Island Hopping

The projects, supported by a partnership of the Sea Grant programs of Connecticut and New York and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Long Island Sound Study, will attempt to answer questions critical to advancing restoration of the estuary and its watershed and potentially yield more effective management decisions.

More than 100 “Balloon Buddies” were given to the residents as part of an international Adopt a Grandparent campaign.

The Hempstead Town Board on Wednesday approved more than $340,000 in federal CARES Act funds for public libraries throughout the town.

The town says it has been heavily focused on parks and recreation projects in an effort to improve residents’ quality of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Zoom clinic takes place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., when young athletes can learn and practice basketball fundamentals from their homes.

Because of the pandemic, the Long Beach Polar Bears are asking people to splash at home and share those videos on social media, using the #SplashFromHome hashtag.

The exhibit combines historical pieces with contemporary artwork to explore Shinnecock perspectives on whales, as well as the history of Native involvement in the commercial whaling industry.

A new dog park in Baldwin was unveiled this week.

This year’s virtual event, which marks the 11th season of the Joseph Vecsey and All Star Stand-up Comedy show, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28.

The new sandwiches and dessert are available for dine-in or take-out at all three Long Island Dickey’s, located in Centereach, Freeport and Lawrence, through April 30.