Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather. From riding bikes on the boardwalk to lounging by the pool, we want to see how you're taking advantage of the weather this season.

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Credit: Todd Feeney

Davis Park - Fire Island, New York Last week

Credit: Samantha Rubinstein, Coram

Enjoying a relaxing night out in nature's beauty.

Credit: Karen Paoli

Sunflower Maze summer time fun.

Credit: Grover Hartard of Centereach

Is that a Tiger on the Beach? No, it's 8 year old Virginia. Virginia loves the beach and having her face painted. So why not put your favorite things together. Throw in a rock fire pit, complete with a feather and you're all set for a perfect summer evening.

Credit: Pam Daley

Last road trip before school.

Credit: Evelyn MacDougall, Plainview

Gabriella and Mia MacDougall enjoying the sunflower maze at Martin Sidor Farms. 

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Madelyn and Abigail Sanders getting ready to paddle on the Peconic Bay.

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Rylee excited about her catch on her new fishing pole

Credit: Mom/ Christina Trudden, South Hu

Twins, Billy and Gracie Trudden cooling off in their pool on a hot day

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Amilia Borneman leaping down the beach

Credit: Kimberly Mollica, Massapequa Par

Jones Beach Junior Lifeguards and their coach, Brooke, celebrating the last day of another amazing summer on August 14, 2019 @ Field 3 of Robert Moses Beach.

Credit: John M. Martello Bethpage

My three Grandchildren.The results of our annual sunflower growing contest. 8/14/19. Bethpage, NY

Credit: Marianne Saffran

Kaylee and Lucas showing their "muscles" at their favorite place!

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Enjoying some roasted corn at Waterdrinker farm.

Credit: Martine Perrin

Girls day at the beach on 8/2/19

Credit: John DeCrescenzo

Brothers Nico 5 and Marco 4 of Brightwaters get lucky fishing for the first time.

Credit: Nancy Leonard

Digging for Buried Treasure! Patrick and Jack having a fun time at Malibu Beach. Talent by Grandma, Nancy Leonard

Credit: Lou Matos Islip Terrace

Smith Point Campground 8/06/19

Credit: Martine Perrin

Building a sand box at the beach 8/2/19 Lido Beach

Credit: Christine Koester, Garden City

Henry Koester catching some air on his boogie board at Flying Point Beach in Southampton

Credit: Stuart Pastrich (Papa)

Dressed for Camp Day

Credit: Nick Superina - Smithtown

Poppy and Kate cooling off from the heat! July 20 2019 Saco, Maine

Credit: Jen Ferrara

Jaime age 15. Sandspit Marina in Patchogue

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Pool days with cousins in East Northport! Joey 8 with cousins Silas 6 and Bella 4.

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Grandma, Grandpa and Ava are enjoying a day at the Long Island Sound. At Cedar Beach July 29, 2019

Credit: Anna Monti, Islip Terrace

Emma enjoying a summer day in Bay Shore

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Montauk sunset at Gosmans.

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My granddaughter Isabella trying to catch little fish in a net in East Marion while on vacation.

Credit: Sean C. Dunn

Alex, Reagan and Dylan Dunn relaxing in their pool as the sun sets after a hot, dog day of summer.

Credit: Gerry Corrigan

Butterfly at Long Island's North Fork.

Credit: Martine Perrin

Jumping for joy at Lido

Credit: Vera Campbell - Plainview

All the kids enjoying summer

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Alexandra loves lido 7/21/19

Credit: Sean C. Dunn

Summer Nights: Reagan J. Dunn attempts a backflip in her pool in East Williston, NY.

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Conor Regenhard age 5 enjoying a day at the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville on June 26, 2019

Credit: Jenn from Islip

Living the summer life

Credit: Danielle Leef- Southampton

Capturing the Thunder Moon at Mecox Beach in Bridgehampton on 7/16/19. I love how there is a sailboat in the foreground to counter the moon.

Credit: Maria from Shoreham

Ryan, Ryleigh, and Junie eating ices in Miller Place. 

Credit: Andrea Zaslofsky, Levittown

Landon Wider, 1, enjoys floating in a pool in Levittown , July 2nd.

Credit: Jennifer Calamia, Ronkonkoma

Julianne, Samantha & Emily's last day of school...Time for summer!! (6/26/19, Ronkonkma NY)

Credit: Meaghan Cooley, Smithtown, New Y

1st Day of Summer....Just Hangin!

Credit: J. Jacobs - West Islip

Sunset on the GSB with my son enjoying his ski. (Wednesday, 6/26)

Credit: Jolene Libretto Wantagh

Three year old Christian Libretto of Wantagh enjoying a sunset walk at Jones Beach.

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Siblings Hector & Liv Having Fun in the Sun at Jones Beach!

Credit: Joseph Tague

After being dragged by the current three "senior" surfers reposition themselves to their original location at Lido Beach

Credit: John M. Martello Bethpage

I took this photo of my grandson Mason on the Kiwanis Fishing Bridge when we went fishing at the Massapequa preserve. 

Credit: Paul iaboni, Bethpage

Allison iaboni enjoying a delicious refreshment at Emil Gerngras Park, Farmingdale

Credit: Angela Bilello, Mattituck

Giovanni Bilello, 4, enjoys paddleboarding in the Great Peconic Bay.

Credit: Rachel Guinsburg, Valley Stream

Wheelie on a jet ski in Hampton Bays.

Credit: Herb Schiller - Wheatley Heights

My grandsons at the Polo field in Bethpage Park

Credit: John Randazzo Smithtown

Life Guard station at Sunset at Sunken Meadow State Park

Credit: Carolyn Mandelino ( Mother)

Twins Jennifer and Grant Larwood (11years old) cooling off at the Massapequa Preserve stream on the first days of summer. (NY Sunday, June 23, 2019)

Credit: Kristina Mohan, Dix Hills

The Mohan brothers, Peter and Luke, enjoying the views in Central Park, Monday June 17th.

