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“The City and its agencies are grateful to the EPA for awarding these federal funds that will allow us to complete the remediation of the final property in the Waterfront Redevelopment Area. I thank Senator Gillibrand for her leadership on this issue and to all of the elected officials and federal, state and county agencies who have worked with us over the last two decades as we approach this great milestone.” – Glen Cove Mayor Ralph Suozzi speaking on the recently secured funding for the Glen Cove Waterfront project

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Oyster Bay Town Board hears presentation on Hicksville revitalization

This past Tuesday, July 23, Vision Long Island and the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce presented the revitalization plan for downtown Hicksville before the Oyster Bay Town Board. The revitalization plan began in January of 2010 with a large public visioning, followed by additional public meetings and presentations before each of the civic organizations of Hicksville. A revitalization committee helped guide the plan to ensure that it reflects the interests of the Hicksville residents. After the report was completed, Vision worked with a group of students from NYU Wagner School of Public Service to do a market study and fiscal impact analysis of the revitalization plan to determine its feasibility.

After the agenda of the Town Board hearing was completed, Supervisor Venditto spoke a few words about what the Town has done in Hicksville in recent years, but emphasized that anything that is done has to be the will of the people and that the best interest of Hicksville has to be at the heart of the plan. Vision presented a summary of both the revitalization plan and the economic analysis. The revitalization plan included elements of walkability, beautification and code enforcement, parking improvements, a restaurant row, local chains, a mix of housing types and office uses, as well as special events such as farmers markets, street fairs and family fun nights. In order to implement many of these ideas, the plan includes an overlay zone that breaks the current “one size fits all” zone into three subzones- one closest to the train station, one along Broadway and Marie Street and one for the southern portion of the downtown.

The market study found that there was a market demand of $31 million within the Hicksville and surrounding trade areas that can translate to over 100,000 square feet of new retail space within the downtown showing that there is an economic potential for new mixed use retail buildings in the downtown. In addition the fiscal impact analysis showed that a full buildout of the plan would lead to the largest net tax gain in the area to help relieve taxes for the surrounding residents, when compared to the existing conditions and a full buildout of the existing zoning.

Overall the Town Board and Supervisor seemed pleased with the amount of thought that went into the plan as well as how tailored to Hicksville it turned out to be. They had some questions concerning how zoning was determined and the extent of the outreach as well as how the taxes were calculated, but recognized that the plan took into account the diversity of opinions within Hicksville and developed a compromise solution that focused on common goals.

After the presentation several members of the community spoke in favor of the project relaying stories of growing up in Hicksville and the need for many of these revitalization elements to help fill some of Hicksville’s gaps and make it vibrant again. They pointed out the need for housing since many of their kids have moved out of Hicksville since there weren’t any housing options and that many older residents would like to downsize from their large house to something smaller, but don’t want to leave the community. They hope to see the downtown area cleaned up and a greater variety of shops, restaurants and things to do, and understand that all aspects of the revitalization need to be addressed to create the environment that will attract these elements to the downtown.

As part of the revitalization process, this past Sunday, July 21st, the 11th Annual Hicksville Summer Fair took place at Kennedy Park near the Hicksville train station. Over 4,000 people gathered near the center of the hamlet to enjoy entertainment ranging from live musical performances to water rides. The event was provided by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce.

Vision was more than happy to partake in this annual event and garner support for the downtown Hicksville Revitalization project.

Environmental Protection Agency Provides Funding to Clean up Doxey Industrial Site in Glen Cove

Last year, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed plans to fix up Glen Cove’s abandoned industrial sites through her “Waterfront Brownfields Revitalization Act.” This legislation was enacted to provide grants to organizations and government entities who have plans to revitalize underutilized industrial facilities.

“This is an important investment for Glen Cove’s Waterfront Redevelopment Area,” Gillibrand announced. She further noted that with federal funding, the legislation will be able to “help revitalize neighborhoods, attract new businesses, create new jobs, and make the waterfront a place for long islanders to live, work and raise a family.”

Just earlier this month, Gillibrand announced that the Environmental Protection Agency will be providing $815 thousand to clean up the Doxey site, the last brownfield on Glen Cove’s waterfront in need of cleanup.

“The City and its agencies are grateful to the EPA for awarding these federal funds that will allow us to complete the remediation of the final property in the Waterfront Redevelopment Area,” stated Glen Cove Mayor Ralph Suozzi. “I thank Senator Gillibrand for her leadership on this issue and to all of the elected officials and federal, state and county agencies who have worked with us over the last two decades as we approach this great milestone.”

The Doxey site is a lynch pin in the city’s plan for revitalization of the waterfront. Plans for the area include a hotel, conference center, residential units, retail shops, restaurants and municipal parks along the Glen Cove Creek. With decontamination underway, the city will be able to execute these plans. In the process, the brownfield redevelopment is predicted to create around
7,000 temporary construction jobs, while the end product will increase tax revenue for the municipality.

To learn more about this legislation, please read Senator Gillibrand’s press release here.

