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Jun 25, 2025

Cast member on Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore: ‘The music is incredible’

The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is bringing H.M.S. Pinafore to new audiences this summer with performances across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including a free outdoor show in Huntington on July 3.

Jun 25, 2025

Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’

Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.

Jun 20, 2025

East Hampton Art Affair director on upcoming show: 'We really encourage people to come out'

More than 100 artists from across the country and beyond will showcase original work at the third annual East Hampton Art Affair, returning to Herrick Park June 28–29.

Jun 20, 2025

Reichert Planetarium director on 'Alien Safari': 'It’s funny, dramatic and humorous'

The Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium is launching a new interactive program, Alien Safari: The Live Show, on Saturday, July 12. The show combines science and entertainment in a one-time event at 1 p.m.

Jun 19, 2025

Islip Chamber president on street fair: 'It’s bringing people into our town'

The Islip Chamber of Commerce Street Fair returns to Main Street on Sunday, June 22, celebrating its 25th anniversary with live music, more than 150 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly attractions aimed at drawing visitors to support local businesses.

Jun 14, 2025

Betesh on LVIS Fair in East Hampton: 'It's a great day for everyone'

One of East Hampton’s longest-running summer traditions returns Saturday, June 14, as the Ladies’ Village Improvement Society hosts its 130th annual LVIS Fair—a major community fundraiser featuring family activities, local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.

Jun 13, 2025

Mattituck Lions Club media director on Strawberry Festival: 'The unofficial kickoff of summer'

Marking its 70th year, the Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns Father’s Day weekend with fireworks, live music, carnival rides and one of the region’s largest celebrations of the local strawberry harvest.

Jun 11, 2025

Velasquez on Yoga in the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard: 'A unique opportunity to practice wellness and fitness'

Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack has brought back its weekend Yoga in the Vines program, offering outdoor fitness classes through the end of August amid the vineyard’s scenic landscape.

Jun 7, 2025

Zuckerman on Long Island's Comedy for a Cause: 'It'll be fun"'

A Bridgehampton nonprofit is aiming to raise funds for college and trade school scholarships with its “Comedy for a Cause” fundraiser on Saturday, June 21.

Jun 4, 2025

Dlouhy on Bay Shore Historical Society Open House: ‘A fantastic museum of the strong, vibrant history of Bay Shore’

The Bay Shore Historical Society will hold its annual open house on Saturday, June 7, offering the public a chance to explore local history inside one of the hamlet’s oldest homes.

Jun 4, 2025

Coté on cruise nights at The Shoppes at East Wind: 'People love it'

With summer around the corner, The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River is expanding its lineup of seasonal events, drawing families, car enthusiasts and local shoppers to its brick-paved grounds.

May 30, 2025

Schnepp on Passport Through Parks on Long Island: 'We're promoting health and wellness in our parks'

The Passport Through Parks program invites Long Island residents to explore nearly 30 state parks through monthly guided hikes, part of a statewide wellness initiative offering low-cost outdoor activities.

May 28, 2025

Great South Bay YMCA director on 5K fundraiser: 'This is our 25th anniversary race'

The Great South Bay YMCA is marking the 25th anniversary of its annual 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Judi, which kicks off Saturday, May 31, at 8:30 a.m.

May 27, 2025

Snyder on Long Island Game Farm's new concert series: 'A unique experience'

The Long Island Game Farm in Manorville is celebrating its 55th anniversary with the launch of its new Songbird Session Concert Series, which begins Saturday, June 7. Animals will appear near the stage area, and artists will perform in a collaborative Nashville-style format.

May 22, 2025

YMCA Marketing VP: Huntington YMCA carnival will help ‘fund camp and program support for local families’

The Huntington YMCA will host its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival from May 23 to May 26, with proceeds supporting the YMCA’s scholarship fund to help local families send their children to camp.

May 16, 2025

Landcraft birding guide on upcoming event: 'Long Island sits along a major migration route'

Landcraft Garden in Mattituck has opened for the season and will host two bird-focused events: a guided birdwatching walk later this month and a raptor demonstration in June.

May 16, 2025

Symphonic Pops of Long Island director on movie trivia concert: 'A lot of fun'

The Symphonic Pops of Long Island is adding a twist to the traditional concert experience with a movie soundtrack trivia challenge—complete with prizes—on Sunday, June 1.

May 15, 2025

LGBTQ+ Task Force chair on Huntington’s first Pride flag raising: 'They have a voice now'

The Town of Huntington will host its first-ever Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, June 7, in celebration of Pride Month.

May 9, 2025

Quinn on Sensory Saturdays at CMEE in Bridgehampton: 'An inclusive event’

The Children’s Museum of the East End has introduced Sensory Saturdays, a new initiative offering early access to children with sensory sensitivities. Designed for neurodivergent visitors, the program allows families to experience the museum in a quieter, more accommodating environment.

May 7, 2025

Reynolds on Baby Animal Day at Suffolk County Farm: 'An affordable, fun event'

Baby Animal Day is returning to the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank on Saturday, May 10, offering a once-a-year opportunity to interact with the farm’s youngest residents.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

Bellport's Dellecave Duo

This past week Bellport High School celebrated their seniors Ella Masem and Michael Frankie. Both student-athletes were honored as nominees for the prestigious 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards.


Sports

Unified Basketball On Top Once Again

They are all winners because they take the court and enjoy the game', is a simple thing to say but it rings true when you talk about the Unified Basketball teams across Suffolk County.