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19th-century-style competition: From crosscut sawing to corn husking for the kids, everyone enjoys stepping back in time at the Long Island Fair.

This short season always seems to come and go before we know it. So now’s the time to savor all that is so special about this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/30/15

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

Hewlett Point Park’s beach on Hewlett Bay is a relaxing place to spend some time with family and friends.

Late summer at a park near you

There’s still time to enjoy what’s left of the season and revel in that fleeting late August glow that Mother Nature provides. Our local parks are just the place to unwind and enjoy this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/28/13

Alina Semenove, of the New York Equestrian Center, led Herald intern Amanda McKelvey on the bridal trail at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Happy trails

On a beautiful sunny day, after the heat wave finally broke, I enjoyed a wonderful trail ride in Hempstead Lake State Park, courtesy of the New York Equestrian Center (NYEC). An activity that is … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/31/13

Catherine Brady was last seen on June 16, but was not reported missing until three weeks later by a male companion.

Officials identify body found in Hempstead Lake State Park

On July 18, New York State Police reported that a decomposed body was found at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead at around 6:30 p.m. that evening. According to police, a fisherman … more

By Emily Webb | 7/19/13

Jack O’Lanterns have taken over the grounds at Old Westbury Gardens this month. Visit the glorious gardens of the Phipps family estate this weekend and see the dazzling display.

Fall festivals around Long Island

Now’s the time to savor being outdoors and enjoy all that is so special about this time of year. The weekends are full of activities and festivals that celebrate the best of this short season. more

By Karen Bloom | 10/10/12

Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops give a rousing performance at Eisenhower Park on Saturday.

Honoring our veterans in song at Eisenhower Park

The USO Liberty Bells join Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops for an evening of summer tunes at Eisenhower Park on Saturday. Other weekend highlights include a family fishing clinic at Rockville Centre's Hempstead Lake State Park and a guided walk to check out summer birds at Muttontown Preserve. more

8/1/12

Henry Miller, center, was honored on June 4 by West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 for his 35 years of service to the troop.

West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 honors longtime member

On June 4 at its annual picnic celebration at Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 honored Henry Miller, its treasurer, for his 35 years of service to the troop. Roughly … more

Chris Engelhardt | 6/12/12

Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine

Spring, which seems to have been teasing us since last December, has finally arrived. more

4/12/12

Armed with trash grabbers and garbage bags, Georgia Krendel and Brianna Burns, joined Lakewood Stables' employees and about 100 other area residents on Saturday at Hempstead Lake State Park for an eight-hour volunteer cleanup.

Trashing the trash at Hempstead Lake

Alex Jacobson, owner of Lakewood Stables, brought together more than 100 people last Saturday to clean up Hempstead Lake State Park of the trash and debris that litter it — a result of … more

Lee Landor | 11/23/11

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