Tag: Robert Moses State Park

Growing up on Long Island, many children enjoy spending time at the beach, but since kids tend to get bored quickly, they are often looking for new and exciting things to do. For parents, keeping their kids entertained—and not by just letting them waste their days playing video games or watching TV—can be a full-time job. But since parents and kids often disagree about what constitutes fun, here are some ideas for family friendly things to do on Long Island.

With the return of beach season, so too flock the crowds to Fire Island, the barrier island simultaneously known as a popular tourist destination and a hidden gem full of natural wonders. But FI is much more than that dichotomy allows. It’s home to Robert Moses State Park on the west end, Smith Point County Park on the east end and a national park featuring an eight-mile wilderness preserve. And in the middle, accessible by ferry only, are 17 car-free communities—most of which are strictly residential with a few having downtowns offering shops and nightlife.

New federal data shows a fivefold increase in drone sightings being reported to authorities on Long Island since last year.

At least 20 drone incidents were reported to authorities on Long Island amid debate over how to regulate the new technology.

The Fire Island beach is the second state park on Long Island to get the service after Jones Beach.

The 12-foot male washed up Wednesday on the beach at Robert Moses State Park.

Shania Twain serenades the coliseum, Jeff Ross roasts Westbury, Soul Asylum rocks Suffolk Theater, and members of The Beach Boys play Jones Beach, plus much, much more!

Our reporter visits "the other Fire Island" ahead of upcoming 50th anniversary events.

More than 500,000 cubic yards of sand dredged from Captree Marina was used to replenish Fields 4 and 5.

“We are confident that Memorial Day Weekend will be as good or better as we saw last year."