Sunrise Highway’s dangerous speeders show a need for safety improvements

Last month the Tri State Transportaion Campaign conducted a traffic study to measure speeding motorists along two sections of Sunrise Highway in Freeport Long Island. TSTC, with the help of a radar gun recorded the speeds of motorists heading westbound on Sunrise Highway heading westbound during the morning rush hour. Data was recorded for the intersections of Sunrise Highway and Benson Place as well as for the intersection of Guy Lombardo Ave and Sunrise, between the hours of 8:25am and 8:45am and 9:00am and 9:25am respectively.

At the Intersection of Sunrise Highway and Benson Place, the speed limit is set at 40 MPH and sits just outside of a reduced speed limit zone as commuters approach Freeport’s commercial corridor. The second intersection, which is located right in the heart of Freeport’s downtown the posted speed limit is set at 30 MPH. For both locations, Sunrise Highway is a six-lane major arterial roadway that serves local and through traffic along Nassau County’s south shore.

Once the results were tallied it was found that over 80 percent of motorist on Sunrise Highway drove faster than legally permitted. Considering that the data was collected during morning rush hour, a time of relatively high road congestion, it is likely that motorist passing through Freeport along Sunrise Highways travel at even greater speeds during off-hours.

Countless studies over the years have linked higher motorist speeds with increased rates of pedestrian fatalities. Recently there have been efforts taken by the New York State Department of Transportation, including a recently released Transportation Improvement Program amendment in order to help reduce the amount of excessive speeding along Sunrise Highway.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has done nothing to engage stake holders located along the Sunrise corridor to come up with a plan that matches the vision of local communities. Local leaders across long Island have been perusing revitalization projects in downtowns like Freeport for year in hopes that these projects will reduce congestion, support local businesses, generate additional foot traffic, and to enhance the overall quality of local life.

In the past NYSDOT has made progress on another of Long Islands’ most dangerous roads, Hempstead Turnpike. Unfortunately though, the department of Transportation had fail to engage local community members during the design process, leading to many complaints about pedestrian fencing that limits accessibility along specific sections of the corridor to pedestrians. NYSDOT must engage local-stakeholders to riley together and create a community lead vision in order to address the high speeding issues along Sunrise Highway.

To read Tri State’s full report on this subject you can visit their website here.

Friends of Long Island advances Post-Sandy Rebuilding

On Thursday evening, over 70 people were in attendance at the Friends of Long Island meeting held at the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College. Approximately 18 different community groups participated representing Sandy affected communities from East Rockaway to the Hamptons. Guest speakers included Irene Chang-Cimino, Lead Counsel, President Obama’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, Scott Martella, Office of the Governor Suffolk County Representative, and Martin Schwartzman, CPCU, CFE, CIE New York State Department of Financial Services Senior Advisor to the Superintendent. Each community provided an update about their progress including rebuilding, insurance issues, and fundraising. The groups also heard upcoming programs, possible funding imitative, and how to address some of the challenges they are having with insurance companies. Local FEMA representatives were also in attendance and provided additional information on FEMA claims and appeals.

Friends of Long Island: Communities Helping Communities post-Sandy is a diverse coalition of local community and business organizations focused on post-Sandy rebuilding. Although it has been almost 9 months since the storm, many south shore neighborhoods, residents and businesses still need all forms of assistance. The goal of these groups is to ensure public and private resources make it directly to local communities, and has pledged to raise $500,000 to this end.

If you would like to support and donate to Friends of Long Island: Communities Helping Communities post-Sandy, you can download a donation form here to make a donation. Friends of Long Island will also be hosting a fundraiser at all California Pizza Kitchen locations across the island on August 30th. Simply bring this flyer with you and $5 from your dinner will be donated to Friends of Long Island.

Sign the petition to the US Department of Transportation Petition to Make Smart Growth Projects Easier

A petition to the US Department of Transportation is in circulation which could change the current road standards, determined by the US functional classification system, to meet the efforts and standards of complete streets. With enough political support, the US DOT will seek changes to thoroughfares classifications.

The petition was launched at The Congress for the New Urbanism in Salt Lake City, on May 30 and since then, various organizations and local leaders met with US DOT officials. Having received positive response, the US DOT wants to promote livability, complete streets, and multimodal transportation. The petition will show the support need to move forward and make changes to a system which has not seen changes in over 50 years.

Arterial, collector, and local designations, which are divided into rural or urban locations, will not change but rather the petition seeks to add a third suburban location and allow enough specificity to introduce different standards.

Currently, if a thoroughfare is in an “urbanized area,” and is designated “arterial,” then a certain standard applies. The standard for metro areas, since they are largely suburban, is geared towards to creating suburban, auto-oriented environments. Under the proposed functional classification system, suburban arterials and collectors have the potential to be designated as future walkable thoroughfares where official plans support such a transformation and, over time, suburban streets could get funding to convert to complete streets.

The changes would make smart growth projects easier and boost walking and bicycling, complete streets, and active living to the benefit of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.

