Summer is the season of R&R. When the mercury rises, who can resist a backyard hammock or the sound of waves lapping against a picturesque shoreline? The relaxing nature of summer makes it the perfect season to revisit old hobbies or pick up new ones. Hobbies can run the gamut from the
A backyard pool can be a wonderful summer oasis. Swimming immediately cools people off on hot and humid days, and even provides thorough exercise that works many different muscles in the body. And summer revelers know that swimming and splashing in the pool is an entertaining activity for people of all ages. Though pools are […]
Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute to a relaxed atmosphere that makes outdoor cooking and dining that much more appealing. The relaxing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook […]
Summer entertaining season provides ample opportunities to soak up some sun and have some fun with family and friends. Backyard barbecues and other get-togethers at home are even more fun when hosts ensure they have certain must-have items for summer soirees. • Fire features: The days when summer hosts only needed a few extra lawn […]
Summer is the unofficial season of vacations, especially for families. School is not in session in summer, and kids’ often busy schedules may grind to a halt in summer, when sports leagues, dance classes and other activities go on hiatus. School closures and a largely empty obligation schedule makes summer a great time for families […]
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board announce that free ‘Movies by Moonlight’ will be offered in local parks on Thursday evenings this summer, beginning July 7th and concluding on August 11th. Residents are welcome to bring blankets and chairs when attending these family-friendly movies. Seating and pre-movie activities will begin at 6:00 […]
As the approaching 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy reminds us of the effects weather can have on the electric system, PSEG Long Island is announcing that it is prepared for hurricane season and to meet peak demand during extreme heat situations this summer. The company’s ongoing electric infrastructure and storm hardening improvements help provide electric […]
The Port Jefferson School District athletic department is offering athletic camps to Port Jefferson residents this summer. It is hoped that students will be able to participate in multiple sports when they are younger to get them excited about participating in the district’s athletic program in grades 7-12. Port Jefferson’s athletic coaches and upperclassmen will teach
County Executive Laura Curran joined the residents of Hempstead for a community event to celebrate the start of summer. The event, hosted by Curran for Nassau and Nassau County Democratic Committee, offered residents the opportunity to engage in family fun while connecting with their local Democratic candidates. “It is wonderful to join Nassau residents in […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced a variety of free weekday senior citizens summer activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) in community centers and parks throughout the Town. Book Club, music, bingo, aquatic classes, and tai chi are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part […]
The Town of Smithtown Administration and the Recreation Department kicked off its annual Summer Concert Season at Long Beach and Hoyt Farm over the weekend. On Friday nights, residents can enjoy live music at Long Beach in Nissequogue beginning at 7PM. On Sundays, residents can head over to Hoyt Farm in Commack for another fantastic […]
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 […]
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