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Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
NY town’s snarky anti-littering campaign asks if ‘mommy still cleans’ for ‘brainless’ residents
They’re getting snarky when it comes to their sanitation. Officials in Babylon, Long Island are so fed up with litterbugs, they’ve put up signs calling out the “brainless” scofflaws. “They’re dumping a lot of fast food, 7-Eleven cups, Taco Bell, Wendy’s. It gets as crazy as a freezer that was dumped right at the entrance to the Southern State Parkway,” said Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, who said sanitation workers picked up a staggering 250 tons of roadside garbage last year. NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack mourned at emotional LI wake week after horrific nail salon crash “We’ve had mattresses, tires, and the...
No sharks in sight as Long Islanders flock to the beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — State officials said there have been zero shark sightings all along the shores of Long Island so far this season— in a notable change of pace from the last few years. The news comes on the Fourth of July with swimmers packing the pools and beaches across the region. By […]
Controversial Decision in Nassau County Sparks Outrage
In a divisive move, the Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a controversial law preventing transgender female athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports teams at county-owned facilities. This decision follows a failed attempt earlier this year by Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman to implement a similar ban through an executive order, which was swiftly challenged in court.
Mills Pond Group files assisted living facility lawsuit against Smithtown
In April 2023, the Smithtown Planning Board amended the Smithtown Town Code Chapter 322 to exclude “convalescent” and “resting” homes from being considered a special exception to zoning restrictions, thereby preventing a proposal submitted by Mills Pond Group LLC from progressing. Mills Pond Group, owned by...
Saluting local veterans with a lot of fun
The Town of Hempstead presented its “Salute to Veterans Firework Spectacular” on June 29, although it was much more than just pretty colors lighting up the skies. Point Lookout’s Town Park was packed with massive bouncy houses and slides for fast-paced fun, and pop-up tents and tables for people to shop for all sorts of goods from fellow community members.
Barbeque, Bombshells, and Vets at Beacon House Bay Shore
This is not your typical Independence Day barbecue. The folks at United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH), headquartered in Bay Shore, went all out on the afternoon of June 27 for their annual Fourth of July cookout. As veterans, some formerly homeless, mingled with friends, supporters, and elected officials, the patriotic performance group known as The American Bombshells belted out a repertoire of feel-good American songs.
Freeport’s 'Movies in the Park' Continues with 'Trolls Band Together' on July 11
Families searching for a no-cost evening of entertainment will be thrilled as the screenings of free movies will continue on, July 11, 2024, after dusk., at Cow Meadow Park, 701 S. Main St. with Trolls Band Together. The event is under the auspices of Village Hall, and the free movies...
Town Running Beach Cleanup Campaign
The Town of Huntington is conducting a campaign to encourage park users to help clean up litter. Baskets are set out, with beachgoers invited to use them to pick up litter, empty and return to the original spot. “Working together to keep our beaches clean” Read More ...
Experience over 100 Years Of History At Nassau County Museum of Art
The Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) is a cultural and intellectual hub for art lovers in NYC. Inside, explore stunning exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Outside, enjoy manicured gardens, outdoor sculptures, and nature trails. Here’s your guide on planning your trip to the Nassau Country Museum, including the history of this establishment, how to get there and what to expect when you visit! As you approach the museum, the elegance of the Georgian mansion and the well-manicured gardens is mesmerizing. Inside, the museum houses impressive galleries featuring works by renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Auguste Rodin, and Larry Rivers. The museum’s rotating exhibitions ensure that there is always something new to see, covering a range of creative genres from classical to contemporary. This establishment is also a learning hub when it comes to the arts, The Manes Art and Education Center offers workshops, family programs, and art classes.
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Presents The Avant-Garden Party Gala
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is hosting an Avant-Garden Party Gala on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hempstead House Garden. The magical affair will feature entertainment such as acrobats, sword-balancers and other performance artists. There will be a delicious buffet which will include vegetarian options and an open bar. The experience promises to push the boundaries of creativity while guests enjoy dinner and cocktails in the native-plant garden. The dinner will be followed by a dessert procession with delectable treats.
Town to offer free pool safety seminar
The Town of Oyster Bay is partnering with Catholic Health to offer residents and non-residents a Free Pool Safety Seminar on Monday, July 8th, at 1 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. Families are encouraged to attend as children under the age of 15 make up more than 78 percent of pool submersion injuries in the United States annually, with 67 percent of them including children under the age of three.
Nassau town supervisors threaten legal action against the FAA in effort to reduce jet engine noise over residential neighborhoods
Supervisors from Hempstead and North Hempstead announced a petition calling on the FAA to conduct a mandatory environmental review of noise and air pollution along a flight path that runs through both towns. It's something they say is nearly a decade overdue.
Burke-Gonzalez: The first in New York to harness the power of offshore wind
It takes courage to be the first community in New York to bring ashore the power of offshore wind. It also takes vision to be the first. Vision powered by the understanding of what is at stake for our...
Developer unveils new plan for shuttered Sayville golf course
The developer of a proposed residential community at a shuttered and long-vacant golf course in Sayville is taking another swing at the project. Rechler Equity Partners has unveiled a revised conc...
West Islip Residents Protest Proposed Cell Tower
Hundreds of West Islip residents attended a public hearing last Thursday on a proposed cell tower construction. Residents delivered overwhelming opposition to the plan and offered alternatives. The meeting was simply the first step in what could turn into a long and arduous process in Crown Castle Communications’ construction of...
World War II Veteran Dominick Critelli Honored
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Councilwoman Melissa Miller presented the Town of Hempstead Champion of Freedom Award to Floral Park resident Dominick Critelli, a World War II veteran, during the Town of Hempstead Salute to Veterans event on June 29 at Town Park Point Lookout.
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