For further reading please visit, Better! Cities & Towns. To view the petition, please visit the following link.

Volunteers needed for Clean Up this Weekend!

Dear potential volunteers who have not yet signed up for a community for this weekend.

Thanks for your past help of Sandy impacted residents but much work still needs to be done. I know that with the holiday season, it may be hard for you to come out but any time you could donate would be greatly appreciated.

This weekend we will be continuing our cleanup efforts in the following communities:

FREEPORT:

Meetup on Overton Street between Guy Lombardo St and Hudson Ave

Freeport, NY 11520

Saturday at 9am

For more information, please contact Eric Alexander 631-804-9128

LINDENHURST:

Saturday at 9am

For location, please contact Eric Alexander 631-804-9128

MASTIC BEACH:

St. Andrew’s Church

250 Neighborhood Road

Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Saturday and Sunday at 10 am

Skilled labor preferred for rebuilding.

For more information please contact Victoria Lissy at 631-617-7273

With a goal to get at least 50-100 more Long Islanders back in their homes, the Friends of Long Island group has embarked on a fundraising campaign to initially raise $500,000 for building materials and labor. All donations will go directly to these communities to aide in recovery efforts. If you would like to support the relief efforts, you can send your donations to:

Vision Long Island Sandy Relief

24 Woodbine Ave

Suite 2

Northport, NY 11768

SIMPLY CONTACT mailto:info@vlisland.techacs.org OR CALL 631-804-9128 SO WE KNOW WHO IS SIGNING UP

Cinema Arts Center to host Electronic Dance Showcase on July 26th

On Friday July 26th the Huntington Cinema Arts Center, located at 423 Park Avenue Huntington New York will be hosting the first ever Electronic Dance Showcase, presented by the Electronic Musicians collective. The show will be featuring two of its founding members, M.E.M.E. and Orbiter. They will be playing original electronic music. Combining their unique production styles with live instrumentation and improvisation, this is an electronic show unlike any other. Rather than just push buttons, they will improvise and work in the live setting to create something above the original compositions. Be ready to dance.

Tickets cost $10; $5 with a student ID and Doors open at 9:30pm.

“The Business of Art” seminar on August 8th and new exhibit at The Amsterdam in Port Washington

An exhibition of fine art by celebrated artist, Ruth Poniarski, will be on view from August 6th to the 11th. There will be an opening reception on August 6th beginning at 7:30pm where viewers will get a chance to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

On Thursday, August 8th, 2013 at 8:30am the Town of North Hempstead Business & Tourism Development Corporation, The Amsterdam at Harborside, and LIDC/GNYDC will host a free small business breakfast seminar, “The Business of Art.” Angela Susan Anton, CEO of Anton publications, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. Panels include: “Art as a Marketing Tool for Business” moderated by Charlee Miller Executive Director of Art League Long Island, “Art as a Community Revitalization Tool” moderated by Regina Gil Executive Director of Great Neck Arts Center, “Business of Museums – their impact on communities economic development and quality of life” hosted by Dr. Michael Schantz – ED/CEO of the Hecksher Museum of Art.

Both events will be taking place at The Amsterdam at Harborside, 300 East Overlook (off Fairway Drive) Port Washington, NY 11050. Registration is required for the both events. To register for the opening reception on August 6th, please click here. To register for the seminar, please click here. For more information please call (516) 433-5000.

LIDC/GNYDC is a 501(C)3 family of nonprofit economic development organizations providing low cost loans and free technical assistance and education/seminars for small businesses, nonprofits and others in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, NY. Please visit www.lidc.org for more information.

Farmingdale Village to host “Live Downtown” on August 11th

Farmingdale Village Downtown Master Plan Implementation Committee (FV DMP IC) hosts the first ever “live downtown” walkable event on Sunday, August 11th, featuring local music and talent, dining, and family entertainment.

The event will take place on Main Street, which will be closed down for the event, in Farmingdale, from Croxley’s to Corner Cafe and then again at the Library Cafe to Cara Cara. Front Street, Conklin, and Prospect Streets remain open.

On both dates, a bandstand will be set up from 4:00 to 7:00pm where live, local performances will take place. Also in attendance will be The Shark 94.3 to join in on the music during the event.

The village hosts various events throughout the summer, such as the Village Pops music Wednesday nights, which are ongoing, and the “Movies On The Village Green” taking place every Thursday night, beginning July 11th.

The Farmingdale Village Downtown Master Plan Implementation Committee will continue to plan, host, and sponsor various downtown events to promote local shopping, dining, and entertainment.

NYS DOT accepting applications for the Transportation Enhancement Program

Currently, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is accepting applications for the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP).

TEP is a federal reimbursement program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The TEP will fund projects not generally eligible for funding through traditional transportation programs. The program will fund transportation projects which show cultural, aesthetic, historic, and/or environmental significance, recognizing that factors which influence and affect transportation systems go beyond the condition of traditional infrastructure.

