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It's been exceedingly warm on Long Island this December. Here, a 10-year-old runs on Centre Beach Island with her two dogs. Dogs, Warm, Centre, New York City, Long Island, New York, Picturesque, Two Dogs, Island
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It's been exceedingly warm on Long Island this December. Here, a 10-year-old runs on Centre Beach Island with her two dogs.
Santa Claus is real. And he lives on Long Island. Tops, Christmas, Santa, Santa Claus, Fur, Coat
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Santa Claus is real. And he lives on Long Island.
Farmingville's annual fair with rides, food vendors, games, entertainment is on -- and there are fireworks every weekend. Brookhaven Fair attractions include a giant Ferris wheel, a Las Vegas-style hypnotist show (10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays), plus a petting zoo. The fair runs Fridays, 5 p.m.-midnight Las Vegas, Fair Grounds, Towns, Suffolk, Corbett, Vegas Style, Entertaining, News
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Farmingville's annual fair with rides, food vendors, games, entertainment is on -- and there are fireworks every weekend. Brookhaven Fair attractions include a giant Ferris wheel, a Las Vegas-style hypnotist show (10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays), plus a petting zoo. The fair runs Fridays, 5 p.m.-midnight
The parking lot at NYCB Theatre at Westbury is transformed into a chicken wing-lovers paradise when more than 100 vendors at the New York Best Wings Festival put their best spins on the sports bar staple. Wings go for $1 each, dressed with exotic sauces and unusual flavor combinations. There will be games and various eating contests, plus meet-and-greets with "Chopped" judge Chris Santos. WHEN|WHERE 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, parking lot at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Wes Chicken, Buffalo, Long Island Restaurants, Bars Recipes, Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Tandoori Chicken, Best Wings, Restaurant
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The parking lot at NYCB Theatre at Westbury is transformed into a chicken wing-lovers paradise when more than 100 vendors at the New York Best Wings Festival put their best spins on the sports bar staple. Wings go for $1 each, dressed with exotic sauces and unusual flavor combinations. There will be games and various eating contests, plus meet-and-greets with "Chopped" judge Chris Santos. WHEN|WHERE 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, parking lot at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Wes
All things Corvette and only Corvette will be featured 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Huntington Chevrolet (370 Oakwood Rd.). Browse more than 70 of the iconic American sports cars, amid music, food, raffles and trophies. Free for spectators, 516-605-5147, licoa.org Sports, Cars, Huntington, Sports Cars, Corvette, Chevrolet, American Sports, American
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All things Corvette and only Corvette will be featured 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Huntington Chevrolet (370 Oakwood Rd.). Browse more than 70 of the iconic American sports cars, amid music, food, raffles and trophies. Free for spectators, 516-605-5147, licoa.org
A celebration focusing on the traditions of Germany's Gottschee region (what now is Slovenia), takes over Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, June 7. You'll find German food -- krainerwurst, bratwurst and roast beef sandwiches -- along with live music and dance performances. ADMISSION $10 (free younger than 12) PHONE 718-366-3030 WEB gottscheenewyork.org Dance, My Heritage, Franklin Square, Nyc, Franklin, Weekend, Things To Do, Younger, Daughter Of God
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A celebration focusing on the traditions of Germany's Gottschee region (what now is Slovenia), takes over Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, June 7. You'll find German food -- krainerwurst, bratwurst and roast beef sandwiches -- along with live music and dance performances. ADMISSION $10 (free younger than 12) PHONE 718-366-3030 WEB gottscheenewyork.org
Looking for a free, out-of-the-ordinary event that could spark a lifelong passion for someone young in your life? Head to Country Farms Equestrian Center in Medford 8 a.m. Sunday, June 7 for an open English hunter/jumper schooling show at which students will be competing. The event, at 200 Bellport Ave., runs until midafternoon. Free admission, 631-345-9585, country-farms.com Farms, Country, English, Equestrian, Equestrian Center, Country Farm, Medford
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Looking for a free, out-of-the-ordinary event that could spark a lifelong passion for someone young in your life? Head to Country Farms Equestrian Center in Medford 8 a.m. Sunday, June 7 for an open English hunter/jumper schooling show at which students will be competing. The event, at 200 Bellport Ave., runs until midafternoon. Free admission, 631-345-9585, country-farms.com
