My Kind of Town: Casa Stellina Turns Wednesday Into Sinatra Night
Casa Stellina in Farmingdale hosts Sinatra Night every Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., with vocalist Gino Dabbicco, modern Italian food, and cocktails. No cover, reservations only.
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The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo Returns to the Cradle of Aviation This August
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo takes over the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City Aug. 7 to 9, 2026, with three floors of arcades, tournaments, and a Nintendo 64 tribute.
Summer Saturdays at Garvies Point: Glen Cove's Window Into Long Island's Deep Past
by Long Island Wave ·On Hempstead Harbor in Glen Cove, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve pairs 62 acres of shoreline trails with weekly hands-on programs running through Aug. 22.
How the Blue Point Made Long Island Famous, and How It Is Coming Back
by Long Island Wave ·The Blue Point oyster made Long Island a household name, then nearly vanished. Inside the Great South Bay legend and the aquaculture revival bringing local oysters back.
Summer Country Barn Dance at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead
by Long Island Wave ·Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead hosts a Summer Country Barn Dance on July 25, with caller Chart Guthrie leading line dancing in the historic Naugles Barn.
Outdoor Shakespeare Returns to Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island
by Long Island Wave ·Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island hosts outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on July 25 and 26, with picnics welcome on the historic lawn.
Alive After Five Keeps Downtown Patchogue Alive on Thursday Nights
by Long Island Wave ·Patchogue’s Alive After Five street festival continues its 25th anniversary season on July 30, turning Main Street into a night of music, food, and vendors.
Spotted Lanternflies Emerging Across Long Island as Vineyards Stay Vigilant
by Long Island Wave ·Adult spotted lanternflies are emerging across Long Island, and North Fork vineyard owners say they are prepared with traps and monitoring.
Great South Bay Music Festival Continues at Shorefront Park in Patchogue
by Long Island Wave ·The 18th annual Great South Bay Music Festival runs through July 26 at Shorefront Park, with Gov’t Mule, Bruce Hornsby, and My Morning Jacket headlining.
Mini-Van Demolition Derby Brings Chaos and Fun to Riverhead Raceway
by Long Island Wave ·Riverhead Raceway features a Mini-Van Demolition Derby on July 25 alongside its regular weekly racing divisions, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m.
Harry Chapin Tribute Concert Brings Long Island Musicians to Heckscher Park in Huntington
by Long Island Wave ·Dozens of Long Island musicians gathered at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park for the annual "Just Wild About Harry" tribute concert and food drive.
Pirates and Mermaids Family Fun Day at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·A free afternoon of pirate and mermaid adventure, a live stage show, crafts, and a food drive comes to the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook on July 26.
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Port Washington and North Hempstead Beach Park
by Long Island Wave ·Nearly 40 teams race brightly decorated dragon boats across Hempstead Harbor on July 25 at the second annual North Hempstead Beach Park festival.
Rare Orca Sighting Off Montauk Stuns Long Island Researchers and Shark Camp Students
by Long Island Wave ·A solitary killer whale surfaced roughly 10 nautical miles off Montauk this week, in one of the rarest wildlife sightings recorded in Long Island waters this summer.
The Inwood Golfer Who Played 36 Hours Straight to Set a Guinness World Record
by Long Island Wave ·Kelechi Ezihie teed off at Huntington Crescent Club expecting to play 24 hours. He didn't stop until he'd played 36, breaking a Guinness World Record and raising money for a Garden City nonprofit along the way.
Farmingdale's RPM Raceway Sets Guinness Record for World's Longest Indoor Go-Kart Track
by Long Island Wave ·A NASCAR driver took the first official lap on RPM Raceway's newly rebuilt two-story track in Farmingdale, a 3,515-foot circuit now certified by Guinness World Records as the longest indoor multi-level go-kart track on Earth.
The Big Duck: How a 1931 Farm Stand Became One of Long Island's Most Famous Landmarks
by Long Island Wave ·A 20-foot duck-shaped building built to sell eggs in 1931 has been moved four times, landed on the National Register of Historic Places, and given architecture an entire term of art. It still stands in Flanders today.
The Long Island Fair Turns 184 This September at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
by Long Island Wave ·Started in 1842 on vacant lots and farmers' fields, the Long Island Fair is now the only county fair sanctioned by New York State for Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, and it returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration September 25 through 27.
How a 1970s Road Race Idea Became One of the Country's Top 100 Runs in Northport
by Long Island Wave ·John Rakucewicz thought Northport's scenery would make for a good road race. Nearly 50 years later, the Great Cow Harbor 10K sells out every year, draws thousands of runners, and consistently ranks among Runner's World's top 100 races in the country.