Projects must fall into one or more of the following categories: facilities for bicycles and pedestrians; scenic or historic highway programs; landscaping and other scenic beautification; preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails); or environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity. All improvements funded through this program must be available for public access and use.

Municipalities (county, city, town or village); state agencies other than the New York State Department of Transportation; and state or local authorities are eligible to apply for funding of up to $30,000,000. Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organizations but must be sponsored by one of the three groups mentioned above.

The deadline for the applications is August 16th, 2013. To submit an application or for more information, please contact:

Doug Burgey, Main Office

50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232

You can also call (518) 485-9959 or email doug.burgey@dot.ny.gov. For more information, please visit the website. A workshop schedule and a list of NYSDOT Regional TEP Coordinators (Local contacts) can be found on the TEP website above.

National Endowment for the Humanities announces Bridging Cultures grants program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced their Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges grants to encourage exploration of the ways in which cultures from around the globe, as well as the myriad subcultures within America’s borders, have influenced American society. With the aim of revitalizing intellectual and civic life through the humanities, NEH welcomes proposals that enhance understanding of diverse countries, peoples, and cultural and intellectual traditions worldwide. Applicants might also investigate how Americans have approached and attempted to surmount seemingly unbridgeable cultural divides, or examine the ideals of civility and civic discourse that have informed this quest.

Projects which are eligible for funding must: create opportunities for community college faculty members to study together while improving their capacity to teach the humanities; enhance or develop areas of need in an institution’s humanities programs; and give community college faculty access to humanities resources through partnerships with other institutions with appropriate resources.

Grants may be used to enhance the humanities content of existing programs, develop new programs, or lay the foundation for more extensive endeavors in the future.

About seven to nine applicants will be awarded funding of up to $120,000 each. Applicants can be any non-profit with a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; state and local governmental agencies; and Federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Individuals are not eligible to apply. The planning and implementation of a project must involve a partnership between a community college or community college system and another institution with appropriate resources, such as a college or university, museum, research library, or professional association. The applicant of record may be either the participating community college or community college system or the collaborating institution.

The deadline is August 27, 2013, for projects beginning no later than September 2014. To apply, please contact:

Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges

Division of Education Programs

National Endowment for the Humanities

Room 302, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue

NW Washington, DC 20506

You can call (202) 606-8380 or email bccc@neh.gov, or visit the website for more information.

For more information on available state, federal, and private grants please visit the NYS Assembly website.

NYSERDA releases Program Opportunity Notice 2722

The New York State Energy Research and Development Association (NYSERDA) has just released this past week a new Program Opportunity Notice, PON 2722.

NYSERDA hopes that with PON 2722 the State of New York can begin to move towards the development and implementation of zero-net Energy Wastewater Treatment systems through the improvement of the performance, sustainability, and the resilience of municipal water and waste water treatment infrastructure.

Through PON 2722, NYSERDA hopes to achieve three goals: to support Zero-Net Energy waste water treatment plants (WWTPs) – plants where energy demand is balanced with energy generated from on-site renewable sources; evaluate WWTP energy efficiency opportunities, evaluate energy efficient process improvement alternatives, and demonstrate use of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) or similar tools.

Demonstration Projects (up to $250,000 per project)

• Demonstrations of innovative technologies including, but not limited to, alternatives to conventional activated sludge secondary processes; technologies to improve/facilitate anaerobic digestion gas production/use; energy-efficient nutrient removal; side stream treatment technologies to address high nutrient and organic loads generated from biosolids processing liquids; innovative low energy sludge processing technologies; and wastewater and/or biosolids energy recovery technologies.

Feasibility Studies (up to $25,000 per project)

1. Energy Efficiency Technical Evaluation Feasibility Studies* – Studies including, but not limited to, developing baseline energy consumption data, and/or identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, demand reduction, and/or process optimization projects.
2. Feasibility Studies to Evaluate Energy Efficient Process Improvement Alternatives* – Studies including, but not limited to, evaluations of alternative energy efficient nutrient removal, sludge processing, or disinfection alternatives.
3. Feasibility Studies to Evaluate/Demonstrate Use of US EPA’s Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) or Similar Tools – Studies designed to understand potential climate change impacts, assess related risks, and evaluate adaptive options for municipal drinking water and wastewater systems in New York. Information on the CREAT tool can be found on the Climate Ready Water Utilities website at http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/. Information about projected climate impacts to NYS may be found at: http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/climaid.

All proposals must provide a minimum of 50% cost- sharing.

Proposal Due: September 17, 2013 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time*

Proposal Submission –Proposers must submit two (2) paper copies of the proposal and one (1) digital copy of the proposal on CD. A completed and signed Proposal Checklist must be attached to the front of each copy. One (1) of the paper copies must have a Proposal Checklist that contains an original signature. Proposals must be clearly labeled and submitted to:

Roseanne Viscusi, PON 2722 NYS Energy Research and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399

If you have technical questions concerning this PON, contact Kathleen O’Connor at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3422 or kmo@nyserda.ny.gov. If you have contractual questions concerning this PON, contact Nancy Marucci at (518) 8621090, ext. 3335 nsm@nyserda.ny.gov.

