Earlier this month, the Island Park Kiwanis Club hosted its annual lobster and steak dinner at Masone Beach. 83 people attended the dinner, which serves as a fundraiser for the club, Island Park … more

On June 22, 2017, the students from the Long Beach and West Hempstead high schools were treated to a pre-prom “Photo Venue” event where graduating seniors had the opportunity to take pictures in … more

When lifeguard Billy Mingione saw a young boy’s head dip beneath the water at Island Park’s Masone Beach on July 18, he knew exactly what to do. Standing on the beach’s pier, and … more

The volunteer organization Operation SPLASH took to Masone Beach in Island Park on June 4, picking up trash, cleaning out old wood and debris found on the marsh across the bay, and making the area … more

Island Park said goodbye to summer with rock and roll and a spectacular fireworks display. The last concert at Masone Beach featured “Unchained,” a Van Halen cover band, and a Grucci fireworks … more

It was time to get your Pink on, at the third annual benefit for The Sandy Ground Project: Where Angel’s Play fundraiser on Sept. 9 in Island Park. In 2013, while retired firefighter Bill … more

Island Park held the first of four concerts in its summer Masone Beach series. Satisfaction, the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band took the stage on a lovely night with clear skies and a nice ocean breeze. more

The Where Angels Play foundation constructed playgrounds in areas damaged by the Sandy Hurricane, one in memory of each of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hill Elementary school massacre in Newtown, … more

Island Park residents showed their displeasure with the plans for a new village hall and for repairs to the restrooms at Masone Beach at the village board meeting on Nov. 20. more

Over 200 people attended this year’s fundraiser to honor the life of Mark Dejak, who passed aware tragically in March 2010. Five years later, the Dejak family continues to honor Mark’s memory the best way they know how and the way Mark would have wanted them to: with a party. Exceeding last year’s numbers, the 2014 Mark Dejak Memorial Picnic raised over $16,000 through donations and the sale of raffle tickets. This year’s raffle included over 70 donated items such as restaurant gift certificates, Major League Baseball tickets, a 55-inch flat screen TV, an iPad, various vacation and cruise gift certificates and fun themed gift baskets. more