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Liam Howard, 4, took a closer look at a horseshoe crab that he found in the sand at Jones Beach State Park. The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center sponsored a scenic walk along the shoreline for local families and children on June 3.

As the sun set on June 3, about a dozen local folks trekked through Jones Beach State Park in search of more than picturesque views. The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center sponsored a special … more

By Rebecca Anderson and Jasmine Blennau | 6/16/17

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

Long Islanders speak up for autism

Thousands of Long Islanders came out to Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Sunday to “light it up blue” for autism awareness. Before participating in a 3-mile walk, hosted by Autism Speaks, locals raised nearly $600,000 to advance research and improve availability of new and better treatments for those who have the disorder. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/4/16

Honoring loved ones at Jones Beach

Hundreds made their way to Jones Beach State Park on Saturday to remember loved ones, connect with others interested in a charitable cause and help educate others on the diverse needs of the brain tumor community at the third annual Long Island Brain Tumor Walk. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 9/20/16

Jenna Greenwald, front, and Jessica Rakowski finished a fence that the Kennedy High School Animal Advocates Club recently built at Jones Beach State Park to protect the piping plover, an endangered species.

Protecting the piping plover with a fence

The Animal Advocates club at Kennedy High School in Bellmore lent a hand to piping plovers, which are on the Endangered Species List, by spending the morning of March 26 stretching out two miles of wire to mark the birds’ nesting area at Jones Beach State Park and protect them from beach-goers. more

By Alexandra Brinton | 4/13/16

The Seal Watching tours at Jones Beach often attracts Groups of 50 and more.

Their 'seal' of approval

For many people who live in Wantagh, Jones Beach State Park is considered their go-to beach. But what they don’t know, is that there are other ocean-dwelling mammals who also call the beach their home. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 2/23/16

Superstorm Sandy swamped the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on Oct. 29, 2012.

Destroyed by Sandy, Jones Beach is back

Jones Beach, a spit of sand with 6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, had no barrier island to protect it against Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. It was the barrier island, and so it took the brunt of the tempest that terrible day, leaving the famed state park in ruins. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/29/14

Come and see how a simple hayride becomes a complete musical adventure, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "Young Frankenstein," in Bellmore, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/4/14

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