This week on Long Island

Mr. and Ms. Jones Beach contest | 'Hairspray' | Disney Music Block Party
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Long Island leisure that's fun and (mostly) free
Don't break the bank.
Hangin' in the Hamptons: August
August heats up.
July pixJune pix
X-Team photos: Polish Festival in Riverhead
Did they catch you at the annual event?
Best bets: Hot spots for summer eats
Don't break the bank.
Long Island's great lakes
Fish, boat, swim and more.


Summer

Teen activities

Thirteen is a tough-to-entertain age. Where do you take your teenager?
Heckscher Park

Reader photos

Show us you're out exploring Long Island.
Great Backyards

Best manis

We're seeking the top nail artists -- where you go to get a manicure topped with tiny jewels or airbrushed designs?

2008 Jones Beach summer concert schedule Sheryl Crow, The Jonas Brothers and others have shows scheduled this summer.
Concert photos
Outdoor yoga classes It's time to get out of the yoga studio and into the fresh air at one of the many classes on LI.
Fireworks on Long Island Where to see fireworks throughout the summer.
Fireworks photos
Outdoor music venues on Long Island Where to sit outside and enjoying listening to some live music.
Kayaking on Long Isalnd Even rookie paddlers can navigate these sleek vessels in the calm waters around Long Island.
Outdoor movies on Long Island See a classic film, kids favorite or recent blockbuster outside.
Movie showtimes
Best places for high-class happy hours Raise your glass and toast these upscale spots for after-work fun.
Close-ups: LIers in the arts Get to know Long Islanders with big gigs in the professional performing arts.
Party boat fishing on Long Island: Ahoy! Feel like fishing but don't have a boat? Try one of these open boats.
X-Team photos Our cameras, your faces. See where the X-Team has been and who was hanging out when they got there.
Where to get great ice cream on Long Island Here's the scoop on Long Island's independent and chain parlors.
Photos: Beach scenes Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Sunken Meadow and more. Pics from LI's beaches all summer long.
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