Montauk Point State Park

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish &amp; Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, October 2, 2026, and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 4, 2026. Fish must be landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier beginning at the western most tip of Napeague State Park and encompassing all points east. All areas must be accessible on foot or by wading. Swimming is prohibited. Hither Hills State Park in Montauk will be the official weigh-in and photo verification station for the tournament. This year, the Striped Bass category will be a Catch-Photo-Release format.&nbsp;
Prizes will be awarded to the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass. New York State minimum qualifying weight and size limits will be in effect. Only one prize per person, per species, will be awarded. A drawing for raffle prizes will be held at the award ceremony on Sunday at 12:30pm at the lower lot of Montauk Point State Park. You must be present to win. The entry fee is $20 per angler. Please make checks or money orders payable to NHT-LI. Credit Cards will be accepted for online registration only.&nbsp;
To Apply: 
Online: Deadline Friday, September 25, 2026 URL: <a href="https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/2026-fred-golofaro-memorial" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/2026-fred-golofaro-memorial</a>
In Person: Deadline Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 9:00AM Hither Hills State Park 2 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk NY 11954 631-668-2554
By Mail: Deadline Friday, September 25, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Montauk Surf Classic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; P.O. Box 247&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Babylon, NY&nbsp;11702
For an application and/or additional information please contact the Long Island State Parks Recreation Department @ 631-321-3510 or liparksrecreation@parks.ny.gov.&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament

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2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic...

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will...

2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2026 Pitch &amp; Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park. This outing is open to the first 72 registrants who will tee off at 10:00AM on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Robert Moses Pitch &amp; Putt Golf Course. A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday October 11, 2026. 
Prizes and awards will be given for team low gross, men’s and women’s individual low score and closet to the pin. The entry fee is $40.00 per person or $160.00 per foursome. This fee entitles the participant to a continental breakfast, lunch, awards &amp; a giveaway. Application deadline is September 25, 2026.
For Information or to Register, please contact the Regional Recreation department at 631.321.3510 or <a href="mailto:LIParksRecreation@parks.ny.gov">LIParksRecreation@parks.ny.gov</a>.

Local Event: 2026 Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park

2026 Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2026 Pitch & Putt...

2026 Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park

Hempstead Lake State Park, 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead, NY, 11552

The Annual Fall Family Freshwater Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, October 17&nbsp;from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is held in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Festival activities include&nbsp;fishing with free loaner rods and bait, fishing instruction, casting instruction, and fish-cleaning services. In addition to fishing opportunities, the Fishing Festival features a children’s casting for pumpkins contest, DEC and State Parks displays, and additional children's entertainment. Prior to the festival, State Parks will stock both the South and McDonald ponds in Hempstead Lake State Park with brook and rainbow trout.
For more information, please call&nbsp;Hempstead Lake State Park at (516) 766-1029 or I-FISH-NY at (631) 444-0283.

Local Event: Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park

Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park

The Annual Fall Family Freshwater Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 am to...

Captree Bait and Tackle Shop

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic Bluefish &amp; Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will begin at Noon, Friday, October 23, 2026, and continue until Noon, Sunday, October 25, 2026. All Bluefish &amp; Striped Bass must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank, or pier in the waters between the Jones Beach West End and the east jetty of the Moriches Inlet.
Captree Bait &amp; Tackle will be the official weigh in and photo verification station for the tournament. The Striped Bass category will be a Catch-Photo-Release format, where Blue Fish will be weighed. Prizes will be awarded to the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass. 
The entry fee is $20 per angler. Please make checks or money orders payable to NHT-LI. Credit Cards will be accepted for online registration only. 

