Farmingdale, NY – American Airpower Museum is proud to co-host with Honor Flight Long Island, the August 1, 2026 reunion of 46 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2026. These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories. Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing these free one-day trips to D.C.
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21,000 Plants in Place and 4,000 More Added Over the Summer
Spectacular perennial garden to open October 17 will provide visitors with unique experiences throughout the seasons
Oyster Bay, NY - Planting Fields Foundation will open its new Oudolf Garden on October 17, the latest landscape addition to the historic property and the most important enhancement since the 1930s when the Olmsted Brothers completed their work on site. Internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is renowned for his innovative practice integrating sustainability, resilience, ecology, biodiversity, and beauty. He is the leading proponent of the pioneering “New Perennial” movement, cultivating perennials and grasses chosen for their seasonal offerings, structure, and color.
Preliminary Review Showcases Eight Consecutive Sellout Games at New York New Jersey Stadium With $2.1 Billion in Economic Impact in Just First Five Matches
$228 Million in State and Local Tax Revenue Generated to Date
Nearly 120,000 Affordable Shuttle Bus Tickets Sold Throughout the Tournament; Midtown Travel Times Were 23 Percent Faster Than Average
Increased Hotel Revenues in the New York City Metropolitan Area
Thousands of Attendees at Free State-Led Watch Party Events
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the statewide economic impacts of the FIFA World Cup on New York. The Governor’s World Cup strategy was designed to ensure that the benefits of the tournament reached every region of New York, not just the area around the host stadium. The State built a statewide activation model, combining flagship events, regional grants, accessibility initiatives, tourism promotion and community programming into one coordinated strategy. As fans from around the world visited New York, our businesses, bars, restaurants and hotels flourished.
Riverhead, N.Y. - Hallockville Museum Farm will host a Country Barn Dance on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the historic Naugles Barn on the museum farm property at 6038 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. This family-friendly celebration of traditional country music and dance welcomes dancers of all ages and skill levels. Live music and dance calling will be led by the acclaimed caller Chart Guthrie, providing instruction throughout the evening so attendees can join in the fun whether they’re a seasoned dancer or trying steps for the first time.
Patriotic Reunion for 46 Long Island War Veterans to be held at American Airpower Museum
Jul 08, 2026
Farmingdale, NY (July 8, 2026) – American Airpower Museum is proud to co-host with Honor Flight Long Island, the August 1, 2026 reunion of 46 veterans who took a free Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 2, 2026. These Long Island heroes visited their military memorials, commiserated with fellow veterans and exchanged stories. Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing these free one-day trips to D.C.
Discover Long Island Appoints Sharon Wyman, CDME, as New President & Chief Executive Officer
Jun 25, 2026
Long Island, NY (June 25, 2026) - Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, today announces the appointment of Sharon Wyman, CDME, as its new President & Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search conducted by the organization’s Board of Directors.
Farmingdale, NY - The American Airpower Museum’s “Legends of Airpower Warbirds” will perform formation and aerobatic flight demonstrations at this year’s FourLeaf Air Show, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and paying tribute to all those who have served our nation past and present. Museum Warbirds flying in the air show are a Douglas C-47B Skytrain, North American P-51D Mustang, Curtiss P-40M Warhawk “Flying Tiger,” Grumman TBM-3E “Avenger” Torpedo Bomber, North American AT-6D Texans and the popular red WACO Biplane.
Cold Spring Harbor, NY — Preservation Long Island presents, Wood and Water: Furniture on Long Island, 1660–1860, on view from July 2 to November 22, 2026, at Preservation Long Island’s Exhibition Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor. Organized in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Wood and Water explores two centuries of the region’s history through furniture and related decorative arts.
Long Island's Largest Tall Ship Has Arrived
Jun 18, 2026
The Liberty Clipper, a 125-Foot Traditionally Rigged Tall Ship, Sets Sail from Port Jefferson Harbor This Summer
Port Jefferson, N.Y. — June 2026 — There's a new kind of adventure waiting just off the shores of Long Island, and it doesn't require a passport, a boarding pass, or even sea legs. The Liberty Clipper — Long Island's largest tall ship and one of the most magnificent sailing vessels on the East Coast — has made Port Jefferson Harbor her home, and she's ready to take you with her.
Festival Concert Series at Pierrot Chamber Music Festival 45th Anniversary Season Starting July 14
Jun 16, 2026
Garden City, N.Y.— The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season this July with a two-week intensive program and a series of public concerts at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, July 14–24, 2026. Tickets for all concerts may be purchased one hour prior to the concert or in advance at: PierrotChamberMusicFest.simpletix.com…