Parks Corner

Wildwood State Park Fall Festival

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation- Long Island Region is pleased to announce that the 28th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Wildwood State Park in Wading River from 11:00 am-4:00 pm, rain or shine. The festival features a variety of local craft vendors […]
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Dockside Family Festival

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the annual Dockside Family Festival will take place on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 at Captree State Park in Babylon from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. This festival offers fun for the entire family! Adults can enjoy live music […]
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Montauk Classic Surf Fishing Tournament

Attention all anglers! The 2022 Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, September 30, 2022 and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 2, 2022. Fish must be landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier beginning at the western most tip of Napeague State Park and encompassing all […]
Recipes

A Magical Dessert For Halloween Gatherings

Sweet treats are on display come Halloween. People hosting Halloween parties or bringing items over to others’ homes for the holiday may need to scare up some new ideas for dessert. Chocolate never goes out of style and is right at home on Halloween. This recipe for “Black Magic Cake,” courtesy of The Food Network, […]
Recipes

Meatless Chili Helps Chase Away The Chill

Autumn is almost here, and warming up on chilly days can soon be a challenge! This recipe for “Kidney Bean Double Chili” courtesy of John La Puma, M.D., ChefMD, is a healthy take on this beloved, hearty dish. Kidney Bean Double Chili Servings: 4 2  large poblano chili peppers, seeded, chopped* 4  cloves garlic, minced […]
Recipes

An Appetizing Starter Perfect For Game Day

Food can very well be as much a part of game days as the game itself! This recipe for “Beer-Braised Meatballs” from Cooking With Beer by the editors at Publications International, Ltd. makes 20 meatballs, making it ideal no matter the size of your gathering. Beer-Braised Meatballs Makes 20 meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1⁄2 […]
Recipes

Transform Salads For Fall Dining

Who says salads are just for summertime? Now that hot and humid days have given way to the crisp evenings of fall, it’s time to tweak lunch and dinner menus accordingly. Even though soups and stews are the norm this time of year, salads can have their menu moments as well. What better way to […]