Credit: Amanda Centereach

Emma in the pool with her daddy.

Credit: Jess Rapfogel, Woodbury

Sunny Daze! A Mama and her girls enjoying the flowers! Summer in East Moriches

Credit: Myrna Velazquez

Ava enjoying the Aquarium Loves Sharks

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Grandson fishing!

Credit: Jeff Carter, Massapequa Park

The "Crew" at a pool party

Credit: Shannon Correa, Patchogue

Charlee relaxing in the pool at home

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Natalia is making a wish for the summer to stay around a little longer in one of the Long Island parks.

Credit: Michelle Stiles

First time surfing are Ditch Plans (My 12 year old son)

Credit: Nancy Burgos, Bethpage

Summertime, the Boys on the Bleachers, my son and his friends

Credit: Michele Boyle, Blue Point

Cameron relaxing on Papa Ray's boat in the Great South Bay, August, 2018

Credit: Jacki Hartwell, Bayport

Seining in the Great South Bay. Siblings Avery (5), Harper (4), and Brody (15 months) having fun looking for fish this past August. Sailors Haven Fire Island

Credit: Samantha Pesce, Massapequa

Paulie and Bo enjoying sunshine and ice pops

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flying my world war 1 "red baron" triplane on a late summer day!

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Finn Graff st Long Island Aquarian Riverhead

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walls wharf sunset

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Grandkids at Price Bend Beach in Eaton's Neck

Credit: Ed Anderson, Great Neck

Marcia and our dog Lucy enjoying a fun time on Manhasset Bay August 2018

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Ashley, Mia, Brianna, and Candy relaxing on Fire Island June 2018

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Lisa & John Schroeder with friends Camille & Paul Hauf - fun evening at Jimmy Buffett Concert Jones Beach.

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brothers of to school

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Tailgate party Jimmy Buffet

Credit: Caryn Ciaio (Mom) East Northport

Carson, Reese, Parker and Chase Ciaio enjoying 4th of July Weekend at Robert Moses

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Fun day at the 4x4 beach

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Thomas and Keira McCreery boogie boarding at Democrat Point

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Friends having fun at the beach!

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Brayden lounging in his blue point backyard pool.

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Rebecca and Ashlynne at the ducks game July 2018 fireworks after the game

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Kacey feeding a giraffe at the Long Island Game Farm

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Having fun in sun -At bar beach in Roslyn July 29 2018

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Annabelle and Mark playing at Kalahari?s water park

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Cousins enjoying some pool time

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Making Jone Beach cute again!

Credit: Corinne Angone Garden City Park

Jonathan and Annarose boating

Credit: Dorothy Finley Manorville

Jaxon is playing in the sand at Cupsogue Beach.

Credit: Corey Allen

Mermaids at Cupsogue Beach

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Who wouldn't love a private pool at Robert Moses?! Sofia Woll is in toddler paradise! August.

Credit: Ian McPhillips (Dad) Dix Hills,

Kylie enjoying the beach in Hampton Bays

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My oldest and my youngest enjoying an afternoon of fishing and hanging by the pond

Credit: Alida Almonte-Giannini, Deer Par

Jayce Francis Giannini, 1, playing in the sand at Venetian Shores in Lindenhurst during one of their evening events

Credit: Courtney Cooney, Baiting Hollow

Laughing and loving the waves at Smiths Point. Lily Cooney is with her Daddy, Brett Cooney

Credit: Tracy Arico-Center Moriches

Best Friends at the sunflower field

Credit: Krista Calvanese Hauppauge

Time to cool off! Vincent Calvanese and Victoria Menna grab a ride on a very big yellow duck!

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Will Henry Hurd (13 of Sioux Falls, SD) warms up before a round of golf at Bethpage State Park.

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Jumping off life guard stand

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Best friends who are more like cousins, Paige and Avery Hiller run alongside Joseph and Sofia Woll trying to capture the last rays of summer. Crab Meadow Beach, August.

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At Davis Park Beach July 2018

Credit: Tracy Arico-Center Moriches

Hanging out at the sunflower fields on the old truck in East Moriches on a beautiful summer evening

Credit: Amanda Roberts, Kings Park

Mikayla Olsen, age 12, doing a handstand on the beach.

Credit: Serena Liguori, Kings Park

James Liguori, age 7, sitting on a rock at Greenport pointe.

Credit: Debbie Algios, Rockville Centre

Cousins Lily Algios, Emma Bowie and Sarah Bowie enjoy a September day at Robert Moses beach on Fire Island.

Credit: Teresa Myers

Tess Myers (8) relaxes and lets the surf wash over her after a log day of play at Cedar Beach, Mt. Sinai

Credit: Stephanie Kepke Kaplan, Plainvie

My son, Aidan Kaplan, was digging at TOBAY Beach after a storm eroded the sand and left a steep drop down to the water on July 21, 2018.

Credit: Stephanie Kepke Kaplan, Plainvie

My son, Drew Kaplan, is doing a one-handed "freeze" on the rocks at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay on July 25, 2018.

Credit: Laura Vomvos

Front Porch Friends

Credit: Laura Vomvos West Islip ny

Sun fun

Credit: Leslie Smith, Plainview

Brooklyn Martorano, age 11. Fun afternoon in Long Beach on August 29, 2018.

Credit: Vera Campbell

Cousin fun in the sun at the Campbell house!

Credit: Tina Lasher Commack, Ny

Montauk Lighthouse

Credit: Steven Tepper, Rockville Centre

Ellie and Brooks Horten (ages 3 and 6) enjoying the last days of summer at Long Beach, September 15, 2018.

