Visit The Great Gatsby’s Golden Coast
by Diana Kronenberg The movie theater isn’t the only place you can see the glamour of the Gold Coast of Long Island this summer. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” has splashed in cinemas across the globe, but right here on Long Island many of its architectural inspirations from the Gilded Age are still standing. [...]
Old Westbury Gardens and Estate~ A Long Island Treasure
Walk through the majestic iron gates of the Old Westbury Gardens and the natural beauty of the gardens draws you back in time. The old English gardens are impeccably manicured and it’s no wonder that this estate is listed on the National Register of Historical Properties. When you chat with other Long Islander’s many have not [...]
It’s National Lighthouse Day: Celebrate on Fire Island
by Noelle Gruber Climb up and enjoy the view with a visit to the Fire Island Lighthouse. Built in 1858 and standing at 168 feet tall, the historic lighthouse is the tallest on Long Island and the 7th tallest in the entire United States! After a short walk from Robert Moses State Park, visitors can take [...]
Fun on the Cheap: A Ride on Nunley’s Historic Carousel
by Noelle Gruber You’re never too old for a ride on the carousel! Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, the beautiful and historic Nunley’s carousel has been delighting families of every generation for years. It was originally built in 1912 before moving to its home at Nunley’s Amusement Park in Baldwin in 1939. When the park closed [...]
Yonia Fain: Remembrance at Hofstra
This original retrospective exhibition features the artist Yonia Fain, a retired Hofstra University professor of art history and humanities, focuses on the period of his work dating from 1959 to the present. Through Fain’s art and poetry, he pays tribute to the memories of those lost during the Holocaust, employing powerful visual imagery and messages [...]
Nassau Goes Nano!
Isn’t it crazy to think that there is a whole world of fascinating scientific activity going on before our very eyes that we, coincidentally, can’t see! This Sunday, May 20th, join the Long Island Children’s Museum for their annual NanoDay at LICM! Kids can try fun scientific experiments that explore the super small! NanoDays is [...]
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