No communication intended to influence this procurement is permitted except by contacting Kathleen O’Connor at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3422 or kmo@nyserda.ny.gov. Contacting anyone other than this Designated Contact (either directly by the proposer or indirectly through a lobbyist or other person acting on the proposer’s behalf) in an attempt to influence the procurement: (1) may result in a proposer being deemed a non-responsible offerer, and (2) may result in the proposer not being awarded a contract.

*Late proposals will be returned. Incomplete proposals may be subject to disqualification. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all pages have been included in the proposal. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be accepted at any other NYSERDA.

Funding of up to $30 million is available through the CGC Program for capital projects and local planning and zoning

The second phase of the Cleaner, Greener Communities (CGC) Program is offering grant funding of up to $30 million for regional projects which support the goals outlined in Phase I of the program.

The CGC Program was announced back in 2011 in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address, for the purpose of encouraging communities to create a public-private partnerships and develop regional sustainable growth strategies that reduce carbon emissions.

This round of funding is the first in a series of three funding rounds, which are expected in 2014 and again 2015. A total of $90 million in potential funding will be available through Phase II, through proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the purpose of which is to lower GHG emissions in the Northeast.

A large portion of the Phase II funding is set aside for large scale, high-impact, and exemplary capital projects, or Category 3 projects. A portion is also set aside funding for local planning and zoning (Categories 1 and 2), recognizing a need for funding in these areas. Applicants that do not pay into the System Benefits Charge (SBC) are eligible to participate in this solicitation.

The funding categories include:

Category 1 (Open-Enrollment):Up to $1 million available for communities to adopt streamlined permitting and other ordinances for photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging stations, with awards of up to $10,000 per project. Applications for Category 1 will be accepted starting August 1, 2013 and until 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 30, 2014, until funds are exhausted, or until the solicitation is revised by NYSERDA, whichever comes first.

Category 2 (Competitive): Up to $4 million available for communities to create or revise comprehensive plans, including updating zoning ordinances and addressing sustainability and resiliency, with awards of up to $400,000 per project. Proposals for Category 2 are due by 4:00pm Eastern Time on August 12, 2013.

Category 3 (Competitive): Up to $25 million for large-scale, capital, sustainability projects contributing to community resiliency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million per project. Proposals for Category 3 are due by 4:00pm Eastern Time on August 12, 2013.

For more information on the Cleaner Greener Communities Program, please visit the website. For technical questions concerning this program, please contact CGC@nyserda.ny.gov. All CGC program resources and guidelines can be found at the following location: http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/guidance.

Intern with Vision Long Island!

Vision Long Island is looking for interns! Our staff likes to say we “wear many hats,” and interns will have to do the same. Interns will assist with planning, design, outreach, event planning, writing, research, attending meetings, reporting, photography, video and more. Bring your unique skill set to the table! We are looking for energetic and conscientious individuals with an interest in urban/suburban planning from a bottom-up perspective. This is a valuable opportunity to work with great people and learn about the issues impacting Long Island. Strong writing skills a plus.

To learn more or apply, send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to mailto:info@vlisland.techacs.org. Put “Vision Long Island Internship” in the subject heading. For more information, call our office at 631-261-0242.

What’s happening in your downtown this weekend?

NASSAU

Baldwin

American Legion Hall, 2754 Grand Ave.

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Oct. 26th

Elmont

Belmont Park, 2150 Hempstead Tpke.

Saturdays, 11 am – 5 pm

Glen Cove

18 Village Square

Fridays, 9 am – Noon

June 14th – Nov. 22nd

Hewlett

Grant Park

Fridays, 8 am – 1 pm

Through Nov. 15th

Locust Valley

115 Forest Ave.

Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm

Through Nov. 16th

Long Beach

Kennedy Plaza, Park Avenue

Wednesdays, 10 am – 4 pm & Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm

Through Nov. 16th

New Hyde Park

1441 Jericho Tpke.

Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm

Opens on June 17th

Oyster Bay

54 Audrey Ave.

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Nov 16th

Port Washington

Town Dock

Saturdays, 8 am – Noon

Through October

Rockville Centre

Sunrise Highway & Long Beach Road.

Sundays, 7 am – Noon

June 2nd – Nov. 24th

Seaford

Railroad Street, LIRR Lot @ Washington Avenue

Saturdays, 7 am – Noon

Through Nov. 23rd

SUFFOLK

Amityville

9/11 Memorial Park, Route 110

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Opens July 6th

East Hampton

American Legion Hall, 2754 Grand Ave.

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Oct. 26th

Greenport

1st St Lot of United Methodist Church

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Oct. 12th

Huntington

Route 25a, East of Route 110

Saturdays, 7 am – Noon

June 2nd – Nov. 15th

Huntington Jack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave.

