Long Island State Parks to Honor Billy Joel - Legendary Entertainer Receives Annual Master Builder Award on October 11, 2007- September 10, 2007

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Foundation for Long Island State Parks, is pleased to announce that noted singer/songwriter/performer, Billy Joel, is the honoree receiving the Long Island State Parks’ Tenth Annual Master Builder Award.  This honor is in recognition for his achievements in the entertainment industry and his efforts to protect Long Island’s historic maritime industries.   Rest of the Story

Guide Dog Foundation to Hold 18^th Annual Second Sight^® Bike-A-Thon - Sunday, September 16  - August 22, 2007

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. will hold its 18th Annual “Second Sight^®” Bike-A-Thon on Sunday, September 16.    

Both novice and experienced bikers will enjoy a day of exercise, food, and friends while supporting the Guide Dog Foundation mission to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or who have other special needs. This year’s bike-a-thon features new revised routes of Long Island’s North Shore with rides ranging from 10 to 65 miles long, and all rides begin and end at the Foundation’s Smithtown campus.  Rest of the Story

Auditions for the North Shore Symphony Orchestra - September 20th in Plainview  - August 22, 2007

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) has announced openings for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion for the 2007-2008 concert season.  Auditions for new orchestral members will be held on Thursday, September 20 at Old Bethpage JFK High School located at 50 Kennedy Drive in Plainview.  Rest of the Story

Suffolk AHRC’s  Chevrolet AVEO Raffle - Drawing at Nov. 2nd Annual Candlelight Ball - August 22, 2007

Suffolk AHRC (Association for the Help of Retarded Children) is raffling off a 2007 Chevy Aveo or $10,000 cash courtesy of Eagle Auto Mall in Riverhead, NY.   Raffles are $10 each or 6 for $50.  Drawing for the winner will be held at Suffolk AHRC’s annual Candlelight Ball on November 2^nd at the Hyatt Regency Wind Watch.  Rest of the Story

LIRR to Offer “Harvest Hopping” Trip to Hallockville - Coincides with Annual Fall Festival - August 21, 2007

The Long Island Rail Road has created a “Harvest Hopping” getaway for travelers in Nassau and the city interested in visiting the North Fork on Saturday, September 29th. It has been scheduled to coincide with the first day of Hallockville Museum Farm’s two-day 27th Annual Fall Festival....Rest of the Story

The Hallockville Museum Farm will be holding its 26th Annual Fall Festival on September 29th and 30th. Like last year’s successful 2-day event, this year’s gala will run for an entire weekend – mostly in an effort to accommodate the growing number of visitors who come out to experience this unique look into traditional 1800s North Fork farm life... Rest of the story.

The Railroad Museum of Long Island will hold its Festival on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, on the Museum grounds in Riverhead.... Rest of the story.

Suffolk County officials today announced that an injunction preventing this weekend’s Field Day Festival in Riverhead will prevent the concerts from taking place. Rest of the story.

On June 8 Main Street, Smithtown will be the place to be for summer fun.  Rest of the story.

Ducks Take Off - May 2, 2003

The 6054 fans who risked the weather on Thursday were not disappointed by the 13 to 4 kick off win against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors on opening night.  Rest of the story.

Zahn Tapped for Commencement - February 19, 2003

Paula Zahn, award-winning journalist and CNN news anchor, will deliver the commencement address at Dowling College’s 41st Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18.  Rest of the story.

During winter break, kids can earn points and rewards by visiting a number of historic, entertaining and educational venues on the East End.  Rest of the story.

Scott Ritter, former Chief United Nations Weapons Inspector and Director of IN SHIFTING SANDS – The Truth about UNSCOM and the Disarming of Iraq appears at Cinema Arts Centre. Rest of the story.

Coin Harvest gives students a chance to help and insight into the plight of the hungry. Rest of the story.

Heroine Pooch Saves Owner

Foxy, a mixed breed rescued dog saved her owner's life when her barking alerted neighbors.  Rest of the story.

It's off to the Nationals for the victorious Dowling Flight Team after their victory at the SAFECON Championship. Rest of the story.

Hampton Classic - A Week Long Celebration of the Horse and Rider

A second generation of riders continues the tradition in Suffolk this month.  Rest of the story.

Over a quarter million dollars raised in fight against cancer on LI.  Rest of the story.

Fun, food, and fanfare - crafts and more.  Rest of the story.

Climb for a Cause - May 9, 2002

On June 8 Long Islander Bill Roehrich will climb the "Liberty Ridge" route on Mount Rainier  for Mathew Toy, an 8 year old boy battling Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Rest of the story.

Ride For Life Making Progress

Raising funds and awareness Chris Pendergast traversed Long Island to find a cure for ALS. Rest of the story.

Brookhaven took time to honor some special women during Women's History Month.  Rest of the story.

Hopefully anyone local who wished to attend the Open bought their tickets early. It has been sold out since last June, just like it has been for the past 16 years. Rest of the story.

Halloween Happenings - October, 2001

Check out our special spooky calendar page featuring some fun and safe events that celebrate the season - Click here!

Not Just Another Walk - October 9, 2001

This Sunday, thousands join the American Cancer Society and walk along the Ocean shore to honor, remember and reflect on the men and women who continue to battle breast cancer.  Rest of the story.

A Walk for Beauty in a Beautiful Place - September 30, 2001

For 8 years people have remembered victims and survivors by walking to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer. Rest of the story.

This year, riders couldn't have had a more beautiful day for the opening of the 26th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show yesterday in Bridgehampton. Rest of the story.

Balloon Festival Takes to the Air - August 13, 2001

While the colorful hot air balloons remain the draw, there's a lot to do at the three day festival this year. Rest of the story.

2001 Hamlet Cup - August 10, 2001

World Class Men's Tennis a Suffolk Tradition - Rest of the story and continuing coverage.

Bikers Ride For Sick Child -

While most of us spent our time this weekend relaxing, more than 500 members of Long Island motorcycle clubs took their bikes to the streets to raise money for a Babylon boy suffering from acute myeloide leukemia. Rest of the story.

Building Bridges - June, 2001

Matthew Franco and Ayah Wieder earned finalist trophies at the 24th Annual Interna- tional H. S. Bridge Building contest. Rest of the story.

Grandparents Making a Difference - June, 2001

Despite often painful episodes of sciatica, 79 year old Genevieve Kudrick gets up every weekday to travel to a day care center in Shirley to spend four hours mentoring kindergartners she never even knew only a few weeks ago. Her mission is simple. Rest of the story.