The cream of the car crop assembles for the Antique Automobile Club of America's car show. The Greater New York Region brings models at least 25 years old to Old Westbury Gardens 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. There's a spotlight on orphaned manufacturers such as Nash, Hudson and AMC. Rain date June 14.  ADMISSION $10 ($5 ages 7-17) PHONE 516-333-0048 WEB oldwestburygardens.org Models, York, Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury, Old Westbury, Car Club, Car Show, Automobile
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The cream of the car crop assembles for the Antique Automobile Club of America's car show. The Greater New York Region brings models at least 25 years old to Old Westbury Gardens 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. There's a spotlight on orphaned manufacturers such as Nash, Hudson and AMC. Rain date June 14. ADMISSION $10 ($5 ages 7-17) PHONE 516-333-0048 WEB oldwestburygardens.org
It's opening day for Polo at the Park at Bethpage Stage Park in Farmingdale 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The fields are running with thoroughbred horses and professional polo players bumping and jostling, trying to get at a small white ball for the goal. Gates open at 2 p.m. for tailgating. ADMISSION $5, plus $8 parking fee ($35 VIP admission includes open bar and hor d'oeuvres) PHONE 516-514-7656 WEB bethpagepolo.com chrome bumpers Polo, Farmingdale, Long Island History, Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Horse
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It's opening day for Polo at the Park at Bethpage Stage Park in Farmingdale 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The fields are running with thoroughbred horses and professional polo players bumping and jostling, trying to get at a small white ball for the goal. Gates open at 2 p.m. for tailgating. ADMISSION $5, plus $8 parking fee ($35 VIP admission includes open bar and hor d'oeuvres) PHONE 516-514-7656 WEB bethpagepolo.com chrome bumpers
It's all about nautical history -- head to the dock in Port Washington for activities focused on the waterfront during Harborfest Dock Day. Take a ride on the tall-ship schooner SoundWaters ($25 adults, $15 ages 5-12) or a spin on a water taxi ($20 adults, $10 younger than 12) to see various points of interest. Back on land, you'll find a 100-vendor craft show, free art classes and plenty of hands-on activities for kids. WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Town Dock, lower Main Street, Por Surfs, Port Washington, Beach, House Boat, Surf Turf, Nautical Quotes, Northern
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It's all about nautical history -- head to the dock in Port Washington for activities focused on the waterfront during Harborfest Dock Day. Take a ride on the tall-ship schooner SoundWaters ($25 adults, $15 ages 5-12) or a spin on a water taxi ($20 adults, $10 younger than 12) to see various points of interest. Back on land, you'll find a 100-vendor craft show, free art classes and plenty of hands-on activities for kids. WHEN|WHERE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Town Dock, lower Main Street, Por
The peonies date back to the 1930s at Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore, where more than 200 feet of beds are propagated from three original plants. Take a tour 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Reservations recommended. ADMISSION $12 ($10 advance) PHONE 631-889-1166 WEB sagtikosmanor.org Plants, Bay Shore, West Bay, Bay, West
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The peonies date back to the 1930s at Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore, where more than 200 feet of beds are propagated from three original plants. Take a tour 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Reservations recommended. ADMISSION $12 ($10 advance) PHONE 631-889-1166 WEB sagtikosmanor.org
Main Street and Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village is the place to be for the Spring Fling Arts and Musical Festival, where you'll find vendors selling handmade arts and crafts and demonstrating their skills and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. DaNica Shirey from "The Voice" 2014 and Salvatore Valentinetti from "American Idol" 2015 perform. Rain date June 13-14, ADMISSION Free PHONE 631-376-0009 WEB babylonvillagechamber.org Park Avenue, America's Got Talent, Rain Date, Deer Park, American Idol, Event, Angie
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Main Street and Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village is the place to be for the Spring Fling Arts and Musical Festival, where you'll find vendors selling handmade arts and crafts and demonstrating their skills and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. DaNica Shirey from "The Voice" 2014 and Salvatore Valentinetti from "American Idol" 2015 perform. Rain date June 13-14, ADMISSION Free PHONE 631-376-0009 WEB babylonvillagechamber.org
Join the Horticulture Society at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River for a show of rare perennials and specialty plants. Need help filling your gardens or flower pots? Master gardeners will be on hand to offer advice, along with tours of the new gardens as part of the society's annual plant sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7. ADMISSION $8 parking PHONE 631-581-1002 WEB bcahortsociety.org Warped Tour, Gardens, Tours, Garden, Annual Plants, Plant Sale, Gardening For Beginners, Master Gardener, Plant Needs
