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Catch some fish: Anglers can enjoy a beautiful fall day of fishing at the Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park’s MacDonald Pond this weekend.

Fall Fishing and Children's Festival and other autumn adventures

It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor more

Karen Bloom | 10/13/10

Several local teens, from left, Vicki Ottomano, Chris Stewart, Isha Walia, Carlos Cornejo, John Rodriguez and Samantha Conde organized a barbecue at the Valley Stream State Park to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Cooking up charity for great cause

Smoke was not the only thing in the air at Valley Stream State Park on Aug. 27 with several people vocalizing their well wishes for children. Many local kids, teens and grown-ups gathered for good eating from 2 to 6 p.m. to support a noble cause — the Make-A-Wish Foundation. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 9/8/10

Beaches are open for business as usual for the rest of the holiday weekend.

From Herricks to Hempstead Hurricane hardly happens

Sept 4: Fears of extensive flooding, power outages and property damage fizzled on Friday as Hurricane Earl passed far enough out to sea that Nassau County suffered little more than scattered beach flooding. Even Jones Beach State Park, where extensive flooding was reported, had some areas open for swimming today and the Stone Temple Pilots concert planned for tonight at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater will take place as scheduled. more

9/4/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

8/4/10

Fishing adventures at Hempstead Lake State Park

Weekend highlights include a fishing clinic at Hemptead Lake State Park, a "Bug Safari" at Old Westbury Gardens and Eisenhower Park's annual Salute to Veterans Spectacular. more

8/4/10

Clowning around in Valley Stream [Photo gallery]

Chip Bryant the Silent Vaudevillian Clown visited Valley Stream State Park on July 18, hosting a performance for children and their families. more

7/21/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/21/10

Maestro David Stewart Wiley leads the Long Island Philharmonic in a free concert at Heckscher State Park on Saturday.

Summer sounds with the Long Island Philharmonic

The Long Island Philharmonic takes to the stage at Heckscher Park on Saturday to present the Islip Arts Council’s annual free concert, a summertime ritual for music lovers. more

Karen Bloom | 7/14/10

Long Island Philharmonic Plays Heckscher State Park

Enjoy music under the stars when the Long Island Philharmonic, under the baton of David Stewart Wiley, performs at Heckscher State Park, Saturday, July 17, at 8 p.m. Maestro Wiley, music … more

6/30/10

Local residents are hoping the state keeps Valley Stream State Park open.

Residents: Valley Stream State Park a place for family fun

If Gov. David Paterson’s 2010-11 budget is approved by the State Legislature on April 1, Valley Stream State Park will be one of 10 Long Island parks closed due to $29 million in service cuts to the state’s parks department. more

Anthony Bottan | 2/24/10