Credit: Gerry Corrigan, Rockville Centre

Orient Point lighthouse, end of summer

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Peter Paul Clark (age 5 from Seaford) learning how to "boogie board" at Hither Hills St. Pk. in Montauk.

Credit: Paulette McLaughlin , South Hemp

Paulette visiting Kathy and Bob Ditta at their home on Ocean Beach Fire Island . This was taken as the sun was setting August 25th.

Credit: Susan Bach, Merrick

Merrick buddies Jason Natal, Drew Lerman, Jason Cloth, Ben Bach and Aidan Heeley enjoying the end of summer at Nickerson Beach Club on August 25, 2018

Credit: Joyce Saliani, Islip Terrace

The Last Sunday of the Summer 2018

Credit: Christine Brunette, Nesconset

Cousins soaking up the final days of summer at Shinnecock Bay in Southampton

Credit: Robin Appel GlenHead, NY

Most people love sunsets, but I love the sky at dusk.

Credit: Angelo Annunziata West Babylon,

Teenage bliss at Gilgo Beach.

Credit: Robin Appel

"Paddle Boarding" Catherine and Hannah August 1, 2018 Long Island Sound, Sea Cliff, NY

Credit: Jennifer Thompson, Bay Shore

Peek a Boo...looking through the boat window is Tai Aaaisya-Bey, age 5 of Central Islip enjoying an afternoon on the boat with his parents and his aunt, uncle and cousins by Democrat Point at the Fire Island National Seashore

Credit: Joyce Saliani

SUNset Shower...

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Isabella and Julianna relaxing after a long day of surfing at Gilgo Beach.

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Owen and Sadie enjoying the sunflowers in East Moriches

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Catherine 1st time on the Paddle board. August 1st, 2018 Hempstead Harbor, Sea cliff

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Hanging out at Gilgo Beach.

Credit: Angela Kohl, Greenport

Preston Kohl feeding Clifford, the giraffe, at the Long Island Game Farm on a field trip with Greenport Elementary School on June 6, 2018.

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Sadie & Owen enjoy the beach at Montauk

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Brooke and James reaching for a rainbow!

Credit: Linda Karlin, Valley Stream

A fisherman enjoying his sport at a beautiful time of day - sunset at the Jones Beach Fishing Pier.

Credit: Debra Waters, Farmingville NY

Billy Waters karate kick. July 2018

Credit: Dana Kelly, Lindenhurst

Summer on the Great South Bay

Credit: Dan Cohen, Plainview NY

Hannah and Jacob Cohen, Tobay Beach, June 2018

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Brothers Dylan and Lucas Lyons swinging on a hot afternoon in bellmore visiting friends.

Credit: Barbara Hollander Wantagh

Beautifully lit lanterns afloat. Water Lantern Festival North Hempstead/Bar Beach Port Washington 8/26/18

Credit: Lauren, bay Shore

Vinny & Angelina checking out the sunset at Smith Point!

Credit: Tina O'Donnell- Yaphank

Sarah O'Donnell leaping through a Sunflower field in Aquebogue!

Credit: Dan Cohen, Plainview NY

Hannah Cohen, Ethan and Riley Torres at Tobay Beach , July 2018

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Dog Paddeling, Nick Mortensen chilling with man's best friend, Angus at Bailie Beach, Mattituck.

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John Langton with granddaughter Kerrigan catching bubbles at Bellport summer fair.

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Sailors Haven, FI. Seining on the Great South Bay

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Jocelyn thomas-age 3-at cellini lodge festival in michael j tulley park

Credit: Mary Mortensen, Huntington

Summer loving! Ethan, Emma, & Liam Mortensen, July 4th, 2018

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Riding the waves at Tobay

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Emma Vulpi, junior master gardener, from East Meadow, lending a hand cleaning the flower & vegetable beds. The Cornell Cooperative Extension/East Meadow Farm. East Meadow, N.Y. 8/14/18

Credit: Mary Mortensen, Huntington

Liam Mortensen celebrating the summer! July 4th, 2018

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LI SUP ---we went paddle boarding in Patchogue NY on August 20,2018

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Christian Creaven-Tintella, 9, reeling it in on the Laura Lee out of Captree

Credit: Drew Cassara - Farmingdale

sisters

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Christian Creaven-Tintella, Jack & James Miller, and Jack and Reese Rowland enjoying the fireworks at the Beach Blast.

Credit: Mary Mortensen, Huntington

Ethan Mortensen enjoying the last light of the day at Bailie Beach, Mattituck. August 2018

Credit: Brian Haslloran, Nesconset, NY

Montauk Lighthouse

Credit: Drew Cassara - Farmingdale

flipin for the beach

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Having a fun day at Sailor's Haven Beach, Cole Stuhler, age 7, Luke STuhler, age 7, Makayla Stuhler, age 7 and Logan STuhler, age 5

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Mason Muller vacationing from California with friend Lucy Mulcahy and family

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Cole Stuhler, age 9, flying the Red, White and Blue at Sailor's Haven Beach.

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Rocco and Giovanni having buckets of fun at the Nesconset sprinkler park.

Credit: Joan Marchese, Glen Cove

My son-in-law made a slip and slide for my grandsons dual birthday parties. Here is Alex, who turned 6 and his friend Sevastian having a great ride down the hill in their backyard in Glen Cove.

Credit: Jolene Dombrosky, Valley Stream

Mermaid spotting in Greenport! Isabella Dombrosky became a mermaid for a day at Silver Sands Motel.

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Emily and Jake Maxwell are enjoying a ride in the Merrick Bay this July 4th. Happy Birthday America!

