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More than six local organizations and businesses participated in the statewide event.
Spring cleaning at state park
Several local organizations and businesses pitched in for a day of cleaning and making other improvements at Valley Stream State Park on May 2, as part of a new statewide initiative called “I Love … more
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An artist’s rendering of the Cosmos’ proposed stadium. The $400 million complex would include a 25,000-seat stadium, a hotel, retail outlets, rest-aurants, a community center and a public park.
Cosmos respond to residents' questions
More than 200 residents of Elmont and the surrounding communities packed Sewanhaka High School on May 7 to ask questions and hear details about a proposed $400 million stadium, restaurant and retail … more
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The West Bathhouse was repaired last year. The work will continue this year with an additional $10 million from the state.
$10 million for Jones Beach improvements
Jones Beach State Park will see $10 million in additional improvements this year, continuing to build on renovations and upgrades made at the park in 2014. Aesthetic and structural improvements will be made to the bathhouses; and a new outdoor facility will promote healthy, active outdoor recreation; and there will be additional infrastructure improvements. more
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More improvements are ahead for Jones Beach this summer, including lighting improvements along the Boardwalk.
Improvements ahead for Jones Beach
Summer is just around the corner and that means beach time for many residents. This year, the Jones Beach Revitalization Plan will mean additional enhancements to infrastructure and recreational facilities including more improvements to the Central Mall, East and West Bathhouses, new eateries and food services, and the New Adventure Experience zip-line course. more
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Lexie Tillman, left, placed first in four races this fall at Bethpage State Park.
Lexie Tillman, Kennedy runner, has standout season
Just two years ago, Lexie Tillman was a sprinter who was afraid to run longer distances. She recently finished the cross-country season as Kennedy High School’s best female runner, speeding past hundreds of Nassau County girls to win four races this fall at Bethpage State Park. more
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Holiday light show returning to Jones Beach
The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jones Beach State Park is back. This holiday tradition, last held at the park in 2007, is returning with more than 150 animated and synchronized giant light displays along the 2.5-mile drive at the West End of Jones Beach. more
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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
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The fishing festival was an opportunity for Kailing Tan to learn how to cast a line.
Reeling them in at Hempstead Lake
On Oct. 18, Hempstead Lake State Park held a day long Fall Fish Festival to celebrate the season. Families had a chance to come to the park to enjoy all kinds of rides and activities. But the … more
State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail
There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more
Kristen Murphy, 15, of North Bellmore, won the 2014 “Got Talent? Long Island” competition.
N. Bellmore singer wins ‘Got talent? Long Island’
Fifteen-year-old Kristen Murphy, of North Bellmore, recently placed first in the fifth annual “Got Talent? Long Island” competition, sponsored by the Huntington Arts Council. In... more
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