Ocean Beach, NY News & Events

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Lottery opens for affordable apartments in Central Islip

The developer opened the lottery for One Carleton Green, a mixed-use development in Central Islip, on July 16, with applications due by Sept. 14.

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LIRR train strikes, kills pedestrian

Bay Shore woman killed in Brentwood crash

Street takeover prompts police response

Upcoming Events

Monday, July 27

New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps

Aug6

The New York State Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents how to prepare and respond to any disaster, including creating a family emergency plan and stocking emergency supplies

Where

Connetquot Public Library

760 Ocean Ave.

Bohemia, NY

Phone

631-567-5079

Price

free

Website

connetquotlibrary.org

Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing

Aug12

The park will remain open during nighttime hours for viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower, normal stargazing permits are not required, all participants must remain near their vehicle, dress appropriately, bring bug spray and a reclining chair

Where

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Pkwy.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

631-321-3510

Price

free

Website

UpSculpt Environmental Art Workshop: Mini Sea Creatures

Aug17

Local artist Bri Sander will teach how to craft whimsical upcycled artwork using debris collected from our shorelines, learn about the ocean pollution crisis and how to make a positive impact on our environment, for adults and ages 5 and older, register

Where

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-854-5579

Price

$20

Website

vanderbiltmuseum.org

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Monday, July 27

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LI's Melissa Joan Hart, other '90s TV stars, will compete in new HGTV show

Islip picks RXR for Long Island MacArthur expansion plans

'Homeowners are under real financial pressure'

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Islip considers an 18-month ban on data centers that power AI

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Crowd at anti-violence fundraiser honors memory of LI teen fatally shot last year

Running on LI: 5K, 10K, marathons, walks and more

Saltaire ends control of its water system today. Here's what it means for Fire Island.

Fire destroys Ocean Beach home, but big response limits spread

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Custom-built Fire Island house on market for first time for $3.75M

Shark bite victim says it felt like 'a bear trap, just get me from below'

Sanitation company sues over trash pickup in Saltaire

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Beaches extend lifeguards for swimming past Labor Day

Jewelry maker opens gift shop with beachy flair in Fire Island

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Fire Island home with 'generously sized' pool on market for $4.85M

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