Sundays, 10 am – 2 pm

Through Oct. 27th

Islip

Town Hall Lot, Montauk Highway

Saturdays, 7 am – Noon

Through Nov. 23rd

Kings Park

Main Street, across from fire department

Sundays, 9 am – 2 pm

Through November

Northport

Cow Harbor parking lot,
Northport Village

Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm

June 8th – Nov 23rd

Patchogue

7-11 Lot, 255 East Main St.

Fridays, 8 am – 1 pm

July 5th – Nov. 15th

Port Jefferson

Corner of Route 25A & Route 112, Steam Room Parking Lot

Thursdays, 10 am – 4:30 pm

July 4th – Oct. 17th

Riverhead

Town lot next to Aquarium at Peconic River

Thursdays, 11 am – 4 pm

July 11th – Oct. 24th

Sag Harbor

Breakwater Yacht Club lot, Bay & Burke streets

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Oct. 26th

Sayville

Broadway & Main Street

Saturdays, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Stony Brook

Ward Melville Heritage Org., Main Street

Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10 am – 5:30 pm

Through Oct. 31th

Southampton

25 Jobs Lane

Sundays, 9 am – 2 pm

May 26th – Oct. 13th

Westhampton Beach

85 Mill Rd., next to historical Society

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Through Nov. 16th

NASSAU

Baldwin

Clearview Grand Avenue

1841 Grand Avenue, Baldwin

516-223-2323

clearviewcinemas.com

Bellmore

Bellmore Movies

222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore

516-783-7200

Freeport

Freeport Historical Museum

350 S Main Street, Freeport

Housed in a Civil War cottage, the museum chronicles Freeport’s history through the 20th century. On display are a spinning wheel from the town’s oldest house, vaudeville-era items, waterfront memorabilia, a 1930s television and a 1777 13-star flag. The museum holds a collection of historic postcards and high school yearbooks from the early 1900s to present day.

For information, visit their website or call 979-233-3526

Garden City

The Garden City Historical Society

109 Eleventh Street, Garden City

Founded in 1975, The Garden City Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historic character and ambiance of the Village of Garden City, and educating its members and the public in preservation and history related matters. The Society owns and operates The Garden City Historical Society Museum at 109 Eleventh Street, an original 1872 A.T. Stewart-era “Apostle House” listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which was deeded to the Society by the Episcopal Diocese. The Society maintains an Archive of over 1,200 artifacts and a Historic Structure Survey of pre-1935 residential and non-residential structures in the Village of Garden City. It offers periodic lectures and presentations, and publishes a newsletter. The Society’s A. T. Stewart Exchange (consignment shop) on the lower level of the Museum offers unique items for sale. The shop (516-746-8900) is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays (Tuesday is senior citizen discount day) and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

For information, visit their website.

Glen Cove

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve

50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove

The museum is a center for research on Long Island geology, Native American archeology and natural history. Current exhibits feature, “The Seasonal Round”, an exploration through Long Island Native American life throughout the seasons. Exhibits on Long Island’s glacial formation, landform change and cultural evolution are on display. Prehistoric artifacts and audio descriptions add to the story of Long Island migrants, their lifestyles and interactions with newcomers such as Europeans. The museum has special educational programs to accommodate field trips and science research on the history of Long Island.

To arrange a visit, call 516-571-8011 and for information and brochures, visit their website

Glen Cove Theatres

5 School Street, Glen Cove

516-671-6866

www.glencovetheatres.com

Great Neck

Palace Galleries

117 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck

The museum features highly distinctive collections of antiques, artworks and fine furnishings from around the world. It is a premier art dealer dating back to 1971 and features expertise in 17th to 19th century works. The gallery experience offers the opportunity to not only view fine art but to purchase a piece which stands out.

For information, visit their website or call 516-439-5218

Clearview Squire Cinemas Great Neck

115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck

516-466-2020

clearviewcinemas.com

Hicksville

Hicksville-Gregory Museum

Intersection of Heitz Place and Bay Avenue, Hicksville

The museum includes a history of the Heitz Place Courthouse and a collection of earth science materials to describe the natural history of the area. It features one of the few remaining Long Island lock-ups and is one of the few remaining courthouses standing from before Nassau County split from Queens. The earth science exhibit in the museum has recent additions of a Mosasaur skull, prehistoric amber and the horn of a Triceratops horridus. The educational program at the museum offers experiences in paleontology, dynamic earth processes and investigating butterflies and moths.

For information, visit their website or call 516-822-7505

Long Beach

Long Beach Historical Museum

226 W. Penn Street, Long Beach

The museum, operated by the Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society, is a classic Craftsman-style summer villa. The house built in 1909, features large stain glass windows which are a hallmark of classic Long Beach estates. The house and backyard are furnished with local artifacts, including an original broadwalk bench, photographs and archaeological findings. The garden features original stock rose bushes.

For information, visit their website.

