Fair Harbor, NY News &amp; Events

Athlete of the Week is Bay Shore boys basketball's Corey Faines

Step into spring: Stroll LI's botanical gardens and arboretums

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School bus driver pleads guilty in child sex assault case

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Upcoming Events

Friday, March 20

Branches in Bloom: A Spring Festival Celebrating Arbor Day

Apr25

Festival showcasing magnolias, cherry blossoms and other trees at the height of their bloom, featuring guided tours, educational displays and demonstrations, live music and performances, family-friendly activities and more, register

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-9210

Price

$30 per vehicle

Website

plantingfields.org

Long Island Orchid Festival

May29

Vendors will offer a large selection of rare and exotic orchids from around the world for purchase, featuring demonstrations and lectures, register

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

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LI man indicted in New Year's Day head-on crash that severely injured another driver

Go green: 5 Irish import shops on LI

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Makayla Boyd, Brooke Andresen rally East Islip to girls bowling state crown

LI woman charged with DWI after crashing BMW into home

Friday, March 20

10 LI eateries serving summer vibes after Labor Day

Coffee chain adds Fire Island location

State boys basketball regional photos: Bay Shore vs. Mamaroneck

Bay Shore boys basketball hold heads up high despite state regional final loss

Lots of green under blue skies at Bay Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade

Street renaming honors late fire chief, 'one of our heroes in every way'

LI mom and daughters reopen women's clothing shop in a new spot

LI meal-prep chain Hummus Fit opening 14th local store

'Targeted' shooting of two men on Sagtikos State Parkway, police say

2 LIers lose $20G in 'check-washing' scam; 1 arrested

Only in NewsdayAfter fatal crash, LI crossing guards reflect on the dangers of the job

Developer seeks affordable housing at former Central Islip Psychiatric Center site

Only in Newsday$10M expansion plans for LI skin care biotech firm

Fire Island in the offseason: Fewer crowds, better deals on rentals and hotel stays

Only in NewsdayFire Island for first-timers: How to get there, the communities and travel tips

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DJ sets not to miss this summer on LI

From $7,000 a week to $225,000 for the summer, see what rentals are still out there and what they cost

Custom-built Fire Island house on market for first time for $3.75M

Shark bite victim says it felt like 'a bear trap, just get me from below'

Sanitation company sues over trash pickup in Saltaire

Only in NewsdayAging playground in Saltaire Village to be replaced courtesy of community

Fall deals at local hotels, inns to book now

An Ocean Beach escape is a 30-min. ferry ride away. Explore the beach town

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Beaches extend lifeguards for swimming past Labor Day

Jewelry maker opens gift shop with beachy flair in Fire Island

Hop on the ferry for a day trip to Fire Island's Ocean Beach

Fire Island home with 'generously sized' pool on market for $4.85M

Small plane makes emergency landing on Fire Island beach

$45G a month in Montauk or $5G a week in Fire Island: What's left for summer rentals

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Fire Island home with guest house on market for almost $1.8M

Only in NewsdaySandbags will be placed along eastern Fire Island beaches damaged by storms

Only in NewsdayFire Island erosion project funding in the works, officials say

Army Corps denies state delegation's request to replenish Fire Island beaches

Only in Newsday4 LI districts want to pierce their tax levy caps: Why officials say it's needed

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The fact that four districts want to exceed their levy cap is an indication of how tough it's been for districts to balance their budgets, a local school advocate said.