The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that several Long Island State Parks will remain open during the nighttime hours for viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower on the evening of Monday, August 12, 2019. Peak viewing times are predawn,
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region and Captree Fuel, Bait and Tackle are pleased to announce that the annual Snapper and Crab Fishing Derby at Captree State Park will be held on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce Zach’s Bay, located within Jones Beach State Park is open to swimming. Conditions have improved so that state standards for beach water quality are being met. Current conditions at the beach are satisfactory for swimming. For the most up-to-date information, […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces that swimming is currently prohibited at Zach’s Bay located within Jones Beach State Park due to high bacteria counts. This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure protection of the health and safety of our swimmers. Results from additional water quality testing will […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce Wildwood State Park is open to swimming. Conditions have improved so that state standards for beach water quality are being met. Current conditions at the beach are satisfactory for swimming. For the most up to date information, please contact Wildwood […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers statewide to take precautions ahead of potentially dangerous heat conditions that are expected to begin on Friday, July 19 and last through Monday, July 22. Heat index values ranging from the mid-90s to more than 100 degrees are possible throughout the entire timeframe. The National Weather Service […]
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 42nd Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019. This tournament hosts a 6-player division. This event is held rain or shine. Registration is FREE and began on Monday, June 3 and is […]
New campground to offers prime access to boating, fishing on Great South Bay! New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced a 69-site campground at Heckscher State Park in Suffolk County will open Friday, June 28. New York State is investing $500,000 in improvements to renovate and reopen the facility, […]
Sterling National Bank (NYSE: STL) announced it will continue its annual support as the lead sponsor of the popular July 4th Fireworks at Jones Beach, extending the long time support from Astoria Bank, which merged with Sterling in 2017. Sterling’s commitment helps make possible this longstanding tradition for Long Islanders and visitors from throughout the […]
Following a revitalization of the former Marine Dining Room at the West Bathhouse at Jones Beach, Long Island’s newest premier oceanfront dining and special occasion venue Gatsby on the Ocean has emerged and celebrated its official grand opening today with a ribbon-cutting on the East Patio. Joe Vitrano, J&B Restaurant Partners president, Dawn Petite, chief […]
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