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Neurodivergent children and their parents will have the chance to explore nature in safe locations around Planting Fields.

Celebrating neurodiversity at Planting Fields Arboretum

Planting Fields Arboretum is gearing up to host its inaugural Natural Sensory Celebration, a weeklong event that will cater to neurodivergent people and their families. Scheduled to kick off on … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.

New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025

The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/25/24

FHS Select Chorale performs the National Anthem at Citi Field.

This former NYPD chief caps career at Citi Field

She stepped up to the plate as the head of the nation’s largest police department. Now, former New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell will bring her years of police leadership … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/10/23

Is the promise of wind energy off L.I.’s shores fading?

As a result of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, signed into law in 2019, New York committed to ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 . . . more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 11/9/23

With the addition of streetlights at Fireman’s Field, the parking lot feels much safer when walking at night.

Fireman’s Field gets a full makeover

The long-awaited transformation of Fireman’s Field in Oyster Bay has officially been completed, turning the largely empty parking lot into a more aesthetic, safe and environmentally friendly … more

By Will Sheeline | 10/27/23

Alethea Vasilas, right, said that Orkestai Farm also participates in Community Supported Agriculture, so CSA members like Allison Kellan who volunteer to work on the farm get to take some produce home.

Orkestai Farm at Planting Fields grows crops and compassion

Planting Fields Arboretum may be one of the most popular parks and estates among visitors to Long Island, but what many people don’t know is that it also hosts a fully functioning farm. … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/29/23

Robbie's Day taught asthma awareness at the Martin Luther King Center Monday.

This family turned tragedy into awareness

On Saturday and Sunday at the Recreation Center Fields, the community gathered for Robbie’s Field Day, featuring events like a kickball tournament, flag football, and relay races. This was … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/8/23

The oak trees were transported to Planting Fields Arboretum from a tree nursery upstate.

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/13/23

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23