Credit: Gerry Corrigan, Rockville Centre

Long Island Summer, John Gardner Farm

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Sisters just hanging out and trying on their new sunglasses, in their pool in Elwood

Credit: Jolene Dombrosky, Valley Stream

Isabella Dombosky relaxing in Greenport

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Riding the carousel in Greenport. Isabella Dombrosky

Credit: Neil Sterrer - Long Beach, NY

Ryan Catapano 9 years old continuing Summer League Baseball in Point Lookout. Starting to get hits, stealing bases, getting RBIs, playing 2nd base & throwing out runners. Having lots of fun. As soon as this ends...hitting the beach!

Credit: Danielle, Amityville

Ellie Anna is enjoying herself at the beach!

Credit: Joan Marchese, Glen Cove

My grandson Alex loves the water slide at Bayville Adventure Park.

Credit: Jolene Dombrosky, Valley Stream

I fish NY weekend at Hendrickson Park Ready to fish Aidan and Isabella Dombrosky

Credit: Irene Weissberg,

Sisters just hanging out and trying on their new sunglasses, in their pool in Elwood

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Avery in Long Beach

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Cousins Mackenzie and Dylan waiting out a rain delay at Citi field

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Maggie getting ready to surf at Montauk Beach

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Lidocaine Beach West at twilight

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Benjamin spashing around the Hewlett point park kiddie pool.

Credit: April Knight, Copiague New York

Happiness comes in waves. Joseph Knight hanging with Mom and Dad at Jones Beach, Sunday 8/5/2018

Credit: Matt Cunha Massapequa Park

Dante, Ava and Christian are earning some extra cash and providing needed refreshments on a hot July day.

Credit: Regan Sirota, Wantagh

Lindsay celebrating summer after a rain storm at the beach that opened the sky up to a beautiful crystal blue

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Caedyn Kelly (4 yrs old) enjoying the water at Holtsville Pool

Credit: Michelle D'Amico Laux

On the playground before the storm with friends Mari and Devin of Suffolk County.

Credit: Renee DeFilippis Hauppauge

Summer on the Sound

Credit: Denise Parides, Huntington, NY

Gianna jumping in the pool

Credit: Denise Parides, Huntington, NY

Dominic jumping in the pool.

Credit: Felise Opkins. Babylon , NY

My grandchildren, Jason(10), Tara (9), and Chase(8) enjoying a hot August afternoon at Tanner Sprinkler Park in Copiague.

Credit: Erika Thayer

Alex playing on the slip n' slide on July 21, 2018 at Chelsea Mansion

Credit: Matt Cunha Massapequa Park

Dante Cunha is catching waves in Montauk. August 3, 2018

Credit: Jolene Dombrosky, Valley Stream

Peconic Bay, sunset

Credit: Michele Beck

Emma Gagliano, 7, having fun fishing and crabbing with her family in Great River, Saturday night..

Credit: Colleen Kelly

Sunset at West Meadow Beach

Credit: Jeffrey Cohen, Flushing, NY

Max and Samantha Cohen have fun jumping over noodles in the pool.

Credit: Kelly Ruddick Ridge

Maggie collecting seashells in Montauk.

Credit: Kerry Lukowski- East Yaphank

My daughter, Keira, enjoying a Sunflower maze!

Credit: Jennifer Ruocco-Lynbrook

Julianna Grace enjoying her baby pool at grandma's house in Malverne. July 2018

Credit: Danielle, Amityville

Ellie loves to play with her water table

Credit: Krista Calvanese Hauppauge

It's a good thing they're too young to read that sign! Vincent 3 and Christopher 1 share a laugh at Orient Beach State Park on July 30

Credit: Tina O'Donnell- Yaphank

Sarah O'Donnell enjoying Meshutt Beach in July!

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Tessa Grace enjoying a VIRGIN Pina Colada on the beach!

Credit: Caryl Zimmerman, Commack

Jennifer and Kristin Ingegno fly a kite in West Hampton Dunes.

Credit: Dianna D'Amico

Andrew "Bobby" Laux of Suffolk County enjoying Ponquoge Beach in Hampton Bays. One of his favorite pastimes is flying a kite!

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My granddaughter Hayley relaxing on a float .

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Owen enjoying some golf time at Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville

Credit: Kayla McGowan from Massapequa Pa

Full moon over Massapequa Park on July 26th.

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My granddaughters giving their sister a ride in my pool in Deer Park

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Christian Creaven-Tintella and Jack Miller on their way to the lighthouse and Kismet

Credit: Danielle Bolander, Shirley

Pierce (2 1/2) drinking water straight from the hose.

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My granddaughter Vanessa is enjoying floating in my daughters pool.

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Beach day at Robert Moses

Credit: Joe Ferraro - Commack, NY

Sunset at Sunken Meadow

Credit: Krystel from Centereach

Logan checking on his garden

Credit: Joe Ferraro - Commack, NY

Recent visit to the Montauk Lighthouse

Credit: Jenn OConnell

Gracie, 9, walking to the Fire Island Lighthouse

Credit: Joe Ferraro - Commack, NY

Stacked rocks at Montauk Lighthouse

Credit: Danielle Bolander, Shirley

Pierce dressing up as a butterfly at Migratory Bird Day.

Credit: Renee DeFilippis Hauppauge

Flying high upon the wings of love at Robert Moses

Credit: Dana Creaven

Christian Creaven-Tinp, 9, Hoping to catch a fish in the docks in Greenport

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Christian Creaven-Tintella and Jack Miller, both 9, loving life on Kismet FI

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Jones Beach-July-2018-James Kurian (1 yr.old) setting up the life-guard flag.

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Madison 10 and Sammy 8 at Sunken Meadow State Park on Reggae night!

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Sadie & Owen enjoying Meschutt beach in their red white in blue

Credit: Amie Anci from Old Bethpage

Payton Anci dancing in the sun set at Field 4 of Jones Beach on 7/18/18.

