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For everyone’s sake, Nassau needs more bike trails

Nassau County should take note of what neighboring Suffolk County is doing. The Suffolk County Legislature voted to approve the borrowing of $8.82 million to build a 14-mile-long “rails to trails” bike and jogging path . . . more

7/28/18

Malvernite and marathoner Peter Hawkins at the wide-open entrance to Tobay Beach from the Jones Beach bike trail. Before last week, a turnstile and locked gate blocked the entrance, preventing disabled access to the beach.

Scoring a victory for the disabled

In 2014, when the bike path that runs along the Wantagh Parkway was extended to Tobay Beach, many hailed its arrival as a safe, scenic trail for anyone who wanted to walk, run, cycle or skateboard. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/22/17

It’s about time Nassau embraced cycling culture

If you chat with folks who have lived in Nassau County for 50 or 60 years, they can recall a time when children could — and often did — ride their bicycles from the North Shore to the South Shore. more

5/25/17

Hundreds join the 13th annual CURB Bike Ride

Undaunted by the searing heat on the morning of Aug. 13, 320 cyclists from as far away as Oregon converged on the Long Beach Recreation Center parking lot for the 13th annual CURB Bike Ride. more

By Rosemary Leonetti | 8/17/16

This summer, be safe on your bike

With the arrival of pleasant weather, more people are out on the streets, and many of them are astride bikes of all varieties. It’s important for adults and children alike to know the rules of the road . . . more

6/1/16

May is National Bike Month — let’s enjoy it safely

It’s beautiful out and the warm weather is here! What could be more perfect than riding your bike to school, work, or a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk? Before you pull your bike out, let’s … more

By Sam Pinto | 5/27/16

The CURB Bike Ride was a family affair for the Slianos.

Hundreds join the 12th annual CURB Bike Ride

Under clear blue skies, 325 cyclists of all ages converged on the Long Beach Recreation Center parking lot for the 12th annual CURB Bike Ride. What started more than a decade ago as the dream of … more

By Rosemary Leonetti | 8/13/15

Barbara Mullaney, Maureen Ennis and Aileen Monahan walked the red carpet as the “Desperate Housewives of Long Beach” at the annual George Ennis Film Festival at the Inn on April 25.

Film festival lights up the West End

The George Ennis Film Festival made its triumphant return on April 25 at the Inn. After taking the last the past three years off to deal with the damage his home incurred by Tropical Storm Irene and … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/14/15

Dear Senator Skelos: My mom called. She isn't happy.

After my last column, “For crying out loud, give cyclists a ‘brake’” (Sept. 18-24), my mother called from Florida, worried. more

10/9/14

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

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