Riverboats owns and operates three U.S. licensed and certified vessels: The Belle of Cincinnati, 1,000 passengers; the River Queen,…

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Shop Local Spotlight: Plan ahead for fun in the sun — plan a visit to one of these outdoor experiences

December 18, 2020December 17, 20200

Last of an occasional series By Tabari McCoy NKY Chamber of Commerce Sunshine, lemonade, swimming, grills aplenty … These are…

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Newport awarded $2.5 million federal grant for transportation improvements to Festival Park

October 9, 2020October 8, 20200

The City of Newport has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI)…

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The River: From shutdown to reopening, things are cranking, up, down and all around (as internet rules)

May 24, 2020December 1, 20244

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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BB Riverboats to resume Ohio River cruises this weekend — with social-distancing policies in place

May 19, 2020May 18, 20200

BB Riverboats, which has been closed since March 16 because of COVID-19, will resume its cruises on the Ohio River…

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Shirley Bernstein, widow of Ben Bernstein, of Mike Fink Restaurant, BB Riverboats fame, dies at 97

April 23, 2020April 22, 20200

Shirley Bernstein, who with late husband Ben, built a restaurant empire on both sides of the Ohio River, died Tuesday…

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Covington is awarded grant to buy space at new Ohio River dock, will be new home for ‘Fire Boat 1’

November 24, 2019November 24, 20190

When a runaway barge demolished the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club recently, Covington firefighters rushed to the scene – not in…

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BB Riverboats brings private event space to Ohio Riverfront with River’s Edge at Newport Landing

November 19, 2019November 18, 20191

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The newest addition to the BB Riverboat family, River’s Edge, was christened in a…

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The River: Young riverboat captain has gathered big load of rosebuds fast, wants to stay on river forever

August 25, 2019December 1, 202410

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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Business briefs: USS Nightmare is hiring, Kona Ice reaches milestone, Bunches of Bows gives back

August 15, 2019August 14, 20190

It’s a job to die for! The USS Nightmare is seeking the most intense, creepiest and scariest monsters in the…

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NKy Young Professionals hosting ‘Bourbon and Boards’ for connections to nonprofit board service

July 25, 2019July 23, 20190

Young professionals looking to give back to their local communities on a more strategic level are invited to attend Bourbon…

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The River: A more modern tale this time, about the Great Riverboat Race of 2019 (American Queen wins)

July 21, 2019December 1, 202419

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…

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Get ready for a riverboat race as the BB’s Belle of Cincinnati takes on the American Duchess on July 15

June 30, 2019June 29, 20190

BB Riverboats and the American Queen Steamboat Company will have a Riverboat race — bringing the region back to memories…

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BB Riverboats’ River’s Edge at Newport Landing now taking reservations for special events

June 24, 2019June 23, 20190

BB Riverboats ‘River’s Edge at Newport Landing’ is now taking reservations for your special event. The state-of-the-art event center allows…

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