The smell of Italian food spread throughout Island Park as Sacred Heart Church hosted the 53rd annual San Gennaro Feast from Sept. 7-10.
The statue of St. Januarius, the festival’s namesake, was …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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9/15/23
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Isle Harbor resident Bernie Ditchik loves stories. In 2016, at 92, he published a children’s book, “Grandpa Bernie’s Bedtime Stories.” He will be celebrating his 100th birthday with a new …
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By Janet Prete
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9/3/23
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Dozens of people sang and enjoyed Greek cuisine as the Greek Orthodox Panaghia Church in Island Park hosted its annual Greek Food and Music Festival.
The festival ran from Aug. 17 to 21 providing …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/26/23
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The Island Park Kiwanis Club hosted its annual lobster and steak dinner at Masone Beach Aug 4. The dinner serves as a fundraiser for the club, Island Park Kiwanis. All told, between $2,600 and $2,800 …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/19/23
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Many hungry competitors were clamming up for a worthy cause in Island Park last Sunday.
The Island Park Fire Department and Peter’s Clam Bar, on Long Beach Road, hosted the annual clam-eating …
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By Rei Wolfsohn
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8/19/23
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John Joseph Byrne, known as JJ, is a lifelong resident of Island Park, and now a newly installed Island Park Library Trustee.
Byrne was installed at the July 17 Board of Trustees meeting. The …
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By Janet Prete
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7/23/23
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Residents expressed their concerns about Equinor’s $3 billion Empire Wind Project at informational sessions held last week in Atlantic Beach and Island Park.
Empire Wind, is currently in the …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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7/23/23
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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.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/19/23
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It’s been a quiet few months on the Equinor front, until now. The multi-billion-dollar Norwegian broad energy company has begun surveying south shore waters for old munitions and will soon be …
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By Karina Kovac and Kepherd Daniel
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7/12/23
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The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/28/23
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