The Ghosts of Long Island's Gold Coast: Inside Three Haunted Mansions
by Long Island Wave ·From the fireproof castle a banker built out of spite to the dime-store fortune that ended in tragedy, Long Island's Gold Coast mansions carry more than just architectural history. Locals and staff swear some of their original owners never really left.
Inside LI Salted Spirits, the Sayville Distillery Bottling Long Island's Own Sea Salt
by Long Island Wave ·A former chef built a distillery around the idea that salt, not sugar, is what makes a good drink great, using hand-harvested Amagansett sea salt in every bottle his Sayville tasting room pours.
Splish Splash Debuts Stingray Bay and Brings Back Neon Nights for Summer 2026
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island's biggest water park opened its 2026 season with a new water playground, the return of its after-dark Neon Nights event, and two new places to eat between rides.
For More Than 25 Years, Long Beach's Polar Bears Have Jumped Into Winter to Grant Wishes
by Long Island Wave ·What started as one man's 40th birthday dip in the freezing Atlantic became a Super Bowl Sunday tradition that has raised more than $11 million for Make-A-Wish, in memory of a four-year-old named Paulie who never got the chance to grow up.
The Long Island Barber Students Who Give Free Haircuts to Kids With Cerebral Palsy
by Long Island Wave ·Each year, apprentice barbers from the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York set aside their paying clients to give free haircuts and facials to participants at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau, calling it the best lesson of their training.
BEDGEAR Doubles Its Farmingdale Headquarters With a $2 Million Expansion
by Long Island Wave ·BEDGEAR's Farmingdale headquarters just doubled in size after a $2 million buildout, with local officials from both Nassau and Suffolk on hand to celebrate.
A $200 Million Plan Would Reinvent Hicksville's Broadway Commons Mall
by Long Island Wave ·A $200 million plan would strip the roof off Hicksville's Broadway Commons mall and rebuild it as an open-air shopping and entertainment destination.
40 Long Island Small Businesses Just Split $200,000 in Local Grants
by Long Island Wave ·Forty Nassau and Suffolk small businesses split $200,000 in grants from the Long Island Association and Optimum Business this June.
NYU Langone Breaks Ground on Long Island's First New Hospital Since 1980
by Long Island Wave ·NYU Langone has broken ground on a multibillion-dollar Melville campus, Long Island's first new hospital in more than four decades.
Suffolk County's Tick Season Arrived Early This Year, Doctors Say
by Long Island Wave ·Suffolk County doctors say ticks showed up earlier and in greater numbers this year, with a growing local concern around the lone star tick.
A Long Islander's Second Cancer Fight Is Fueling Oyster Bay's Empire State Ride
by Long Island Wave ·Empire State Ride Long Island founder Steve Mars is fighting lymphoma for a second time even as his Oyster Bay ride keeps funding cancer research.
YMCA of Long Island Launches Its 2026 Back to School Supply Drive
by Long Island Wave ·YMCA of Long Island is collecting school supplies at four branches through August 28 to help local families headed back to class.
RGNY's 2026 Harvest Series Invites Long Islanders to Pick, Stomp, and Celebrate the North Fork Grape Harvest
by Long Island Wave ·RGNY's 2026 Harvest Series invites the public to pick grapes, stomp them, and celebrate the season on Riverhead's North Fork.
Adventureland Marks 64 Years With Its First Ever Drone Light Show
by Long Island WaveAdventureland debuted its first ever drone light show over Route 110, a modern spectacle for a Farmingdale amusement park celebrating 64 years.
Nominations Are Open for the Second Annual Herald Health and Beauty Awards
by Long Island WaveNominations are open for the second annual Herald Health and Beauty Awards of Long Island, with an October 8 gala at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.
How to Choose a Marketing Agency on Long Island: What Business Owners Should Ask in 2026
by Long Island WaveWith more than a hundred agencies between Great Neck and Montauk, choosing a marketing partner is one of the highest-leverage decisions a Long Island business makes. Here is what separates the contenders, and the five questions to ask before you sign.
Meet Sweet 16 Social: Long Island's First Ever Sweet 16 Expo Is Here
by Long Island WaveSweet 16 Social is Long Island's first and only Sweet 16 expo, taking place July 16, 2026 at Sunset Harbour Catering in Patchogue, NY. Meet elite vendors, get inspired, and plan the ultimate celebration all in one night.
A Brunch Worth Lingering Over: Enology's Blanc & Franc Series Returns May 17
by Long Island WaveOn May 17, Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James is hosting the Blanc & Franc Brunch Series, a five-course, wine-paired afternoon featuring pours from Lieb Cellars, McCall Wines, and Suhru Wines. Chef Albert's menu…
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