Lent is an important time of year for Christians across the globe. Lent is a season of sacrifice, and many practicing Christians abstain from consuming flesh meat on Fridays in the weeks preceding Easter. Abstaining from meat on Fridays throughout Lent does not require devoted Christians to
While it certainly can be fun to visit a pub and raise a pint in honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, such efforts are not necessarily a family-friendly way to commemorate the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. Thankfully, there are plenty of activities for children and adults that focus less on imbibing […]
Winter weather is welcomed by some and loathed by others. Some want to hibernate until the mercury rises and the warm sun returns, while others relish in the crisp air, fluffy snow and the absence of insects. Wintertime activities are numerous and include everything from ice hockey to snowshoeing. However, nothing beats an afternoon of […]
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, March 15 at Caleb Smith […]
Adventureland announced it will be freezing its prices— without freezing the fun! Long Island’s most popular amusement park, offering family fun for everyone since 1962, is offering more value this year, and for the same ticket prices as last year. The park is freezing its admission rates, group rates, season pass rates, and birthday party […]
Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Councilman Steve Labriola announces that the Town of Oyster Bay is bringing the heat this spring with its inaugural Pickleball Tournament, a high-energy, two-day event set for Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love a little friendly competition, this tournament is the perfect chance […]
Photo Credit: Office of Legislator Seth I. Koslow More winter coats donated in support of a coat drive hosted by Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) and the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club will be headed west for wildfire relief. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, representatives of Operation ReSupply, an initiative spearheaded by Nassau Detective […]
Dogs, cats, bunnies and other furry friends at the Smithtown Animal Shelter have some cozy new blankets to sleep in, thanks to students at Great Hollow Middle School. Sixth and seventh graders worked together to make 16 large blankets (and one small blanket for the bunny) in the Makerspace during their lunch periods to donate […]