About a dozen people blocked Huntley Road on July 16, adjacent to the south parking lot of Belmont Park, to protest a proposal by the New York Cosmos to build a new soccer stadium at the …
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By Steve Smirti
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7/19/16
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The Island Park Civic Association held its annual Senior Citizen Prom on June 12 at the Greek Orthodox Church. About 100 seniors enjoyed dinner, dancing and comedy.
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6/22/16
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The Island Park Civic Association collected about 200 stuffed bunnies at the Local Ale House in Island Park last month for its “Hug A Bunny” drive.
They dropped off the bunnies for …
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4/6/16
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Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island.
The rally, organized by the …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/29/16
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Island Park American Legion Commander Joe Aniano surprised the 200 people who attended the “Love Your Troops” dinner dance last Saturday night when he presented a check for $10,000 to the host …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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2/17/16
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The Guardian Bus Company depot on Long Beach Road in Island Park has been causing its neighbors problems, from a lack of parking spaces to diesel fumes, but now the Town of Hempstead is taking …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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1/20/16
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The Island Park Civic Association filled a food truck with donations for the Sacred Heart Church pantry on Nov. 21. President Anna Califano D’Amaro said they received $600 to buy items and boxes …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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11/25/15
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“It has everything an Emergency Room should,” said Nubia Rodriguez spokesperson for South Nassau Communities Hospital (SNCH), “It is open day and night, has a full staff of doctors and nurses, …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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11/25/15
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The Island Park Civic Association hosted a meet the candidates night at the Island Park Library on Oct. 13. Five of the seven candidates that were invited appeared. Each was given a chance to …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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10/21/15
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Last spring the Island Park Civic Association sponsored “The Great Pumpkin Affair,” and gave out giant pumpkin plant seedlings inviting area residents to try their hand at growing a giant …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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10/14/15
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