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Though Long Beach netted a record $4.3 million in beach pass revenue last summer, City Manager Jack Schnirman said the city is already ahead of last year’s pace.

At the peak of one of the city’s busiest summer seasons, two more food concessions opened up in time for the July Fourth weekend, and more comfort stations are prepared for grand openings originally scheduled for May. more

By Ben Strack | 7/13/16

The Mintos and Palmers of West Hempstead wore their patriotic colors.

Fireworks show draws crowds in Valley Stream

Village residents showed up in force for Valley Stream’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Firemen’s Field on Monday. Children danced near the deejay and frolicked in the bouncy houses supplied by the Bethlehem Assembly of God as people spread out on the grass in preparation for the show. more

By Micah Danney | 7/6/16

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16

A fond memory for past winners

Although Kelley Garland, 22, and Brenda Sand, 52, lead very different lives, they have one thing in common. Both were crowned Miss Wantagh. more

By Rebecca Anderson and Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

Merokean indicted in fatal hit-and-run

A Merrick woman was arraigned on Tuesday on a six-count indictment related to a Fourth of July fatal hit-and-run on Sunrise Highway in which the defendant was allegedly driving while intoxicated, as … more

1/12/16

Donna Dobkowski, second from left, brought her daughters Anna, 12, and Kristen, 14, to the Historical Society of the Merricks’ reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July at the Merrick Avenue gazebo. Right, Historical Society President Lawrence Garfinkel has organized the annual event for many years.

Merricks mark the Fourth of July

As they first did in the summer of 1776, local townsfolk gathered last week to hear the words of Thomas Jefferson declaring America’s original 13 colonies free and independent states. more

7/8/15

A group of children showed their American pride as they waited on Island Road for the parade to pass by.

Wantagh parade has true American feel

Whether it was on Wantagh Avenue, Island Road or Beech Street, crowds were out in full force to watch the community’s annual Fourth of July parade, which was held last Saturday morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/15

A crowd estimated at 139,000 gathered at Jones Beach on July Fourth for the return of the Fireworks Spectacular, which took a five-year hiatus.

Jones Beach fireworks a success

The Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks display drew record crowds this year. There were approximately 139,000 spectators, according to George Gorman, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. more

By Laura Schofer | 7/8/15

The Miss Wantagh Court, from left, ambassadors Amanda Caso and Emma Carey, second runner-up Nyatasha Jacowicz, Miss Wantagh 2015 Keri Balnis, first runner-up Ruth Kupperberg, third runner-up Nicole Ninivaggi and ambassador Monique Fiscella.

Keri Balnis crowned Miss Wantagh

Admittedly shy as a child, Keri Balnis will now hold one of the most prominent roles in her community: Miss Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/15

County and Town fireworks shows postponed

The threat of an impending storm on Saturday night has forced Nassau County and Town officials to postpone their Fourth of July fireworks shows. more

By David Weingrad | 6/26/15

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