Keyword: 'summer' | Herald Community Newspapers

Oceanside Library returned with summer gazebo readings on Monday. Freeport resident Lloyd Abrams entertained the crowd with his poetry at a past event.

Oceanside Kiwanis's summer gazebo readings return in-person

After a few changes last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Oceanside Library is returning to its regular summer gazebo readings this year for its 15th season, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside. more

6/9/21

North Shore Day Camp, in Glen Cove, is looking forward to the summer season.

Camps gear up for summer reopening on the North Shore

With summer approaching and New York state protocols for how to operate a summer camp under current Covid-19 conditions pending, area camps tentatively plan to use last year’s protocols in 2021. more

By George Wallace | 5/20/21

Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s summer day camp is set to return in late June. Hailey Haber, front, and Ava Spinner tried out the the slip-and-slide at the camp in 2018.

Send those Five Towners to summer camp

As Covid-19 vaccinations continue to be administered and with summer a month away, Five Towns camps have begun to finalize their safety protocols for the reopening of a seasonal tradition. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/19/21

The Downtown Café is a popular destination for outdoor dining.

‘Downtown Summer Nights’ in full swing in Glen Cove

After a successful season of street closures during the warmer months last year, Glen Cove has decided to continue to close off the downtown streets on weekend nights again this year to create more outdoor dining space. The City Council held two public hearings on the matter last month, and approved the closing of portions of School and Glen streets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/13/21

As it did last summer, BIg Chief Day Camp will open to offer children a summer of fun, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Camps, including Big Chief, gear up for summer reopening

With summer approaching and New York state protocols for how to operate a summer camp under current Covid-19 conditions pending, area camps tentatively plan to use last year’s protocols in 2021. more

By George Wallace | 5/13/21

Parents are concerned that their children won’t be able to participate in the Nassau Municipal Swim Conference this summer at outdoor facilities like the Wantagh Park Pool.

Petition calls for swim meets to resume this summer

More than 1,500 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Nassau County and the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead to host swim meets this summer at their outdoor pools. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/14/21

Summer in Sea Cliff offers many beautiful vistas, not the least of which are the sunsets over Hempstead Harbor

So long to another summer in Sea Cliff

There are many things which make Sea Cliff one of the most unique and recognizable places on Long Island, one of the most prevalent being its role as a summer hotspot. As a waterfront village, it … more

By Mike Conn | 9/21/20

Returning to Long Island’s segregated schools

As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 9/11/20

Some Parents claim that “All American Boys,” which is included on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list, promotes anti-police views.

Summer Reading choice stirs controversy in Sewanhaka Central High School District

A book choice on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list has angered some community members who say it promotes anti-police views. The novel, “All American … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/20

The Morgan Park Summer Music Festival has cancelled its 2020 season of free concerts in the park.

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival cancels 2020 season

The committee for Morgan Park Summer Music Festival has decided to cancel its 2020 season of free concerts in the park due to the coronavirus. more

7/27/20