Jones Beach State Park Fireworks Extravaganza

July 1, 2008

The Annual Jones Beach State Park Fireworks Extravaganza is set to blast-off this Friday, July 4, in Wantagh.

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NWS: More Rip Currents, Today & Tomorrow

June 30, 2008

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal hazard message due to strong rip currents at New York City and Long Island Atlantic Beaches.

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Shooting at Jones Beach, 1 Injured

June 10, 2008

Yesterday, June 9, a 19-year-old man was shot and injured near Parking Field 4 at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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Mosquito spraying at Jones Beach Marshes, tomorrow

June 4, 2008

Starting tomorrow, June 5, The Nassau County Department of Health/ Department of Public Works Mosquito Control Unit will begin aerial spraying of non-populated areas in the salt marshes off Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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Record Crowds & Traffic at the Jones Beach Air Show

May 26, 2008

Crowds on the Boardwalk at Jones Beach

Yesterday, May 25, over a quarter of a million people lined the shores for the 5th Annual 2008 Bethpage Federal Credit Union New York Air Show at Jones Beach State Park.

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MTA: Extra LIRR trains; Beach Service starts

May 23, 2008

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that extra trains will be running today on the Long Island Rail Road, also Summer MTA Long Island Bus Service to Jones Beach starts this weekend .

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The 2008 New York Air Show at Jones Beach

May 21, 2008

2008 NY Air Show Logo

The Bethpage Federal Credit Union New York Air Show is back for Memorial Day Weekend at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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Jones Beach Traffic Circle project completed

May 20, 2008

Jones Beach Water Tower Traffic Circle

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced the completion of a highway project that will help motorists arrive safely and more easily at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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NAMI 5K Walk at Jones Beach, this weekend

May 16, 2008

On Sunday, May 18, the National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a 5K Walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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Mosquito spraying around Jones Beach Marshes

May 7, 2008

Starting tomorrow, May 8, The Nassau County Department of Health/ Department of Public Works Mosquito Control Unit will begin aerial spraying of non-populated areas in the salt marshes off Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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MS Walk at Jones Beach this Sunday

May 2, 2008

This weekend, the Long Island chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting a walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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Jones Beach Summer Concert Schedule

April 18, 2008

Check out the official schedule (not final) for Jones Beach Summer Concerts here

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/287

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NYDOT: Road Construction at Jones Beach

April 18, 2008

From the New York State Department of Transportation:

Starting on 04/18/08, 07:55 AM until further notice, road construction on Wantagh State Parkway in both directions at Ocean Parkway, one lane may be closed at the Ocean Parkway Traffic Circle.


New Plans for a Wind Park off Jones Beach

April 17, 2008

Winergy Power, the Long Island offshore wind energy company, has proposed a new larger wind park off Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

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