Credit: Krystel from Centereach

Cousins enjoying Corey Beach

Credit: John Streeter, Hagerstown, MD

Nicky Amarosa having a blast in Gramma & Grampa's pool celebrating the 4th of July.

Credit: Debbie Broderick Massapequa Park

Friends at Cedar Beach

Credit: Natalia Fattal (Mother)

Going for a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge

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2 girls hanging by the pool

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Carter making the climb

Credit: Diane Reyes (Nana) Ronkonkoma

Joseph Michael Jr. At Lake Ronkonkoma enjoying the beautiful day on August 3, 2017.

Credit: Jaime Assortato, Merrick

Cousins; Angelina, Chelsea, Jackson, Justin, Rey, Rachel & Julia, enjoying a day at the beach. July 18, 2017

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Joey Montemurro and Olivia Cuccio finding hermet crabs and Masone Beach in August 2017

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My grandson Jake fishing by Shinnecock Inlet.

Credit: Haniyyah Darby, Freeport

In Hicksville at Pool party Donald III, Elijah and Chaelle Darby

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Christopher and Joey Upstate New York jumping in the lake

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Camila & Charlotte enjoying Tobay Beach

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Hailey, Carter and Jillian getting ready for a boat ride

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Enjoy a great day at the beach with good friends, Tobay Beach, 9-4-17

Credit: Tammie Alzona, Ronkonkoma

My 3 yrs old son, Rafael, playing with a sprinkler at his grandmother's house in Ronkonkoma, June 2017.

Credit: 1st photo- Jennifer Withus Photo

Birthday Wishes! White Post Farm, Melville Lola feeding a Giraffe on her Birthday

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Stella digging at Montauk

Credit: Richard Neubauer of Medford

Mason Neubauer reeled in a fish at Smith's Point, August 2017

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On the deck by our pool getting ready take a swim!

Credit: Vicki Allen, West Islip, NY

Jase Matthew and Lincoln Allen (cousins) taking a spin in West Islip, June 2017

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Nicolette & Gabriella enjoying face paint & cotton candy at a summer BBQ

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Kiera Fox coming back after surfing the waves at Gilgo beach

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3 Sisters enjoying Robert Moses beach Debbie Daidone , Karen Fox , Lynn Heilbrun

Credit: Vicki Allen, West Islip, NY

Lincoln Allen and Jase Matthew sitting outside a beach sports store (not sure of address) in July, 2017.

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TURBULENCE THRILL SEEKERS - My grandkids, Aiden and Rhyan couldn't wait to be tall enough to ride the newest ride Turbulence rollercoaster at Adventureland.

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Jackson and Chase enjoying the St.Rose family festival

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Checking out sunflowers. Huntington Station, Aug 26,2017

I'm a great catch!

Credit: Hilary Parente, Holtsville

Jumping into summer fun at Sailors Haven, Fire Island-July 27, 2017

Credit: Gina Connolly Levittown,NY

Barbara, Danielle, & Gina enjoying Brad Paisley at Jones Beach Theater - August

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My two sons Justin & Travis at Splish Splash

Credit: Gina Connolly Levittown,NY

Maggie & Ellia's First Mister Softee of the Summer in New York - July in Queens NY

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Labor Day With Friends: A Beautiful way to celebrate the end of Summer. Best friends Ty Fichtl (age 8), Maggie Collier (age 7), Cade Fichtl (age 6), Owen Frank (age 8) and Hayden Collier (age 7) enjoy their last day of summer fun at Sea Cliff Beach on a perfect sunny Labor Day.

Credit: Debbie Soldner. East Meadow

Brianna, Stephanie, Cassandra & Kaitlyn spelling out love at Wantagh park

Credit: Mike Dagrossa

My grandson Liam on fairharbor fire Island

Credit: Amie Anci, Old Bethpage

Payton Anci enjoying Lanor Day at TOBAY beach

Credit: Amanda McCormack, Roslyn Heights

Baby Brooke enjoying some fun in the sun at Jones Beach!

Credit: Michele Beck , Holtsville NY

My niece Emma Rose Gagliano, Family fun day at Smith Point Beach.

Credit: Gerard Schmidt, Grandfather

Richie Martin Fishing, Fishing Boat -Port Jefferson

Credit: Allison Eriksen

Leo Rigaud snapper fishing at Trumpets.

Credit: Kim Mueller - Massapequa

Chris hanging on his board after some great waves

Credit: Allison Eriksen

Owen and Logan Eriksen picking berries at Patty's Berries. East end long island.

Credit: Jamie Young Shirley NY

Jesse Ryan and his brother Jace enjoying the park.

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Kristina Mohan, Alyson Kanaras, Alexandra Santora, Julia Santora, and Jaclyn Bailey enjoying a beautiful day at Croteaux Vineyards with their grandmother, Roselyn Erario, 85.

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Paige at Smiths Point Beach

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Amelie experiences putting her toes in the sand for the very first time in May at Jones Beach.

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Marco ... YOLO

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PJ Leary and Hope Steuerwald at Pennysaver Amphitheater for "The Fest"

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Ava, 7 and Jesse 10.

Credit: Michele Beck , Holtsville NY

My Niece Emma, exploring near Montauk Point Light House

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Jesse Ryan enjoying the sprinkler park with his Grammie

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Rachel and Will celebrated their birthdays in May at the Long Island Adventure Park

Emily Rothman, Alexa Van Guilder and Olivia Rothman enjoying the last couple of weeks of summer.

Credit: Rachel Brody Farmingdale

Cousins Alex, and Emme are so excited to be with Amelie for her first time at the beach in May.

Credit: Michele Beck , Holtsville NY

Emma Gagliano Enjoying a day at The Holtsville Animal Park..

Credit: Rachel Brody Farmingdale

Amelie picked flowers for her daddy on her bikeride in Farmingdale

Credit: Suzanne Martin

Richie & Chance Martin, Jones Beach

Credit: Martine Perrin

Allie jumps for joy !

