Bay Park, NY News & Events

Check out Bay Park restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

Killers of Baldwin high hoops standout sentenced to life in prison

Both had been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of Jabeon Bivins, 24, of Freeport in 2022.

'They will come and get you'

Point Lookout lifeguards demonstrate how fast swimmers can get caught in rip current

Only in NewsdayLooking into the future: What can the Isles accomplish over the next 10 years?

Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 5

Kayak Nature Tour

Aug8

Tour the Great South Bay by kayak on a guided paddle with an Environmental Educator to see native birds, turtles and more! You must bring your own kayak and lifejacket to attend! Space is very limited.

Where

Heckscher State Park

Heckscher Pkwy.

East Islip, NY

Price

$4, $10 parking

Website

Beginning Birding

Aug9

Discover tips to identify the birds in the arboretum, a bird walk will follow, register

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-8600

Price

$4 plus $8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Evening Book Discussion: All the Colors of the Dark

Aug11

Readers' Services Librarian Lisa will lead a discussion of the novel "All the Colors of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker

Where

Syosset Public Library

225 S. Oyster Bay Rd.

Syosset, NY

Phone

516-921-7161

Price

free

Website

syossetlibrary.org

See more events

Cosplay and join video game tournaments at LI Retro Gaming Expo

Water pressure: Town officials hear from critics of Liberty Utilities' proposed rate hike

3 people arrested in killing of teen knew him, Hempstead police say

Giant indoor playground opens on LI with all-day admission

Wednesday, August 5

Only in NewsdayLongtime French bistro closing

Eats en route to Jones Beach

Only in NewsdayJones Beach concert eats: Top spots for before or after a show

Fire at Nassau pizzeria causes extensive damage

'It's an all-girls brand that celebrates the power of sports in girls' lives'

Only in NewsdayLaw school graduate sues Hofstra over response to cardiac arrest at bar exam

Man charged in construction fraud scheme

Only in NewsdayEx-fire medic settles lawsuit that alleged 2 top-ranking officers raped her

'Prevent this from happening to other people'

Only in Newsday12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26

'They do a lot of nice stuff in Freeport'

Former Newsday Thorp Award winner Alex Rivas leads LI football clinic

Three people arrested in killing of 18-year-old in Hempstead

Sunrise Highway, LIE overnight lane closures in Nassau and Suffolk

Ex-bank teller from LI charged in $1.6M bank swindle

Retired superintendent of Hewlett-Woodmere schools Bert Nelson dies at 83

132 senior apartments planned near Valley Stream LIRR

Only in NewsdayGOP candidate for Nassau Legislature seat made derogatory Facebook posts in high school

LI music teacher charged with killing sister-in-law practiced chokehold on stuffed animal before attack, prosecutors say

Redeveloped 7-Eleven gas station property sells for $7.74M

LI sisters launch lacrosse lifestyle store for girls

School Board 101: Student trustees get crash course in budgeting, debate and compromise

'Gives us a sense of purpose'

'Catching wave after wave in Rockaway Beach'

Second Burlington location approved for Green Acres in former Kohl's

Only in NewsdayJudge revokes bail for LI woman charged in alleged DWI crash that killed 2

LI's Andrew Barth Feldman to star as Nero in new London musical

LI season passes that pay for themselves in just a few visits

These summer day trip ideas are $1 with LIRR's Family Fare

Retired South Shore internist from Roslyn Heights dies at 86

Long Islanders Favorites

Isles expand voting for third jersey design contest to a bracket of eight

The team initially planned to put five finalists to an online fan vote early this month, but plans changed with more submissions than expected.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIsles give fans a chance to design a new team jersey

Reality star opening pop-up cafe on LI next week

Only in NewsdayFactory-built homes can cost less. On Long Island, the land is the catch.

Only in Newsday12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26

Latest Videos

'They will come and get you'

'I wish I was around here to see it'

'Officer fired once, striking the individual in the face'

'A bit of justice'

'He would finally be coming home'

Stay logged in.

The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.