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United State Air Force Thunderbirds soared over aviation fans attending the Jones Beach air show practice session Friday morning.

Taking Long Islanders to new heights through air show

The seagulls were not the only birds flying over Jones Beach over Memorial Day weekend. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/31/21

Some of the thousands of visitors who took advantage of cooler beach temperatures to visit Jones Beach State Park during a recent heat wave.

Jones Beach turns 90!

For 90 years, everyone who has lived on Long Island for more than a few months or who has visited Jones Beach State Park has had a favorite story about it. The official anniversary of the … more

By Timothy Denton | 8/22/19

The new paved path will open up the western, more natural section of Jones Beach beyond Field 1 to cyclists, joggers, scooter riders and those with wheelchairs.

Ready to ride before 2019

Cyclists who are ready to bike deep into the West End of Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh will no longer have to wait until the summer of 2019. more

By James Mattone | 7/5/18

Since Aug. 4, 1929, Jones Beach State Park, in Wantagh, has been a vacation destination for tourists and locals alike. This postcard from the Tomlin Art Company may be familiar to those who have visited the park.

Jones Beach: memories told through postcards

Constantine E. Theodosiou, of Cedarhurst, details some of its history through postcards and images in his book “Jones Beach,” part of the Arcadia Publishing Postcard History Series. more

By James Mattone | 4/19/18

The Iacopelli and Raucci families made the best of rainy conditions at the Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Oct. 8. The Lustgarten Foundation sponsored the event at Field 5.

Painting Jones Beach purple

Several thousand people came out to Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 8 to fight a disease that claims about 40,000 lives in the United States every year. The Lustgarten Foundation held its 17th annual … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/19/17

Bill Brennan, far left, Tyler Ostrander and Joan Reynolds wore tropical attire at the Jimmy Buffett concert and tailgate party at Jones Beach State Park on Aug. 15.

A Parrot Head party

Cloudy skies and rain showers didn’t stop the famed Parrot Heads from heading to Northwell Health at Jones Beach on Aug. 15. Jimmy Buffett fans of all ages flocked to the Wantagh … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 8/24/17

Jennifer Hanono, left, and Nicole Glasser paddled out at Jones Beach Field 10 to practice yoga.

The row less traveled

If you have a passion for paddleboarding, you’re in luck. Last month, Skudin Surf announced its new shop at Jones Beach State Park’s Field 10, offering paddleboarding and kayaking lessons … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 8/10/17

Dorothy and her pals make their way to Plaza Theatrical Productions' stage in Bellmore this weekend and next.

Off to see the wizard

Follow along with Dorothy and her friends as they make their way to Oz. more

1/18/17

Thousands make strides against breast cancer

Waves of pink washed over Jones Beach State Park last Sunday during Making Strides of Long Island — a walk designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have died and raise money for the American Cancer Society. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/18/16

Making strides for a cause in Wantagh-Seaford

Lisa Nessler, a MacArthur High School social studies teacher, said that members of her varsity cheerleading team take on many community-service projects annually. more

By Julie Mansmann and Rebecca Anderson | 10/11/16

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