Oyster Bay, NY News & Events

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Fire breaks out in Farmingdale apartment building

An alarm system and a sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading until firefighters were able to put it out completely, according to Nassau County fire officials.

Nassau Class B flag football final: MacArthur vs. Plainedge

Nassau Class A flag football final: POB JFK vs. Herricks

Gina Iannuzzi's TD pass to Alexa Coppola gives MacArthur Class B flag football title

Lia Bono, Regan Cottrell deliver Herricks its first Nassau flag football title

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 25

Long Island Orchid Festival

May29

Vendors will offer a large selection of rare and exotic orchids from around the world for purchase, featuring demonstrations and lectures, register

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

longislandorchidsociety.org

Acrylics 101: Oyster Bay Waterfront

May30

Hicksville is celebrating Billy Joel this month, and we're winding things down off with this gorgeous landscape painting of Oyster Bay! Join Heather for Acrylics 101, and we'll be painting this scenic view.

Where

Hicksville Public Library

169 Jerusalem Ave.

Hicksville, NY

Phone

516-931-1417

Price

$5

Website

hicksvillelibrary.org

Art in the Park Craft Sale

May30

The event will feature unique handcrafted goods from over 90 local artists and artisans, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, books, greeting cards and more. A live musical performance will also take place, featuring The Mystic, along with family-friendly activities and offerings from local food trucks. Rain date Sunday, May 31st

Where

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach

63 Larrabee Ave.

Oyster Bay , NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Website

oysterbaytown.com/capa

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