Long Beach Cinema

179 East Park Avenue, Long Beach

516-431-2400

Manhasset

Clearview Manhasset 3

430 Plandome Road, Manhasset

516-627-7887

clearviewcinemas.com

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Historical Society

20 Summit Street, Oyster Bay

The Earle-Wightman House built in 1720, gives a picture of life in Oyster Bay during the colonial period and its transition through the mid-20th Century. It features an 18th century garden, maintained by the North Country Garden Club, holds ornamental plantings as well as herbs used for cooking, medical purposes and fragrances. Exhibited are postcard, photograph, map and newspaper collections. Current exhibition, “Women Wearing History: The Force Behind Fashion”, details women’s influence on the textile and fashion industry in the 19th and 20th centuries.

For information, visit their website or call 516-922-5032

Port Washington

Landmark on Main Street, the Jeanne Rimsky Theater

232 Main Street, Port Washington:

Grease – Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm

Grease- Saturday, July 27th at 8:00pm

Grease- Sunday, July 28th at 2:00pm and 8:00pm

Tickets and more information available here

Rockville Centre

Museum of the Village of Rockville Centre-Phillips House

28 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre

The museum is a restored 19th century Victorian home which displays life in Rockville Centre in the 19th and 20th centuries. It features furnishings, antique kitchen tools, carpentry tools and clothing of the time period. The museum is considered one of the finest small museums in the state and there is never an entrance fee for special events or exhibits.

For information, visit their website or call 516-766-0300

Roslyn

Clearview Roslyn Theatre

20 Tower Place, Roslyn

516-756-2589

clearviewcinemas.com

Sea Cliff

Sea Cliff Village Museum

95 Tenth Avenue, Sea Cliff

The museum presents changing exhibits on the history and culture of Sea Cliff. It strives to raise community awareness by preserving artifacts, photographs and costumes relating to the unique historical background of the village. It contains 287 photos taken by Long Island postcard photographer, Henry Otto Korten. Currently exhibited, “Then and Now…” displays a range of artifacts and costumes over a 125 year span. Exhibits include the Connor Cottage, Victorian Kitchen, and a historical town diorama.

For information, visit their website or call 516-671-0090

Seaford

Seaford Cinemas

3951 Merrick Road, Seaford

516-409-8700

seafordcinemas.com

SUFFOLK

Babylon

Clearview’s Babylon Cinemas

34 Main Street, Babylon

clearviewcinemas.com

Bay Shore

The YMCA Boulton Center
37 West Main Street, Bay Shore:

Ronnie Earl- Saturday, July 27th at 8:00pm

Tickets and more information available here

Cold Spring Harbor

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor

The museum explores the relationship between Long Islanders and the sea through. It details the history of the regional whaling industry, whale conservation and the history of Cold Spring Harbor as a maritime port. A new exhibit, “Right Whales”, highlights the biology, history and decline of the Right Whale. Exhibits featuring New York’s only fully-equipped 19th century whaleboat, ship logs and correspondence as well as whaling and maritime artifacts. Art programs are available for all ages.

For information, visit their website or call 631-367-3418

East Hampton

158 Main Street, East Hampton:

No shows this weekend.

Tickets and more information available here

East Hampton Historical Society

101 Main Street, East Hampton

The headquarters for the East Hampton Historical Society, the house is an example of life in the post-colonial era in the East End. It features historic furnishings and crafts built by local craftsmen of the time. The Historical Society also has four other museums and town houses including one of New York’s first educational academies and a colonial town government meeting house.

For information, visit their website or call 631-324-6850

East Islip

Islip Art Museum

50 Irish Lane, East Islip

The museum is the leading exhibition space for contemporary art on Long Island, featuring work from international, national and emerging local artists. It is said to be the best facility of its kind outside of Manhattan. Current exhibits feature “Jam Session”, a holiday exhibit featuring paintings and sculptures influenced by music. The museum’s store features one of a kind jewelry, crafts and art work. Educational opportunists are also offered at the museum through its Cultural School of Arts.

For information, visit their website or call 631-224-5402

Huntington Village

The Paramount

370 New York Ave, Huntington:

Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin- Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm

Rock the Blues Summer Jam with Dickey Betts, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Beverly McClellan- Staturday, July 27th at 8:00pm

Tickets and more information available here

Heckscher Museum

2 Prime Avenue, Huntington

Located in Hecksher Park, the museum features collections of European and American paintings which spans over 500 years of Western art. Photography has become a growing part of the collection as well. Current exhibits include “A Way with Words: Text in Art”, which displays the incorporation of text in visual art and “Coming of Age in America : The Photography of Joseph Szabo”, which portraits adolescence of Long Island through time with a look at summers spent at the beach. The museum also features educational experiences for students and adults and will exhibit Long Island’s best young artists in April.

