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 27th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 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 […]
Community News

Town of Oyster Bay Kicks Off Official Start to Summer Fun

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca to celebrate the official start to summer in the Town of Oyster Bay. All Town pools, including Syosset-Woodbury, Bethpage, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Marjorie Post in Massapequa and the saltwater pool at Tappen Beach are officially open as […]
Community News

Curran Announces 2021 Summer Youth Employment Program

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran recently announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is providing funding to Nassau County Department of Social Services to provide an abbreviated Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for eligible youth ages 16 to 20 years.  Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) partnered with
Seasonal Featured

Tips To Book A Vacation Rental In A Unique Summer

After a dismal 2020 when people’s movements were greatly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism could increase significantly beginning in the summer of 2021. That’s great news for the businesses and workers who make their living in the tourism industry, and it’s music to the ears of people itching to get out […]
Community News

Adventureland Opens For The 2021 Season

New for 2021! • Sports Tower Ride soars 60ft above the Adventureland landscape giving riders a 360degree view of surrounding Farmingdale. • New Arcade Games, including Pearl Fishery and Connect Four Basketball test players’ skills to win big points. • New Midway Game, Alfie’s Glo-Up lights up the night with a race to the top. […]
Community News

Registration Now Underway for Town Summer Recreation Program

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson announces that registration for the Town’s Summer Recreation Program, open to children ages 4-12, is now underway.  This year’s program once again includes a full-day option at two locations: Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, where campers can stay on site through the lunch hour.  Those […]
Seasonal Featured

How To Approach Travel During An Uncertain Summer

Vacation season is right around the corner. For the second straight summer, travelers may have to contend with uncertain circumstances as the world continues to confront the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals and families postponed or canceled their summer travel plans in 2020. Restrictions on travel and concerns about safety drove those […]