Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of $6.6 million in improvements to Jones Beach State Park. At the park’s West Games Area, the renovation features a new mini-golf course, refurbished and new court games, new benches, tables, fencing and lighting, and additional site
Summer is synonymous with many things. Vacations, warm weather and al fresco dining are part and parcel of many people’s summertime routines. Another beloved routine is enjoying a cold beverage on a warm summer evening. As summer breezes invite scores of people outside to relax on their patios, decks or balconies, a cold beverage can […]
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran kicked off the largest ever food distribution in County history, and among the largest in State history in partnership with Island Harvest. As part of Nassau County’s $1M investment in the purchase and distribution of food supplies through local food banks, today over 4,000 units containing over 100,000 pounds of […]
On Saturday, July 4th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined the Heritage Trust at a tree lighting held at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. The tree was illuminated red, white, and blue to commemorate Independence Day, thank frontline essential workers, and honor those who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sign placed […]
Staycations have grown in popularity in recent years. A 2018 poll from YouGov Omnibus found that 53 percent of the more than 100,000 participants had taken a staycation at some point, proving that forgoing traditional vacations for relaxing respites in the comfort of home is a wildly popular trend. While they might not be as […]
With weather forecasts calling for a warmer than normal summer and social distancing encouraging us to spend more time at home, we could all benefit from boosting our home’s energy efficiency to save on energy bills. Here are some big and small changes that could help: Start with a solid foundation. If you’re adding an […]
Deer Park’s May Moore Primary School hosted a fun moving up car parade on June 15 for the school’s graduating second graders, giving the students and their families a chance to safely celebrate their educational milestone. “We are so proud of our second-grade students and wanted to make sure they knew it,” said Principal Philip […]
While summer is time for beach, barbeques and boating, on an average day in June or July, more than 11,000 12-17-year-olds start drinking alcohol for the first time (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). In the Massapequas, youth report having their first drink before the age of fourteen and as they navigate through high […]