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Join the Horticulture Society at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River for a show of rare perennials and specialty plants. Need help filling your gardens or flower pots? Master gardeners will be on hand to offer advice, along with tours of the new gardens as part of the society's annual plant sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7. ADMISSION $8 parking PHONE 631-581-1002 WEB bcahortsociety.org
Stroll the relaxing Peconic Riverwalk in Riverhead while browsing antiques 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Antiques on the Riverfront. More than 50 exhibitors will be peddling their wares. Free admission, 516-868-2751, pekaleshows.com Vintage, Art, Veganism, Diet, Vegan, Times, Thrifting, Lifestyle, Antique Stores
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Stroll the relaxing Peconic Riverwalk in Riverhead while browsing antiques 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Antiques on the Riverfront. More than 50 exhibitors will be peddling their wares. Free admission, 516-868-2751, pekaleshows.com
Not your typical comedy show venue: "Latkes and Laughs" at Ben's Kosher Deli in Greenvale features local stand-up comedians performing after a prix-fixe beef brisket, chicken or latkes dinner, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Reservations and prepayment required. ADMISSION $40 (includes tax, gratuity and soft drinks) PHONE 516-621-3340 WEB bensdeli.net Recipes, Food Network, Pesto, Manado, Crispy Potatoes, Crispy, Cooking Recipes, Shredded Potatoes, Steak And Eggs
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Not your typical comedy show venue: "Latkes and Laughs" at Ben's Kosher Deli in Greenvale features local stand-up comedians performing after a prix-fixe beef brisket, chicken or latkes dinner, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Reservations and prepayment required. ADMISSION $40 (includes tax, gratuity and soft drinks) PHONE 516-621-3340 WEB bensdeli.net
Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown hops with activity 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at its Wildlife and Butterfly Craft Festival. On hand will be a 6-foot alligator, enormous snakes and porcupines, to name a few. Folks can enjoy the butterfly vivarium or music of live bands. Look for craft vendors, food and pet adoption events. $10 per family. 631-979-6344, sweetbriarnc.org. Nature, Bands, Crafts, Live Band, Adoption, Pet Adoption, Pet Adoption Event, Wildlife
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Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown hops with activity 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at its Wildlife and Butterfly Craft Festival. On hand will be a 6-foot alligator, enormous snakes and porcupines, to name a few. Folks can enjoy the butterfly vivarium or music of live bands. Look for craft vendors, food and pet adoption events. $10 per family. 631-979-6344, sweetbriarnc.org.
Will it be? All eyes will be on the Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah at the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday. With all reserved-seat tickets virtually sold out, the masses will stream into the track's general admission areas in hopes of catching a glimpse of Saturday's marquee mile-and-a-half race. New this year: general admission tickets are limited to 90,000 people and you must buy in advance via Ticketsmaster (800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com). Stick around post-race to wait ou Derby, Kentucky, American Pharoah, Derby Horse Race, Kentucky Derby Horses, The Belmont Stakes
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Will it be? All eyes will be on the Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah at the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday. With all reserved-seat tickets virtually sold out, the masses will stream into the track's general admission areas in hopes of catching a glimpse of Saturday's marquee mile-and-a-half race. New this year: general admission tickets are limited to 90,000 people and you must buy in advance via Ticketsmaster (800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com). Stick around post-race to wait ou
The food, rides, games and fun of the Eisenhower Park Family Festival in East Meadow begin this weekend. Head to Field 2 6-11 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, June 7 and the following weekend as well. Free admission ($30 unlimited rides), 516-455-3179, newtonshows.com Travel, Best, Fun, Riding, Park, Parks
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The food, rides, games and fun of the Eisenhower Park Family Festival in East Meadow begin this weekend. Head to Field 2 6-11 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, June 7 and the following weekend as well. Free admission ($30 unlimited rides), 516-455-3179, newtonshows.com