Credit: Jamie Young Shirley NY

Yummy! Jace Young just finished the Watermelon eating contest at Harbes Farm.

Credit: Amanda DiMuzio, Baldwin

Nathan lifeguarding at Nickerson Beach June 15th 2017.

Credit: Kimberly Mollica, Massapequa Par

Christian (12) & Brooke (11) Mollica are taking in the sites during a bike ride in the Massapequa Preserve on a beautiful August day.

Credit: Matilyn Chura

Marisa buried brother Johnny in sand at peconic bay in August

Credit: Jerry Kassees

Daisy field just a small part of a great summer in North Carolina!

Credit: Jamie Young Shirley NY

Jace Young jumping at the Harbes Watermelon Festiva!

Credit: Matilyn Chura

Marisa, Daniela, Johnny enjoying a swim in grandpas pool in July

Credit: Donna Stack

Johnny 5 yrs old playing at zachs bay, field 5 at Jones beach on Aug 25, 2017

Credit: James Fenimore of Massapequa Par

My niece Savannah at the White Post Farm and Petting Zoo in Melville, Long Island. Photo taken on July 6, 2017

Credit: Marilyn Chura

Marisa, Daniela, Johnny walking on Doc at the View Resturant in June

Credit: Kelly Battista

Nicholas and Christian Battista at Overlook Beach July 2017

Credit: Dan Dvoroznak, New Hyde Park

Cousins Carleigh, Nicholas, Reagan and Paige(L-R) hanging out at Phil's Waterfront restaurant in Aqueboque.

Credit: Brittany Risolo of mastic

Rylee and Payton playing in a tide pool at shinnecock inlet

Credit: Richard Martin, Levittown NY

Richie Martin, Levittown NY experiencing fishing for the 1st time.

Credit: Matilyn Chura

Marisa, Daniela,Johnny taking a selfie monkey at Riverhead Aquarium in August

Credit: Brittany Risolo of mastic

Lillian enjoying the ocean breeze

Credit: Jennifer McCormack

Allison Comer was at Tobay Beach Spraypark on July 8th

Credit: Diana Toback, Merrick NY

When you're a rockstar, you can't always keep it under wraps. ?? Go Emma! Sophia!! Nothing better than a summer beach day at Malibu Beach Club! #shesmyQueen #niece #firecracker

Credit: Miranda Toback

Doug & Diana Toback fishing on their family fishing boat, Corazon out of Freeport NY 4th of July weekend.

Credit: Mimi, Islandia

Fresh roasted corn tastes the best at Windy Acres Farm, Calverton, NY

Credit: Richard Martin, Levittown NY

Richie Martin, Fishing with his father.

Credit: Diana Poulos-Lutz

My son, Lucas Lutz, and my nephew, Timothy Langone, observing the eclipse at the peak time at Nickerson Beach. (August 21)

Credit: Diana Toback

Diana (mom) with Gabrielle, Jacqueline & Miranda Toback ~ Girls beach day at Malibu Beach Club.

Credit: Korrine from West Babylon

Jake, Jonathan, Jacob, David & Angelina are all ready for the eclipse!

Credit: Mimi, Islandia

Enjoying just picked apples at Windy Acres Farm in Calverton, NY

Credit: Mick Diorio

Mick Diorio took a picture of his kids Olivia and Michael at Sunken Meadow park back in June 2017.

Credit: Jennifer McCormack

Allison Comer and her grandparents were at Tobay Beach on August 11th

Credit: Elyssa Hopkins (Logan's mom)

Logan Canonico, age 6 from Wading River, gets a visit from one of the sea lions at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead on August 18, 2017.

Credit: Lisa Pesce of Center Moriches

7 year old Dominick Pesce having a catch at Cupsogue Beach

Credit: Dot Libby, Manorville, NY

My husband Ralph with Clifford the Giraffe at the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville.

Credit: Danielle Mauro, East Islip

"MOZAKS" seaweed hill

Credit: joseph deinzer

susie celebrating solar eclipse 2017 west meadow beach, stony brook ny

Credit: Vicki Weiss, Smithtown, NY

Zoe Altidor sitting on the rocks at Long Beach in Smithtown, June 2017

Credit: Elyssa Hopkins (Logan's mom)

Logan Canonico, age 6 from Wading River, cools down at Corey Beach in Blue Point on August 16, 2017.

Kalinowski family watching the solar eclipse at sore thumb 4x4 beach

Credit: Dayna Matovich

Benjamin screaming out of excitement at Hewlett Point Park on August 17th.

Credit: Bonnie Perlmutter Mount Sinai

Uncle Evan Perlmutter with his awesome nephews Nathan and Caleb Freedman swimming in their Grandmother's pool in Mount Sinai July 8,2017

Credit: Nancy Lembo

Jonathan Lembo and Nick Zakas at long beach 8-17-17

Credit: Robert Damato Floral Park, NY

Three Grandchildren having fun at Averill Pool in Nassau County.

Credit: Angelo Annunziata of West Babylo

Exploring Hemlock Cove

Credit: Kristine Annunziata from West Ba

Two friends enjoying a hot day in the pool.

Credit: Heather Shrader Fichtl (mom)

BFF Beach Day!!! Best friends from Sea Cliff enjoy a day at Tobay. From left to right Maggie Collier (age 7), Hayden Collier ( age 7), Ty Fichtl ( age 8) and Cade Fichtl (age 6)

Credit: Lynn Stankowitz Lake Ariel, PA

My 7-year-pld grandson enjoying spending two weeks at our home in PA.

Credit: Lynn Stankowitz Lake Ariel, PA

My grandchildren enjoying vacation at our home in PA.

