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Beautiful and inspirational exhibition exploring art and nature is set to open for the first time in New York State Friday, May 15^th for OWG members, May 16^th to the public

Old Westbury, NY— Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO®bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Old Westbury Gardens from Friday, May 15th, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026.

To Commemorate 250th Anniversary of American Revolution

Parking Will Be Free During Memorial Day Weekend; Aerial Display will Feature 1,000 Illuminated Drones; Reenactment Village To Take Visitors Back to 1776

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced details of a major event at Jones Beach State Park to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 and 24. Governor Hochul also announced that parking will be free at Jones Beach State Park throughout Memorial Day Weekend, making the event even more affordable and accessible for New York families.

Featuring Historic WWII Aircraft and Flight Experiences Over Long Island

Farmingdale, NY (May 11, 2026) – This Memorial Day Weekend kicks off American Airpower Museum’s summer with the Legends of Airpower World War II Warbirds.  The museum’s iconic WWII fighting aircraft will take to the skies over Republic Airport on Saturday, May 23^rd and Sunday, May 24^th, thrilling young and old alike!  Join AAM for a great family outdoor extravaganza, featuring an exciting program of Warbird flights honoring veterans and U.S. aviation history.

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Free Events Will Offer Family-Friendly Community Viewing Experiences to 2026 World Cup Matches and Support Long-Term Youth Soccer Investments in New York State

Attendees are encouraged To Use Public Transit for Easy Access to Stony Brook University

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that free ticket registration is officially open for the New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island. This first-of-its-kind, free, large-scale public viewing event will take place on June 12 at Stony Brook University and is expected to draw thousands of New Yorkers. The day will consist of two events: the Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) World Cup match at 3:00 PM and the USA vs Paraguay (Group D) World Cup match at 9:00 PM. Families, soccer fans and communities across New York can now request tickets to one or both of these events.

Film Producers S.A. Baron and Jason Chapin to participate in Q&A and Long Island Cares food drive

Stoney Brook, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host an encore screening of the award-winning documentary “Cat’s in the Cradle 50^th Anniversary: The Song That Changed Our Lives” on June 19^th at 7pm at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook village location (97 Main Street). The event is free for members and $10 movie ticket for non-members. Tickets are available online and at the door.

Farmingdale, NY (April 27, 2026) – American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, proudly presents an exciting program of Warbird Flights over the Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 & 24, 2026. (WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY)  AAM’s Warbirds historically performed in the annual Jones Beach Air Show, but that’s been moved to the July 4th weekend for a big celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.  AAM will be part of that July 4th extravaganza, in a patriotic flying salute to U.S. history!…

Riverhead, N.Y. -- Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber -- from raw fleece to finished textile -- at its historic North Fork campus.

Seven fun-filled special theme events offer creative activities for people of all ages, families, and adults.

Old Westbury, NY (April 15, 2026) — Old Westbury Gardens has announced the dates and details for seven special theme events that will enhance the visitor experience for the upcoming Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibit. This is an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy bricks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature. The exhibition opens Friday, May 15^th for Old Westbury Gardens’ members only, and expands to the public Saturday, May 16, 2026. The exhibition will run through Monday, September 7, 2026.

Riverhead, N.Y. - History enthusiasts are invited to uncover the real story behind one of the most fascinating intelligence operations of the American Revolution at a special presentation on Sunday, May 3 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm (6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead). Former Newsday reporter and author Bill Bleyer will present “The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring,” based on his book George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. The talk will explore the real-life espionage network that operated across Long Island to support George Washington and the Continental Army.

Screening of Famulari brother’s debut film “Best Man” as part of Local Filmmaker Series

Brothers Anthony and Ryan Famulari from Stony Brook will be recognized by LIMEHOF with a screening and Q&A of their debut feature ‘Best Man’ on April 24^th as part of the local filmmaker series.

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host Stony Brook filmmaking brothers Ryan Famulari and Anthony Famulari on April 24^th at 7pm at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook (97 Main Street) as part of its Local Filmmaker Series. The two will screen their debut feature ‘Best Man’. The film screening will be followed by Q&A moderated by LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members.