Front man Michael Glabicki brings Rusted Root to The Paramount in Huntington Friday with original songs and cuts from their newest album, "The Movement." The Wailers are also on the marquee, performing reggae music popularized by the late Bob Marley on what would have been the year of his 70th birthday. WHEN|WHERE 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 370 New York Ave., Huntington INFO 631-673-7300, theparamountny.com ADMISSION $20-$45 Birmingham, Bob Marley, Winter, Downtown Cincinnati, Daddies, York City
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Front man Michael Glabicki brings Rusted Root to The Paramount in Huntington Friday with original songs and cuts from their newest album, "The Movement." The Wailers are also on the marquee, performing reggae music popularized by the late Bob Marley on what would have been the year of his 70th birthday. WHEN|WHERE 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5 370 New York Ave., Huntington INFO 631-673-7300, theparamountny.com ADMISSION $20-$45
Take a full moon twilight cruise on the Peconic River aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat in Riverhead. Board at sunset for the two-hour cruise into Flanders Bay that features local wines served along with a cheese and fruit presentation. Meet at the Seaside Grill behind the Hyatt Place East End hotel. A naturalist points out local fauna and flora along the way. WHEN|WHERE 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 5, Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, Riverhead. Reservations required. INFO 631-208-9 Adventure, Marine Life, Boat Tours, Boat, Set Sail, Waterway, River
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Take a full moon twilight cruise on the Peconic River aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat in Riverhead. Board at sunset for the two-hour cruise into Flanders Bay that features local wines served along with a cheese and fruit presentation. Meet at the Seaside Grill behind the Hyatt Place East End hotel. A naturalist points out local fauna and flora along the way. WHEN|WHERE 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 5, Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, Riverhead. Reservations required. INFO 631-208-9
Hand-made quilts will be featured at the Peconic Quilt Show, June 4-5, 2011 at Suffolk Community College in Riverhead. Places, Quilts, Quilt, Community, The Good Place
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Hand-made quilts will be featured at the Peconic Quilt Show, June 4-5, 2011 at Suffolk Community College in Riverhead.
Consider it another British invasion -- Cinema Arts Centre presents an evening devoted to the music of the Fab Four with two lectures by a Beatles expert. "Tomorrow Never Knows" starts at 6:30 p.m. with a talk focused on the 1966 classic album, "Revolver" -- including insights, rare audio and video. At 9 p.m., "A Trip Through Strawberry Fields" looks at the making of the classics, "Penny Lane," "A Day in the Life" and "Strawberry Fields Forever." WHEN|WHERE 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 423 Beatles, Jazz, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul Mccartney, Greatest Album Covers, Beatles Revolver Album, Beatles Abbey Road, Rock And Roll
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Consider it another British invasion -- Cinema Arts Centre presents an evening devoted to the music of the Fab Four with two lectures by a Beatles expert. "Tomorrow Never Knows" starts at 6:30 p.m. with a talk focused on the 1966 classic album, "Revolver" -- including insights, rare audio and video. At 9 p.m., "A Trip Through Strawberry Fields" looks at the making of the classics, "Penny Lane," "A Day in the Life" and "Strawberry Fields Forever." WHEN|WHERE 6:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 423
The Jewish Film Festival at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills continues with screenings of four short films 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 ($14) and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4 ($10). In one film, "Call Her Lotte," pictured, the friendship of two women is tested as one woman's husband becomes a high ranking SS officer. 516-484-1545, sjjcc.org. Films, Jewish Film Festival, Movie Tv, Sid, Officer, Movies, Film, East Hills, Short Film
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The Jewish Film Festival at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills continues with screenings of four short films 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 ($14) and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4 ($10). In one film, "Call Her Lotte," pictured, the friendship of two women is tested as one woman's husband becomes a high ranking SS officer. 516-484-1545, sjjcc.org.
A family-friendly led hike through open-field trails under a full moon is planned for 9 Tuesday, June 2 at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center in Bridgehampton. Call 631-537-9735 to register. $7 ($5 ages 3-12), sofo.org. Nocturne, Full Moon, Moon, Luna, Photo, The Moon Is Beautiful, Photo Galleries, Sunset, Beautiful Moon
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A family-friendly led hike through open-field trails under a full moon is planned for 9 Tuesday, June 2 at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center in Bridgehampton. Call 631-537-9735 to register. $7 ($5 ages 3-12), sofo.org.