For information, visit their website or call 631-351-3250

AMC Loews Theatres – Shore 8

37 Wall Street, Huntington

888-262-4386

amctheatres.com

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave, Huntington

631-423-7611

cinemaartscentre.org

Islip Village

Islip Cinemas

410 West Main Street, Islip

631-581-5200

Northport

The John W. Engeman Theater

250 Main Street, Northport:

No shows this weekend

Tickets and more information available here

Patchogue

Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts

71 East Main Street, Patchogue:

Gateways’s Seussical Jr.-Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th at 10:30am

Tickets and more information available here

The Emporium

9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue:

Saturday Night Dance Party – Saturday, July 27th at 10:00pm Tickets and more information available here

Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center

20 Terry Street Suite #121, Patchogue, NY 11772

631-438-0083

plazamac.org

Port Jefferson

Theatre Three

412 Main Street, Port Jefferson:

Psychic Robert Hansen – Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm

Friday Night Face Off– Friday, July 26th at 10:30pm

A Tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean – Saturday, July 27th at 3:00pm and 8:00pm

Tickets and more information available here

Port Jefferson Historical Society

115 Prospect Avenue, Port Jefferson

The Mather House Museum, the headquarters of The Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson, and features several exhibitions of local artifacts. The museum complex features the 19th century home, a country store, a marine barn, a tool shed, the Spinney Clock Museum and the Thomas Jefferson Perennial Garden. Exhibitions feature ship models, period furniture and paintings, vintage tools and clothing, antique dolls, taped oral histories, 250 antique clocks and other examples of life in the 19th century.

For information, visit their website or call 631-473-2665

Clearview Port Washington

116 Main Street, Port Washington

516-756-2589

clearviewcinemas.com

Riverhead

The Suffolk Theater

118 E. Main Street, Riverhead:

Decadia- 80’s Music with Guest Richie Cannata – Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm

“Family Fun with Marionettes Puppet Show & Workshop– Saturday, July 27th at 8pm

Athens Grill Fundraiser with Craving Strange & Who are those Guys, July 28th at 7:00pm

Tickets and more information available here

Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead:

No shows this weekend.

Tickets and more information available here

Sag Harbor

Bay Street Theater

The Long Wharf, Sag Harbor:

Kids Summer Theater Camp- Friday July 26th at 9:30am

The Mystery of Irma Vep – Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm, Saturday, July 27th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday, July 28th at 7:00pm

Bay Street’s Hamptons Pride Dance Party- Saturday July 27th, 10:30pm

Tickets and more information available here

Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum

Main and Garden Streets, Sag Harbor

The museum details Sag Harbor’s whaling industry through the 19th century and its impact on the culture and development of the area. It details how the whaling industry brought migrants from all over the globe and turned the port into an international destination. Artifacts left by whalers, antique tools, harpoons, captains’ portraits, antique furnishings and children’s toys are all on display at the museum.

For information, visit their website or call 631-725-0770

Sayville

Sayville Historical Society

Edwards Street, Sayville

The museum is the headquarters to the Sayville Historical Society. The museum aims to foster historical spirit, encourage historical research and to preserve historical materials. The museum features products of both Sayville and other Suffolk localities. The Society holds 4 historic buildings, 1,500 items of clothing, 1,000 photographs, a map collection and numerous classic furnishings. Its collection is constantly growing and tours of the Edward Homestead offer a view at the area through its history.

For information, visit their website or call 631-563-0186

Sayville Theatre

103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville

631-589-0232

sayvillecinemas.com

Smithtown

Smithtown Township Arts Council

660 Route 25A, St. James

The Council aims to enrich the township and surrounding area’s quality of life through celebrating and supporting the arts in everyday life. It is a goal to make art accessible to people of all backgrounds. It Mills Pond House is a valuable place in its preserved traditions as well as its evolving and unique influences. Current exhibit, “Winners Showcase” displays the artistic development and achievements of the region and nation. Classes in jewelry making, poster design, scrapbooking, pottery, drawing and several other skills and topics are available. The Council has also partnered with local downtown businesses to display local artists’ work.

For information, visit their website or call 631-862-6575

Southampton

Southampton Historical Museum

17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton

The Southampton Historical Society was created to preserve the town’s history as well as history from the surrounding area. Its Rogers Mansion Museum features year round exhibits, a research center and education programs for children and adults. Current exhibits include “Shopkeepers of Southampton: Photographs by Davis Gaffga”, which gives a detailed look into historic businesses which helped shape downtown and community. Its research center allows for visitors to conduct research with a professional research assistant. Collections feature antique furnishings, a classic parlor room and dining hall and photographs of the 1938 historic hurricane.

For information, visit their website or call 631-268-2494

West Sayville

Long Island Maritime Museum

88 West Avenue, West Sayville

Featuring 14 acres with 9 historic buildings on the West Sayville waterfront, the museum preserves Long Island’s maritime history and heritage. It is committed to research, preservation and interpretation of the region’s nautical history and the relationship to Long Island’s natural history. The Elward Smith Library houses racing trophies and records of over 500 wrecks and groundings in the Long Island waters. The other buildings feature rotating exhibits of maps, photos, newspapers and personal accounts of maritime history. Also highlighted are boats and materials left behind by the US Life Saving Service.

For information, visit their website.