Art League of Long Island announced today a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the […]

One of the busiest travel times of the year is approaching, with  nearly 80 million Americans planning to travel during the long Thanksgiving holiday period, according to AAA estimates. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering tips to help those traveling with a loved one with a dementia-related illness make their trip as easy and […]

The Sachem Central School District is proud to announce two of its talented high school musicians will be marching with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sachem High School East senior Jaden Rudnicki will be playing mellophone for his third consecutive year as a member of the MGAMB. Sachem […]

New York State will help Adventureland remain a Fireball, as “Long Island’s Amusement Park since 1962” is set to receive $205,600 in funding for its five-year improvement project, Sen. Monica R. Martinez announced.  The $10 million to $15 million modernization plan will introduce several new attractions to the park while retiring some long-time favorites.  But […]

The Great American Family Christmas Festival had its grand opening on Friday evening at Northwell Presents The Park at UBS Arena, including the first tree lighting of the festival run. The festival features one of New York’s most glorious homegrown Christmas trees with nightly lighting ceremonies, brilliant Christmas light displays, ice skating, delicious food and […]

The Town of Smithtown Recreation & Senior Citizens Departments will host its annual Tender Years Treasury, an independent holiday shopping experience for kids. On Saturday, December 7th, from 10AM to 1PM, children (grades K-5) can shop with a chaperone, and enjoy giving gifts to family & friends, without spoiling the surprise. Extra little shoppers may […]