The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with the Natural Heritage Trust and The Islip Arts Council are pleased to announce the 2025 Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, in Great River, NY. The concert series offers a
Photo Credit: Office of Legislator Seth I. Koslow Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) joined the Lakeside Levy School community on Friday, June 20 for their annual Peace and Friendship Day end-of-year celebration. “It was very heartwarming to see my family and so many others taking part in outdoor activities together as […]
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District The Deer Park School District has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation once again. For the past 26 years, the Best Communities designation has recognized outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders in prioritizing music education. Deer Park was […]
Celebrating 50 years of world-class equestrian competition in 2025, the Hampton Classic Horse Showreturns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 24-31, featuring FEI CSI5* and CSI2* show jumping and USEF Premier hunter competitions with more than $1 million in prize money. Each year, approximately 50,000 people – including many A-list celebrities – come to watch the nation’s […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that the Town has officially opened new pickleball courts at Allen Park in Farmingdale. The courts are the latest to be completed of newly constructed pickleball courts throughout the Town, as the sport continues to gain popularity with residents. “Pickleball is a fun sport […]
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks […]
Country-fried or chicken-fried are terms given to breaded and deep-fried poultry and meat. In fact, chicken-fried steak is an institution in the American south, where thinly sliced cuts of cubed steak are prepared in this way and served with country gravy and biscuits. There’s not much room for improvement in this classic… or is there? […]
Decks are centerpieces of many backyard retreats, and these spaces can add value to properties. According to Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, the average return on investment (ROI) of a deck is between 60 and 70 percent, and some homeowners may recoup as much as 80 percent of their investment in a new deck. […]