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The renowned Blue Angels will be in action over Jones Beach this weekend.

The eagerly awaited arrival of Memorial Day on Monday is sure to be enthusiastically welcomed by everyone, after this year’s harsh winter. And, as always, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun … more

By Karen Bloom | 5/21/14

An aerial view of the "crowned jewel, Jones Beach.

Jones Beach to undergo $65 million facelift

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced plans for a $65 million renovation for Jones Beach State Park, which celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. more

By Michael Ganci | 3/26/14

A computer rendering of what the Port Ambrose liquefied natural gas terminal would look like.

State questions future for LNG

The company that wants to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal in the Atlantic Ocean 19 miles southeast of Jones Beach, Liberty Natural Gas, LLC, says the terminal would provide the greater New York City region with a new source of “competitively priced” natural gas. But New York State’s Energy Planning Board doesn’t see much of a future for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, imports in the United States. In fact, they are already waning, according to the board’s recently published 2014 Draft New York State Energy Plan. more

By Brian Racow | 2/12/14

Eliane Netto-Rosen and her son Josh, who organized the 1000 Mile team from the Hewlett and Woodmere communities.

1000 Miles team raises $3,000 to fight cancer [Photo gallery]

Students and families from the Hewlett-Woodmere community took part in the “Strides Against Cancer Walk” held at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 20. more

10/30/13

John Cameron Jr., chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, center, joined Schumer at the news conference, and spoke briefly in support of the senator’s proposal.

Schumer: Nassau needs rebuilding plan

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the third-highest-ranking member of the Senate’s Democratic majority, spoke at a news conference on Monday in the driveway of a south Merrick home, calling on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a comprehensive plan to protect Nassau County’s coastline from future storms. more

By Brian Racow | 9/11/13

A rendering of Port Meridian, a liquid natural gas terminal that a West Face Capital Inc. subsidiary plans to build in the East Irish Sea. Another West Face subsidiary, Liberty Natural Gas, LLC, is seeking approval to build a similar LNG terminal off the South Shore named Port Ambrose. Environmental groups fear that Port Ambrose could be used for LNG exports to Port Meridian.

What's Port Ambrose really all about?

In November 2004, Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. filed a notice of intent to build a liquefied natural gas import facility at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, and the application began winding through Oregon and federal agencies that had to approve it before building could begin, a process that continues today. more

By Brian Racow | 9/5/13

Phish played the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on July 12.

Phish takes Jones Beach by storm

July 12 was no night to be at the beach. A muggy, overcast day had given way to a heavy downpour, deep chill and unrelenting winds by nightfall at Jones Beach. more

By Brian Racow | 7/25/13

The jury is out on LNG platform

We live in a world that thirsts for energy. As the population rises, the need for energy grows ever greater. more

7/17/13

A computer rendering of what Port Ambrose would look like.

Liquid natural gas hearing turns heated

A private company controlled by a multi-billion-dollar Canadian hedge fund is seeking approval to build a liquefied natural gas station in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles southeast of Jones Beach. If built, a pipeline extending from the station would have to hook up to an existing pipeline 2.2 miles south of Atlantic Beach. more

By Brian Racow | 7/16/13

The Geico Sktypers soar over the Jones Beach shoreline as they type giant messages and perform a low level precision formation during the annual Bethpage Air Show over Memorial Day weekend. The Royal Canadian Air Force headlines this year’s event.

Flying high at Bethpage Air Show

The unofficial kickoff to summer fun begins with a trip to Jones Beach to watch those amazing aerial maneuvers that take over the sky during the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show this weekend. more

5/22/13

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