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Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Families are invited to submit the names of loved ones—victims and first responders—for inclusion on September 11th Memorial.

Westbury

Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island welcomes families to honor 9/11 victims and heroes on memorial

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced updated precautions for Long Island beachgoers.

Nassau

Hochul provides Long Island with extra drones to protect beachgoers from sharks

By Casey Fahrer

The Syosset VFW Post 6394 marches in the Oyster Bay Fire Department's 4th of July parade

Oyster Bay

4th of July parade takes downtown Oyster Bay

By Hannah Devlin

Stewart Manor 4th of July Parade

Stewart Manor’s 4th of July parade returns despite tribulations

Amit Ben-Bassat

Anthony Izzo (L.) and Eli Izzo (R.) celebrate the 4th of July at Glen Cove's annual bike parade.

Glen Cove

Glen Cove celebrates July 4th with annual bike parade

By Hannah Devlin

Image 8 Steve Blake, Parade Grand marshal

Williston Park Fire Department kicked off July 4 weekend with longstanding parade

By Isabella Gallo

Wantagh held a parade in honor of Independence Day, an annual tradition in the community.

Wantagh

Wantagh holds parade for July 4

By Casey Fahrer

Massapequa Park held a parade and fireworks show to celebrate July 4.

Massapequa

Massapequa Park celebrates Independence Day

By Casey Fahrer

The 2026 FourLeaf Federal Credit Union Air Show will be moved to July 4th Weekend.

2026 FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach moved to July 4th Weekend

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of North Hempstead honored veterans at Clinton G. Martin Park as part of its Hometown Heroes program.

Town of North Hempstead honors veterans with banners in parks

By Casey Fahrer

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Stewart Manor’s July 4 parade rerouted after Floral Park banishes event

By Isabella Gallo

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Next-level 4th of July BBQ ideas: ribs, smoked wings, grilled veggies and festive desserts

By Christy Hinko

Here's your guide to 4th of July fireworks shows across Long Island.

Suffolk

4th of July fireworks shows 2025: Guide to times, locations & festivities

By Long Island Press

Nassau

Nassau County doesn’t observe Juneteenth. County Democrats are looking to change that

By Isabella Gallo

East Williston celebrates Flag Day with hometown heroes dedication

By Isabella Gallo

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Holiday

Creative graduation party ideas to celebrate in style

By Christy Hinko

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Holiday

30 great gift ideas for graduating students in 2025

By Christy Hinko

Father's Day

Father’s Day brunch ideas: Make the day delicious

By Christy Hinko

Here's your guide to Juneteenth events on Long Island.

Community Events

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025: Your guide to events on Long Island

By Emily Perez

American Legion Post 86 in Bethpage reopens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Bethpage

Bethpage American Legion Post reopens after decade-long hiatus

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury, Carle Place honor hometown Tuskegee Airmen, veterans

By Isabella Gallo & Amit Ben-Bassat

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New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Garden City Park hold parades

By Casey Fahrer & Amit Ben-Bassat

Phil Rhoads, junior vice commander (L.) and Jay Caputo, former post commander (R.) at the Syosset VFW's Memorial Day ceremony

Syosset

Syosset honors veterans with annual Memorial Day parade

By Hannah Devlin

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