6 Best Strawberry Picking Spots on Long Island Summer is here, and one thing Long Islanders can count on is strawberry picking. The kids will love strolling about; some farms even have animals to pet. There are even spots that serve ice cream! There’s no shortage of spots to go strawberry picking on Long Island. Not only is strawberry picking a fun activity for a family day out, it also gives kids a closer look at where their fruit comes from. When you’re done picking strawberries, get creative with how you use them: add them to a refreshing ice cream…
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Rosé Soirée presented by Wilmington Trust

Nearly 24 acres of Wading River farmland along Route 25A has been preserved from development, thanks to a “multi-pronged effort” that included the willingness of the farming families to sell, community donations and $3.946 million in funding from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, according to the Peconic Land Trust, which put…
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2024-2025 New York City School Calendar (and the 2025-2026) It’s hard to believe the 2023-2024 school year is almost over, and summer break is near. While we still have a few weeks (eek!) to go on this school year, many of us are starting to take a glance at what the school calendar for 2024-2025 will look like.  As many parents…
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