The Floral Park Conservation Society received a national honor with a grant from the Kodak American Greenway Awards Program in Arlington, VA. The $2,000 grant will help develop a master plan for the Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary Project. In addition to the grant award, the Floral Park Conservation Society will be showcased as a national model for its innovative efforts to develop a greenway in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park. FULL STORY

The 3rd Annual Long Island Sprint Triathlon and Relay will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Jones Beach State Park. Awards will be given to the overall male and female, also the top five individuals, three relay teams in each division, top five male and female Jones beach lifeguards, a Clydesdale awards category, and awards in separate age categories for male and female. FULL STORY