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Island Park resident Pete Adams downed lots of clams at Peter’s Clam Bar as part of the Beyond the Badge fundraiser this year.

Island Park Clam eating contest raises $25K for Beyond the Badge

Many hungry competitors were clamming up for a worthy cause in Island Park last Sunday. The Island Park Fire Department and Peter’s Clam Bar, on Long Beach Road, hosted the annual clam-eating … more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 8/19/23

Peter’s Clam Bar’s annual clam-eating contest took place Sunday in Island Park. Butch Yamali, the restaurant’s owner, was seated at right. Standing, from left, were Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Supervisor Don Clavin.

New clam-eating champ is crowned at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park

Hundreds of spectators from aross Long Island gathered for the annual clam-eating comtest hosted by Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park last Sunday. The friendly competition returned after it was … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/20/21

Green swim caps identified all the swimmers as they prepared for the New York Frog Swim on Aug. 25. Coast Guard boats guided and counted swimmers throughout the event. The Village of Island Park Fire Department and EMTs were also ready in case of any injuries or issues.

First New York Frog Swim supports Navy Seal Foundation in Island Park

The inaugural New York Frog Swim kicked off at Pop’s Seafood Shack in Island Park and raised more than $100,000 for the Navy Seal Foundation on Aug. 25. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/5/19

Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park hosted its sixth annual clam-eating contest on Sunday, which was attended by hundreds of participants and spectators.

New clam champ crowned at Peter's Clam Bar's annual contest in Island Park

Hundreds of spectators and contestants gathered at Peter’s Clam Bar on a sun-soaked Sunday afternoon for the establishment’s sixth annual clam-eating contest to benefit firefighters. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/15/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

How many clams can you eat? Find out at the sixth annual clam eating challenge at Peter’s Clam Bar on Aug. 11. more

8/7/19

Fire Department members competed in the first heat of round one at Peter's Clam Bar clam eating contest. From left, Ken O'Connor with Lynbrook, Scott Ballard with Stewart Manor, Charles Hendry with Hempstead, Pete Adams with Island Park and Jeffrey Katz with Rockville Centre.

Fifth annual clam-eating contest benefits firefighters

Heavy clouds and the threat of rain didn’t keep more than 100 contestants and spectators from gathering at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park on Aug. 19 for the restaurant’s Clam Eating Contest, a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/23/18

Peter’s Clam Bar’s Clam Eating contest draws hundreds firefighters and civilians from all over. This year the contest is set for Aug. 19.

Peter’s Clam Eating Contest returns Sunday, Aug. 19

For some, it’s been described as a “life-or-death” contest, according Peter’s Clam Bar owner Butch Yamali, but for most it’s just good, clam-eating fun. Now in it’s sixth year, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/17/18

Workers put the finishing touches on the Barnum Island Bridge in Island Park hours before it’s official completion on June 29. While one and sometimes two lanes were closed during construction, all three lanes going both ways are now open.

Barnum Island Bridge construction complete

After roughly two years of construction to replace the Barnum Island Bridge — a major artery between Oceanside and Island Park — the work is nearly complete, resolving traffic congestion that the … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 7/5/18

Peter’s Clam Bar manager Pepe Poblador in the restaurant at noon on a recent Friday. “We usually get a decent crowd for lunch,” he said.

Peter’s Clam Bar owner says Barnum Island Bridge construction has hurt business

It was noon on a warm September Friday. “We usually get a decent crowd for lunch,” Peter’s Clam Bar manager Pepe Poblador said as he stood in the nearly empty dining room of the venerable … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/21/17

Local firefighters came to Peter's Clam Bar in Island Park on July 16 to compete in the annual Long Island Clam Eating Contest.

Long Island firefighters eat thousands of clams for charity

Firefighters descended upon Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park on July 16 to try and break the world record for the most clams eaten in the shortest amount of time. The best eaters from the Island … more

7/20/17

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