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Dean Karahalis, conductor and musical director, brings his Nassau Pops to Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/18/14

Come and see how a simple hayride becomes a complete musical adventure, in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "Young Frankenstein," in Bellmore, on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/4/14

Fishermen embrace new Jones Beach pier

Just off Ocean Parkway lies the Green Island fishing pier, which has been a topic of discussion for 12 years. Local fishermen spoke of the pier as if it was some sort of legend. Nevertheless, the … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 6/3/14

The renowned Blue Angels will be in action over Jones Beach this weekend.

Soaring through the skies

The eagerly awaited arrival of Memorial Day on Monday is sure to be enthusiastically welcomed by everyone, after this year’s harsh winter. And, as always, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun … more

By Karen Bloom | 5/21/14

Boating rules for Bethpage Air Show

The United States Coast Guard has established special regulations for the waters surrounding the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach from May 23-25. Red zones will include no access from 9 a.m. to … more

By Michael Ganci | 5/20/14

Slammer for Jones Beach scammer

The man who faked his own death as part of a life insurance scam in the ocean off Jones Beach two years ago was sentenced on April 24 to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison, according to the Nassau County … more

By Michael Ganci | 5/8/14

An aerial view of the "crowned jewel, Jones Beach.

Jones Beach to undergo $65 million facelift

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced plans for a $65 million renovation for Jones Beach State Park, which celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. more

By Michael Ganci | 3/26/14

Jonathan Roth, 23, of Massapequa, helped his dad pull off the scam, authorities said.

Son gets year in jail for dad's fake death scam

A Massapequa man was sentenced to a year in prison Tuesday after helping his father fake his own death off Jones Beach as part of an insurance scam. more

By: Michael Ganci | 3/5/14

A computer rendering of what the Port Ambrose liquefied natural gas terminal would look like.

State questions future for LNG

The company that wants to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal in the Atlantic Ocean 19 miles southeast of Jones Beach, Liberty Natural Gas, LLC, says the terminal would provide the greater New York City region with a new source of “competitively priced” natural gas. But New York State’s Energy Planning Board doesn’t see much of a future for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, imports in the United States. In fact, they are already waning, according to the board’s recently published 2014 Draft New York State Energy Plan. more

By Brian Racow | 2/12/14

The beach is in good hands

These scouts got in some hands-on community service on Sept. 21st’s Jones Beach Clean-up. more

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