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As Gas Prices & Car Shortages Fuel 2022 Travel Trends Discover Long Island Unveils 10 Unparalleled Car-Free Destinations

LIMG March 18, 2022

With gas prices continuing to surge, another roadblock for the hard-hit tourism industry as well as eager, pent-up travelers, Discover Long Island, the region’s official destination marketing organization has announced a new campaign to highlight the many unique car-free, walkable destinations

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Annual Spring Egg Hunt At Belmont Lake State Park

LIMG March 18, 2022

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 29th annual Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 12:00pm-2:00pm. There is no rain date for this event. The egg hunts will take place on the open field and […]

Parks Corner

2022 Trout Unlimited Fly Casting Clinic

LIMG March 18, 2022

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that “Fly Casting Clinics” and instructional courses will be offered at two Long Island State Parks. The Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting two clinics on “Basic Fly Casting”, one on Saturday, April 2nd at Connetquot River […]

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Legislator Flotteron Raises Awareness For Veteran Programs And Resources

LIMG March 15, 2022

Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron collaborated with Catholic Health Good Samaritan Hospital and The Islip Arts Council in bringing local Veteran organizations together for an art exhibit and informational expo followed by a viewing of the acclaimed documentary Walk With Frank to increase awareness of mental health and our Veterans in the community. The event […]

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Town Officials Attend St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser In Massapequa To Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

LIMG March 15, 2022

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from right), Councilwoman Laura Maier (third from left) and Councilman Tom Hand (far left) recently attended a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Berner Middle School in Massapequa to raise charitable funds for childhood cancer research. Also in attendance was Assemblyman Michael Durso (far right) and Congressman Andrew

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The Adventure Park At Long Island Announces Friday April 1 As Its 2022 Season Opening Day

LIMG March 14, 2022

The Adventure Park at Long Island, the area’s largest zipline and climbing adventure experience, announced its season opening day on Friday April 1. The Park will celebrate opening day with its signature “Glow in the Park” event on Saturday April 2. Tickets are now available for general admission, groups and birthday parties. “We are counting […]

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Saladino Announces Paid Internship Opportunities For College Students

LIMG March 14, 2022

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience through an internship program being offered by the Town for the 2022 summer season. “Internship give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am […]

Parks Corner

March Deadline Fast Approaching For 2022 Summer Permits

LIMG March 14, 2022

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region’s deadline to purchase summer dashboard permits is March 31, 2022. There will be no extension beyond this deadline. The next opportunity to purchase a permit will be the Tuesday after Labor Day, which is Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Purchase ONLINE […]