Wading River, NY News & Events
Check out Wading River restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Suffolk County news.
Aquarium casts out for help naming new octopus
The Long Island Aquarium is seeking the public's help naming its new giant Pacific octopus.
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Bada bing! 'Sopranos' stars coming to Riverhead
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NY sides with cannabis shop seeking to open within 1,000 feet of LI high school
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Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash
Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek
Upcoming Events
Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing
Aug12
The park will remain open during nighttime hours for viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower, normal stargazing permits are not required, all participants must remain near their vehicle, dress appropriately, bring bug spray and a reclining chair
Where
Wildwood State Park
790 Hulse Landing Rd.
Wading River, NY
Phone
631-929-4314
Price
free
Website
parks.ny.gov
Riverhead GOP chair faces new charge in crash caught on Ring camera
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Rental scams prey on LI apartment hunters
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North Fork water pipeline to be rerouted from Sound Avenue
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Suffolk Supreme Court cooling tower tests positive for bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease
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Your guide to LI farm stands: Where to find local produce, eggs and more
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Best LI restaurants on the water
LI wine shop launching $5 sip and learn events
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LI Scout camp celebrates 100 years
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Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces
Riverhead, hoping to stifle helicopter noise, appeals to FAA
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Wading River resident who created his own film company dies at 91
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LI season passes that pay for themselves in just a few visits
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'Workers are ... more worried than ever'
'Homeowners are under real financial pressure'
Suffolk tax rolls have been frozen for decades. On the East End, challenges have skyrocketed.
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These Long Islanders downsized. Are they happy?
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Out East: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards
State seeks community input on LI storm damage
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Quick, budget-friendly mom trips on or near LI
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Camping on LI's North Shore: A budget-friendly escape
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Where to go camping (or glamping) on LI
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Photos: SWR in the state Class C flag football final
SWR flag football team falls short in state title game
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State Class C flag football semifinal: SWR vs. Westlake
Pick-6 winner! SWR's Brenna Molinelli comes up clutch in state semifinal double-OT win
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U-pick strawberry farms to visit this June
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LI Class C flag football final: SWR vs. Cold Spring Harbor
Shealyn Varbero, SWR flag football win LI title in inaugural season
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Camp in style: Reserve a cabin or tent at these LI parks
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SWR rolls to Suffolk Class C flag football title
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Suffolk Class C flag football final: Kings Park vs. Shoreham-Wading River
LI mom turns tie-dye hobby into brick-and-mortar business
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Non-league boys lacrosse: Port Washington at SWR
Twins Max and Harry Eynon thrive in rain for Port Washington boys lax
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Cost, connections, close to family: How LI students picked their future colleges
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How LI schools are helping special education students forge friendships with mainstream peers
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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.
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Reality star opening pop-up cafe on LI next week
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Factory-built homes can cost less. On Long Island, the land is the catch.
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12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26
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