Credit: Nancy Lembo

Jonathan Lembo had a fun day at long beach taking a surfing lesson 8-17-17

Credit: Diane Radtke

3 BFFs taking a lunch break from swimming. (Ashley Lauth, age 7, Olivia Schwint, age 6, and Danica O'Leary, age 7.

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8 year old Victoria caught her first Fluke

Credit: Heather Shrader Fichtl (mom)

BFF Beach Day!!! Best friends from Sea Cliff enjoy a day at Tobay. From left to right Cade Fichtl ( age 6), Ty Fichtl ( age 8) Maggie Collier (age 7), Hayden Collier ( age 7)

Credit: Angelo Annunziata of West Babylo

Exploring the Great South Bay

Credit: Florence Izzo, Northport

Brooke Izzo on the rocks at beach on the Long Island Sound at sunset in Northport on 4th of July.

Credit: Grace Tesoriero

My 5 year old granddaughter Gracie Ryan epitomizing "fun in the sun" on swings at East Beach in Port Jefferson on Friday August 11, 2017

Credit: Kathleen Kmiotek, Floral Park

Caden (age 4) soars into the sunset at Long Beach. Friday, August 11, 2017

Credit: Christine Lulenski

Cousins Jake Lulenski and Abbie Brown catching fireworks in Wading River

Credit: Amanda DeVinney, Huntington

Andie, 8 years old, jumping around at Harbes Farm in Mattituck.

Credit: Erika Wolff, Masspequa

Cousins Elliana & Gabby having fun at tobay spray park!!

Credit: Christine from Bellport

Lucas having fun at Hampton Bays Beach 8/2017

Credit: Daniela Eaton East Patchogue

Briela Eaton enjoying a nice swing ride.

Credit: Lauren deer park

Thomas and Anthony enjoying the waves on this fabulous day....

Credit: Christine from bellport

Fishing at ponquogue beach..

Credit: John Rennhack, N. Massapequa

Emma enjoying the summer with giant bubbles.

Credit: Kim Murphy

The Aviles Family celebrating twins Kyra and Jacks High school graduation. Oak beach

Credit: Judy Wiese

Aiden playing at the park loving the Long Island Weather!!!

Credit: Katie Wuria - Merrick

Brianna Wuria & Brigid O'Conner Friday July 21st showing their love for gymnastics in a heart at Nickerson Beach west.

Credit: Daniela Eaton East Patchogue

Briela Eaton enjoying an Italian Ice at the her brother baseball picnic.

Credit: Donna Stack, Levittown

5.5 yr old johnny is playing at Philip B. Healey beach on August 8, 2017

Credit: Mario Capitelli, Jackie's gr

First time in the pool this summer is Jackie ilg, 3 years old, and his dad, Joe, from Farmingville, NY. The pool is in his grandparents' backyard in Wading River, NY.

Credit: Genevieve, Rockville Centre

Isabella enjoying some ice cream at the beach!

Credit: Jennifer Ryan from Smithtown

Alec paddle boarding at Long Beach on July 30th.

Credit: Daniela Eaton East Patchogue

Climbing around Wildwood State Park

Credit: Helen, Centereach

Robert Moses

Credit: Kristina Mohan, Deer Park

Jordan Fareaux and Peter Mohan hanging out at Sunken Meadow State Park , July 2017

Credit: Shari pittaro

My 3 kiddies at the LI aquarium doing the snorkel adventure

Credit: Grandmother - Kim Murphy

Joseph Murphy at the new Baseball Field in Manorville

Credit: Robin Roth

Summer is here

Kendall Baierlein flies a kite on a windy morning on sore thumb

Credit: Robin Roth

Fun at our local park

Credit: Judy Wiese Bluepoint New York

Aiden showing his love for country and New York at the Jones Beach Air Show!

Credit: Janet Lawless

Jones Beach fishing pier sunsets!

Credit: Christine from Farmingville.

My two grandchildren Jimmy 4yo and his sister Ashley Barton 7 yo. They are having fun at Corey Beach, Long Island.

Credit: Janet Lawless

Fun surfing early morning in Long Beach!

Credit: Melanie Lerner (Mom) Syosset NY

Aaron six years old from Syosset LI having a blast coming down the fun zone slide at Adventure Land Farmingdale NY on August 3rd, 2017.

Credit: Kristina Mohan, Deer Park

Mike, Kristina, and Peter Mohan watching a beautiful montauk sunset at Montauket on Wednesday July 26

Credit: Sandra Skorobohaty Ast Moriches

SHARK WEEK Granddaughter Catoo, age 3 visiting from Holland enjoying Rogers Beach in Westhampton Beach NY on 7/18/17

Credit: Kristina Mohan, Deer Park

Peter Michael splashing around at Tobay Beach on Tuesday August 1

Credit: Heather Shrader (Mom)

Ready, Set, Jump!!!! Ty (age 8) and Cade (age 6) Fichtl having a blast at TOBAY beach on a beautiful summer day during shark week. No sharks, but lots of fun!!!

Credit: Kim Murphy - oak beach

Paddle boarding at Meschutt Beach. Hampton bays. My grandson Joseph Murphy

Credit: Stacey Korba, Copiague

Zachary Korba helping in the First United Methodist Church's Community Garden

Credit: Ellen Pastuch

Beach fun on a hot beautiful summer day!

Credit: Lisa Johneas - North Massapequa

Devin Willemin having fun in the sprinkler at his Mimi and Papa's 45th anniversary party!

Credit: Ira Ruderman / Ira Ruderman

Our big yellow duck!

Credit: Helen, Centereach

summer fun

Credit: Veronica, Shirley

Relaxing in the pool.

