Jones Beach

The move was made as a part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, transforming the pool at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island.

A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A report says a Bristol police officer was justified in the use of deadly force to stop a gunman who killed two other officers in a 2022 ambush attack. And the fireworks show at Jones Beach is back this Fourth of July.

NPR is giving up-and-coming musicians a chance at their own Tiny Desk concert. Thousands have entered, including many from our region. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with an acoustic pop duo about how growing up on Long Island inspires their sound.

At least five swimmers have been bitten by sharks this summer on Long Island beaches. And while the encounters have resulted in some minor injuries, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said these sharks pose little threat to humans.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is directing state agencies to increase shark monitoring at Long Island beaches. There have been at least five shark attacks in the last two weeks on Long Island.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has suspended the mass vaccination center at Jones Beach on Long Island through Saturday due to high winds and freezing…

A record 78 million visitors traveled to state parks, campgrounds, trails and historic sites in New York last year, despite the coronavirus…

Long Island officials say they will keep beaches and campgrounds open after Labor Day.Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the extension will…

According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Jones Beach was the second most visited state park after Niagara…

New York Governor Cuomo was on Long Island on Wednesday to talk about two revitalization projects.Governor Cuomo was at Jones Beach State Park to…