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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

A pocket park’s forgotten past

This elegant 1924 line drawing by Renè Cinquin (1898-1978) captures with perfection a forgotten green space that once graced our village. The park is just one of the many illustrations featured in Cinquin’s Aero-view of Valley Stream, a “bird’s eye” map that faithfully depicted Valley Stream during that time. In today’s parlance, it would be a considered a pocket park; a small public space, located on an irregularly-shaped plot of land. more

6/7/17

Officials are asking the state to install a dog park at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Rallying for a dog park at Hempstead Lake State Park

Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray are behind an effort to get a dog park created at Hempstead Lake State Park. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/9/17

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

1997 murder linked to remains found in 2011

Josh Zeman and Rachel Mills, film producers of A&E’s “The Killing Season” were interested in information about the remains of an unidentified woman found at Hempstead Lake State Park in 1997. … more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 12/21/16

Third suspect arrested in Hempstead Lake machete attack

A third person that is believed to be a member of the MS-13 gang was arrested on Oct. 28 in connection to a stabbing attack in Hempstead Lake State Park in May that injured … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 11/2/16

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

Spirited adventures showcase the best of fall

Spot some ghouls lurking nearby, among the many seasonal and Halloween-related activities to keep everyone occupied throughout the month. more

By Karen Bloom | 10/13/16

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

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