Credit: Lynne Basileo, Miller Place, NY

Vin Basileo paddling on the Long Island Sound hoping for some relief with an afternoon breeze on a hot, hazy summer's day. July 20, 2017

Credit: Marianne Saffran (Grammy), West

Kaylee Brelsford, age 5, totally enjoying the spray park at Tanner Park

Credit: Kelle Ryan, Wading River

Kids helping plant flowers.

Credit: Jamie Greene, Sayville NY

Technology in the Great Outdoors - The silhouettes of two friends taking a selfie and texting as the night sky approaches at Smith Point Outer Beach. Taken June, 2017.

Credit: Kami Weininger, Oceanside NY

Hannah and Matthew enjoying a sunset walk on the Long Beach boardwalk July 2017

Credit: Sam , Coram

Enjoying the lavender fields with the family

Soaking up the Sun

Credit: Vivian Knudsen, Farmingdale

Sisters Kora and Kinsley enjoying a fun day at Florence Avenue beach, Massapequa, NY.

Credit: Stefanie Biondo, Wantagh

Nicholas Biondo playing in the water at Lido Beach West 7/19/17

Credit: Jodi Bruggemann

Family and friends reunion at Long Beach

Credit: Jodi Bruggemann

Sophia's handstand on the beach at Long Beach

Credit: Helen, Centereach

Swinging around

Credit: Brunie, Coram

Kyle, Caden & Lily looking for shells at Malibu Shore Club, Lido Beach. July 17, 2017

Credit: Keri Greenstein-Jericho

Hayden and Ava Greenstein & Jack and Jordyn Felton had fun playing in the ocean in their clothes after dinner!

Credit: Kelly, Middle Island

Caden, Lily & Kyle enjoying dipping dots at the LI Ducks game Memorial Day Weekend

Credit: Christine Halpin, Westbury

PJ O'Brien, climbing to the top of a sand pile at Jones Beach, June 27, 2017

Credit: Stefanie Biondo, Wantagh

Julianna & Nicholas relaxing at Lido Beach West, 7/19/17

Credit: Kelcey Taylor North Bellmore

Kristan Taylor and Kurt Becker. Fireworks at Eisenhower Park July 2 2017

Credit: Colleen Casabianca, Wantagh

My son, Michael, playing in the sand at sunset at field 6, Jones Beach.

Credit: Gina Cortina, Deer Park

Gal pals cruising around Long Island!

Credit: Jacob and Aaron

Finally got them to stop fighting......

Credit: Sandra Tom, Melville

Sammy Tom (7) flipping over summer sand castle making at field 5 at Robert Moses Beach.

TJ Shaw jumps from the high board at Fabio Butitta Pool in Deer Park

Credit: Amanda peeker

Taya Ann swimming shoreham July 10th 2017

Credit: Ruggles

James,Beckett and maggie are festively all decked out and ready for sharon's bike contest on fourth if July every year

Credit: Michelle Skala

4th of July fun on the Long Island Sound.

Credit: Fred Greco, N. Massapequa, NY

Esme Greco, age 7, watches kite surfers at Democrat Point.

Credit: Kelcey Taylor North Bellmore

Kristan Taylor and Kurt Becker. Fireworks at Eisenhower Park July 2 2017

Credit: Ernie Belkin

Hal Kramer showing the red white and blue on the 4th of July at Fairfield Knolls North in Port JeffersonStation.

Credit: John M. Martello SR.

My Granddaughter Avery Martello jumping for joy on the fourth of July

Credit: Martine Perrin

Eryn and Allie running from the wave!

Keira Shaw dabs while jumping from the high board at Fabio Buttita Pool in Deer Park

Credit: Vera Campbell - Plainview

Enjoying pool

Credit: Chloe Cosentino, Eastport, NY

Fourth of July Fun in the Sun! Maria Elena Pita, 6

Credit: Martine Perrin

Friends enjoy a sunny day at Ocean beach - fire island

Credit: Stefanie Biondo, Wantagh

Nicholas & Julianna Biondo enjoying backyard bubble fun on 6/24/17

Credit: Vera Campbell - Plainview

Happy 4th!

Credit: Tracy mccarthy

Andrew and Kaia Surfs Up

Credit: Sean C. Dunn

Cousins Reagan & Alex Dunn of East Williston and Kara Flannery of Manhasset jump for joy in front of the water fountain at Lincoln Center.

Credit: Danielle Leef - Southampton

Catching a sunrise at Montauk Lighthouse where several fishermen were around on 6/25/17

Credit: Holly Xerri, Oceanside

Hanging out with a buddy at the beach.

Credit: Brittany risolo

Rylee and Payton being captured by a giant at great gun beach!

Brooklyn's first time running through a lawn sprinkler!

Credit: Steve Evans, Center Moriches

"Schools Out, Time for Summer" Summer time is pool time at the Evans house. Our kids, London and Weston, enjoying the sun on their pool floats.

Credit: Lucas montalto, Babylon, NY

Cooper practicing his dunking skills in the pool. June 14,2017, west islip, ny.

Credit: Elyssa Hopkins (Logan's mom)

Cousins Logan Canonico, age 6 from Wading River, and Savannah St. John, age 5 from Sayville, stay salty on their day afloat the Great South Bay near Davis Park on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Credit: Selfie

My granddaughter, Hailey Barnes and her parents being photo bombed by a giraffe at the Long Island Game farm yesterday.

Credit: Her friend, 11-year-old Angelina

Sofia in pool, First Day of Summer

Credit: Deirdre, nesconset

First day of summer

Credit: Andrea Zaslofsky, Levittown

Gia Sanders, 4 jumps into her cousin's pool to keep cool from the heat Monday June 12th

Credit: Samantha Vigliotta, Patchogue

Ainsley Lane picking strawberries!

Credit: Genevieve smith

Jones beach with my granddaughter.. loving the day

Credit: Meg Blasi, East Northport, NY

Abigail graduating from Pumpkin Patch Preschool in Commack

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