A phenomenon called “cabin fever” tends to set in around late autumn or in midwinter. Long hours of darkness coupled with cold, inclement weather often is a recipe for increased time spent indoors. For people who live alone, the effects of cabin fever might be more pronounced. In addition to
Holidays are conducive to festive atmospheres. Whether it’s seasonal celebrations for Christmas or Chanukah or summertime soirees on Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends, there’s no denying festive vibes tend to prevail when holidays turn up on the calendar. Weddings also are marked by festive atmospheres, and many couples are tempted to make their […]
Many holiday traditions begin with family and friends gathered in the kitchen or around the dinner table. Food is an integral part of celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chanukah, and key components of each holiday are tied exclusively to food. Come the holiday season, many people gather to make delicious desserts for holiday dinners or even […]
Valentine’s Day is a special day when thoughts turn to love and romance. Couples contemplating tying the knot may feel like Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and begin their journeys toward marriage. Even though Valentine’s Day is a very popular day to propose, it’s tricky to keep such a proposal […]
Make the season brighter for over 400 local children coping with serious illness and trauma on Long Island. All parents feel the pressure to make the season magical for their children, but when families are stressed with medical visits, painful treatments, and financial burdens, taking part in holiday festivities can be overwhelming. That’s where the […]
There is a reason for the holiday season and that reason is the spirit of giving! Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board today announced a partnership with the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation that invites all attendees of the Winter Drive-In Movie Festival at Town Park, Pt. Lookout to bring along […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region would like to advise that the 2021 Annual Caumsett Fishing Permit will only be sold via online submission through DocuSign. There will be no in-person sales at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve or the Regional Permit Office. The permit will […]
The Food to Overcome Outcomes Disparities (FOOD) Program opened a new food pantry at MSK Commack on November 23, just in time for Thanksgiving. MSK Commack is the second pantry the FOOD Program started on Long Island — the first is at MSK Nassau, which opened in spring 2019 and has served more than 150 […]