The new hanging system at Ashawagh Hall got a test drive at last week’s art show and everyone seemed to approve. The Springs Improvement Society raised enough to cover the... more
Suffolk County is searching for a solution to the chronic overflow of cars at Meschutt Beach County Park during the summer season. On sunny summer days, the throng of beachgoers that flow to the only bayfront county-run bathing beach on the South Fork quickly fill the beach parking lot. Later-arriving cars soon begin to line the roadsides of the access roads and take up parking spots that are intended for boat owners and guests at the nearby Shinnecock Marina, which the county also owns. Last week, the Suffolk County Legislature approved $250,000 in funding for the Department of Public Works ...
3 Dec 2025 by Michael Wright
The Montauk Chamber of Commerce, the Montauk Artists Association, and The Lucore Art Gallery will host “Windows of Wonder,” a Winter Art Walk and Open Art Gallery event on Saturday, December 6. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Montauk Visitor Center, where guests can join a guided walk featuring local artwork displayed in storefront windows throughout the village. The Montauk Winter Art Walk brings together galleries, shops, and creative spaces across downtown Montauk, inviting visitors to explore art, photography, and handmade goods. Stops include cafés, boutiques, and artist studios such as Bambi’s Café, The Bird, Wyld Blue, Sand ...
by Staff Writer
Several Long Island State Parks — including Montauk Point State Park — will remain open during nighttime hours on Saturday, December 13, to allow visitors to view the Geminids meteor shower. Peak viewing is expected in the predawn hours of Sunday, December 14. According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, there is no charge to enter, and the usual stargazing permit will not be required for this event. Visitors must remain near their vehicles while in the parking lot. No binoculars or telescopes are necessary to enjoy the display — the Geminids will be ...
by Staff Writer
“Lights of Love,” a family-friendly community event, will be held on Sunday, December 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Ashawagh Hall, located at Old Stone Highway and Springs Fireplace Road in Springs. Sponsored by Heart of Springs, a neighborhood nonprofit organization, the event raises funds for two scholarships awarded to deserving eighth grade students at Springs School. The scholarships recognize outstanding community service during the 2025 school year. “Lights of Love” dedications may be made for $5 each to honor family members, friends, pets, or to remember loved ones who have died. Donor names and honorees ...
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on Feb 9, 2010