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Jones Beach State Park, spanning six-and-a-half miles of sandy beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most popular recreational areas on Long Island. Comprised of eight beaches, two pools, four basketball courts, two softball fields and a miniature golf course, among other attractions, Jones Beach also hosts a variety of summer concerts.
Jones Beach State Park, spanning six-and-a-half miles of sandy beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most popular recreational areas on Long Island. Comprised of eight beaches, two pools, four basketball courts, two softball fields and a miniature golf course, among other attractions, Jones Beach also hosts a variety of summer concerts.
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Foot soldiers hit NYC streets at breast cancer walk
sophia.chang@newsday.comSmiling broadly as she briskly entered the Wellness Village of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer yesterday on Randalls Island, Nicole St. Germain looked remarkably fresh for someone who had walked more than 26 miles in one day. "All 26 miles, and a few...Tags: Glenwood, Manhattan (New York City), Private Health Care, Cancer, New York
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Bike paths on Long Island add fun to the sport
pat.burson@newsday.comA bike ride on Long Island can have you pedaling past lovely scenery, following winding paths and meandering through quiet woods. If you're only now learning to ride, it's easier when you're not sharing the road with speeding cars or more-experienced...Tags: Rivers, Long Island, Bodies of Water, Vehicles, Islip
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Let all musicians be like Billy Joel and McCartney
glenn.gamboa@newsday.comThe final concert at Shea Stadium ended with such extraordinary, historic graciousness that it should be held up as an example for artists of all sorts, especially musicians. In case you somehow missed it, Billy Joel generously let Paul McCartney, who...Tags: MySpace, Music Industry, Long Island, Billy Joel, Music
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Surf's up for wave lovers on Long Island
pat.burson@newsday.comLong boarders looking to catch some waves will find great spots near ocean beaches off the southern coast of Long Island, from Long Beach to Montauk. Wanna ride The Big One? Grab your wet suit and surfboard and paddle into the spray at one of these spots:...Tags: Fire Island, Long Island, Beach Vacations, Windsurfing, Tourism and Leisure
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A new wave of beach bums
Special to NewsdayThere's this joke told in Florida about seniors and the beach. "They say the old people live in St. Petersburg. That's not true. The old people live in Miami Beach. Their parents come to St. Petersburg!" Yuk, yuk, yuk. There is this stereotypical image...Tags: Long Island, Metal and Mineral, Beach Vacations, Sailing, People
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Walk the planks: A Long Island boardwalk tour
Special to NewsdaySun, sea breezes and forgiving, easy-on-the-joints surfaces: Is there any better place for your walk, jog or bike ride than one of Long Island's boardwalks? Although they hark back to an era when taking slow promenades and admiring the view were the main...Tags: Long Island, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Beach Vacations, New York
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Outdoor dancing on Long Island
pat.burson@newsday.comHey, Twinkle Toes! Slide on your dancing shoes and head outdoors one evening this summer to sway, sashay, move and groove to the music that moves your soul. Here is a sampling of free Long Island spots where you can go and dance -- with or without a...Tags: Long Island, Tourism and Leisure, Dancing, Dance, Gardens and Parks
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LI has plenty of scenic places to run, explore, enjoy
Special to NewsdayHempstead Turnpike at 8 a.m. Jericho Turnpike at 5:30 p.m. The LIE anytime. There you have it - a partial list of the worst places to run on Long Island. The good news is that there are many safe, traffic-free and scenic places for runners and walkers...Tags: National Government, Rivers, Long Island, Bodies of Water, Marathon
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Beaches and parks where you can grill your own
If you don't have a grill, these state Long Island beaches and parks do, and you can bring in your food, set the picnic table and light a cooking fire. In addition, many local parks and beaches also have grilling facilities on their picnic grounds....Tags: Labor Day, Fire Island, Long Island, Vehicles, Beach Vacations
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Jones Beach Air Show
Special to NewsdayThink of it as top gun sharing top billing with a rising Air Force newcomer. New York Air Show favorites the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be back over the Atlantic again, but will be ceding a bit of the aerial glory to an F-22A Raptor, the Air Force's...Tags: Football, American Airpower Museum, Jones Beach Air Show, Beach Vacations, Defense
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