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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Suozzi Promoting Nassau County Tourism

June 24, 2008

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi announced the launch of a comprehensive advertising, promotion and event marketing campaign, designed to attract tourists to Nassau County from the metropolitan area and beyond.

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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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NWS: Heat Wave, Poor Air Quality & Rip Currents

June 7, 2008

The National Weather Service has issued 3 weather alerts for Nassau County.

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$25 Million for NY Waterfront Revitalization; South Shore Bikeway Study

June 6, 2008

Today, June 6, Governor David A Paterson has announced that almost $25 million will be spent on Local Waterfront Revitalization across New York State.

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“Do you smell that ?” Long Islanders report odd odor Islandwide

June 5, 2008

On Wednesday, June 4, people across the Island reported smelling an odd odor in the air.

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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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NWS: Coastal Flood Advisory

June 4, 2008

 The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for low areas along the shores of Long Island.

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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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County Health Dept. reminds everyone about Water Illnesses

May 19, 2008

Today, May 19, the Nassau County Department of Health has issued a statement reminding residents of the importance of healthy swimming behaviors and preventing recreational water illnesses (RWIs).

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