Join the Bay Shore tradition of watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade 2 p.m. tomorrow and continue on to Changing Times' Parking Lot Party, from 1 to 9 p.m., complete with a beer truck, DJ and Irish food. Punk, Irish, St Patrick’s Day, St Patricks Day, St Patrick, Party, Patrick, The St, Beer Truck
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Join the Bay Shore tradition of watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade 2 p.m. tomorrow and continue on to Changing Times' Parking Lot Party, from 1 to 9 p.m., complete with a beer truck, DJ and Irish food.
You won't need a wishing well to find luck in Massapequa. Legend has it a fiberglass horse, buffalo and totem pole that belong to a giant Indian statue bring visitors good fortune. Big Chief Lewis, built by Rodman Shutt of Pennsylvania, was brought to his home in Massapequa on May 21, 1968. Long Islanders search for the statue, found between the Massapequa Post Office and the Big Chief Lewis Building off Sunrise Highway, to make wishes at the artifact. Statue, Raising, Roadside Attractions, Levittown, Roadside, Massapequa Park, Island Getaway
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You won't need a wishing well to find luck in Massapequa. Legend has it a fiberglass horse, buffalo and totem pole that belong to a giant Indian statue bring visitors good fortune. Big Chief Lewis, built by Rodman Shutt of Pennsylvania, was brought to his home in Massapequa on May 21, 1968. Long Islanders search for the statue, found between the Massapequa Post Office and the Big Chief Lewis Building off Sunrise Highway, to make wishes at the artifact.
Richard Nixon's well-known cocker spaniel, Checkers, was buried in Wantagh's Bide-a-Wee Pet Cemetery in 1964. Long Islanders still visit Checkers' tombstone and place small American flags on the plot. Cocker Spaniel, Jones Beach Long Island, Small American Flags, Jones Beach, Montauk Lighthouse
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Richard Nixon's well-known cocker spaniel, Checkers, was buried in Wantagh's Bide-a-Wee Pet Cemetery in 1964. Long Islanders still visit Checkers' tombstone and place small American flags on the plot.
The New Hyde Park McDonald's is known for more than just its burgers and fries. It's also the site of a historic mansion from the 19th century. Because the Colonial-era home is considered a local landmark, McDonald's was not allowed to completely demolish it. Instead, the interior was converted into a fast food restaurant and the exterior was restored. Interior, Exterior, Home, Friends, Colonial
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The New Hyde Park McDonald's is known for more than just its burgers and fries. It's also the site of a historic mansion from the 19th century. Because the Colonial-era home is considered a local landmark, McDonald's was not allowed to completely demolish it. Instead, the interior was converted into a fast food restaurant and the exterior was restored.
Protected by a pavilion, an old statue of Hercules can be found near the water along Main Street in Stony Brook. The colored figurehead of the Greek mythological hero was attached to the front of a U.S. Navy boat, the U.S.S. Ohio, in 1820. The ship, the first to leave the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was involved in a wreck in the late 1980s. But the ship's figurehead, anchor and whaleboat were preserved and brought to Stony Brook. 1980s, Ohio, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Stony Brook, Stony, Anchor
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Protected by a pavilion, an old statue of Hercules can be found near the water along Main Street in Stony Brook. The colored figurehead of the Greek mythological hero was attached to the front of a U.S. Navy boat, the U.S.S. Ohio, in 1820. The ship, the first to leave the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was involved in a wreck in the late 1980s. But the ship's figurehead, anchor and whaleboat were preserved and brought to Stony Brook.
In the middle of an intersection in Smithtown, you'll find a large statue of a bull. The 14-foot-tall bull, built in 1941, commemorates the founding of Smithtown by Richard Smythe. The bull represents the legend that Smythe obtained the land during a bargain with the Indians. Smythe supposedly made a deal that allowed him to keep all of the land that he was able to ride through, while on the back of a bull, in one day. The once-bronze bull shows its age, now appearing a green-and-blue hue. Hue, Long Island Ny, East Coast, Smithtown
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In the middle of an intersection in Smithtown, you'll find a large statue of a bull. The 14-foot-tall bull, built in 1941, commemorates the founding of Smithtown by Richard Smythe. The bull represents the legend that Smythe obtained the land during a bargain with the Indians. Smythe supposedly made a deal that allowed him to keep all of the land that he was able to ride through, while on the back of a bull, in one day. The once-bronze bull shows its age, now appearing a green-and-blue hue.