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Renewing the renewable-energy debate
From afar, the five windmills looked like nothing more than toothpicks. But as our fishing boat drew close to the 30-story structures . . . more
Phil Kingsbury, a Wantagh resident and avid cyclist, rides in honor of Matt Scarpati every June. A statue of the teen stands near the entrance of the Jones Beach Shared Use Path in Cedar Creek Park.
A better path to Jones Beach
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week the start of a large-scale construction project this winter on the Jones Beach Shared Use Path, a $3.5 million rehabilitation that will significantly expand … more
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The Iacopelli and Raucci families made the best of rainy conditions at the Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Oct. 8. The Lustgarten Foundation sponsored the event at Field 5.
Painting Jones Beach purple
Several thousand people came out to Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 8 to fight a disease that claims about 40,000 lives in the United States every year. The Lustgarten Foundation held its 17th annual … more
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Bill Brennan, far left, Tyler Ostrander and Joan Reynolds wore tropical attire at the Jimmy Buffett concert and tailgate party at Jones Beach State Park on Aug. 15.
A Parrot Head party
Cloudy skies and rain showers didn’t stop the famed Parrot Heads from heading to Northwell Health at Jones Beach on Aug. 15.  Jimmy Buffett fans of all ages flocked to the Wantagh … more
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Jennifer Hanono, left, and Nicole Glasser paddled out at Jones Beach Field 10 to practice yoga.
The row less traveled
If you have a passion for paddleboarding, you’re in luck. Last month, Skudin Surf announced its new shop at Jones Beach State Park’s Field 10, offering paddleboarding and kayaking lessons … more
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Eisenhower Park is the setting for the lively patriotic light show on Saturday, drawing enthusiastic crowds that gather yearly.
Patriotic spectacle lights up Long Island
Get ready to mark the nation’s birthday with some lively celebrations. more
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Beginning on June 29, Kingsbury will ride into the evening and early hours of the morning to help raise money for the Miles for Matt Foundation — an organization dedicated to education, safety and athletic projects.
Wantagh resident will bike 400 miles in honor of late teen
No one knew that when 19-year-old Matt Scarpati went for quick bike ride one late evening in 200 that it would be his last.  It has been eight years since an intoxicated motorcyclist, who … more
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Malvernite and marathoner Peter Hawkins at the wide-open entrance to Tobay Beach from the Jones Beach bike trail. Before last week, a turnstile and locked gate blocked the entrance, preventing disabled access to the beach.
Scoring a victory for the disabled
In 2014, when the bike path that runs along the Wantagh Parkway was extended to Tobay Beach, many hailed its arrival as a safe, scenic trail for anyone who wanted to walk, run, cycle or skateboard. more
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Flying past the Robert Moses Bridge, John Klatt keeps the plane inverted while Sean Tucker in the Oracle plane manuvers into place before his next stunt.
'Feed Your Wild Side'
Strap on the parachute. Clip into the chair and secure the harnesses. Headset, check. Canopy, check. Safety, check. more
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When the renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds take flight over Jones Beach during Memorial Day weekend, Wantagh firefighters make sure that spectators are safe.
On the ground at the air show
Between 300,000 and 400,000 people are expected to look to the skies over Jones Beach on May 27 and 28, marveling at the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and … more
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