To Apply: 
Online: Deadline Friday, October 16, 2026 URL: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnaturalheritagetrust.jotform.com%2Fform%2Fsouth-shore-classic-2026&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFynn.Haughney%40parks.ny.gov%7C9aaeaf9355144b7fa91a08df1a7d321d%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C639258797146084947%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5aelnRP8YjCIodAb%2F0Yx01Q39ZAjSyu4n4LMWXPVqok%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://naturalheritagetrust.jotform.com/form/south-shore-classic-2026</a>

By Mail: Deadline Friday, October 16, 2026 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;South Shore Classic &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;P.O. Box 247 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Babylon, NY 11702 








In Person: Deadline Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 9:00AM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Captree Bait &amp; Tackle Shop&nbsp;631-668-3232 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3500 Ocean Pkwy &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bay Shore, NY 11706

Local Event: 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic

2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic

Attention all anglers! The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will...

Belmont Lake State Park Southern State Parkway Exit 38

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Great Jack-o’-Lantern Sail will take place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Belmont Lake State Park. Festivities begin at 3:00PM and will conclude at 6:30PM; the Jack-o’-Lanterns will set sail at approximately 6:15PM. Everyone is welcome to join in this spooky celebration! In addition to the Jack-o’-Lantern Sail on the lake at dusk, there will be a kid friendly spooky house, a magic show, a petting zoo, character meet &amp; greets, children’s games and more! Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. Pumpkin Park Sweet Street presented by Connoisseur Media Long Island will bring activities and candy from local businesses, so don’t forget a trick-or-treat bag! All activities are free! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. If you would like to have your Jack-o’-Lantern in the sail, register at <a href="https://bookwhen.com/jackolantern" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bookwhen.com/jackolantern</a>.&nbsp;Registration is limited to the first 50 carved pumpkins. Pumpkins must be between the size of a soccer ball and a basketball and dropped off at Belmont Lake State Park Boat Dock the day of the event between 10:00am and 4:00pm. For additional information, please call the Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or email liparksrecreation@parks.ny.gov.

Local Event: The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park 2026

The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Great...

The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park 2026

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Blue Point Nature Preserve

Join us for the 10th Annual William’s Chalk the Walk taking place at the Blue Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, 10/3/2026. This is a joyous event filled with art, music, raffles, food trucks, and fun, raising money for children being treated for cancer. Participants will purchase a ticket for a 4' x 4' chalk box specific to age categories (for consideration for art awards). Chalk boxes can be done individually or in groups. All chalk entries are eligible for an art prize. Please stay tuned for updates regarding the weather and the status of this outdoor event. Proceeds will support William's Superhero Fund &amp; William's Heart-Works. Visit www.williamswarriors.org for more information about William and our mission.

Local Event: 10th Annual William's Chalk the Walk

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10th Annual William's Chalk the Walk

Join us for the 10th Annual William’s Chalk the Walk taking place at the Blue Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, 10/3/2026....

The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery

Join Jet Direct Mortgage, The Stone Goat, and Paws of War for an afternoon of food, music, friends, pups, and fun, all for a great cause! All proceeds benefit Paws of WarPaw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops &amp; Paws brings the community together to support Paws of War, an organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their companion animals.Come out and enjoy: $7 Beers - Apps - Live Music - Dog-Friendly Fun - Dog Costume Contest - Local Vendors - Raffle Baskets - GiveawaysBring your friends, bring your family, and of course, bring your pup!Every beer, raffle, and good time helps support an organization doing incredible work for the heroes and animals who need it most.

Local Event: “Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws” Benefiting Paws of War

“Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws”...

Join Jet Direct Mortgage, The Stone Goat, and Paws of War for an afternoon of food, music, friends, pups, and fun, all for a...

“Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws” Benefiting Paws of War

Wacoal, 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Suite 903, Riverhead, NY, 11901

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs from October 2-4; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct 2-4)

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct 2-4)

Harp & Hound

As we begin to approach the Thanksgiving holiday season, I’m reaching out to you not only as a colleague, but as President of Islip Food for Hope and as someone who believes deeply in the power of our community taking care of one another.
This Thanksgiving, our goal is to make sure 1,300 local families can sit down together and enjoy a warm, traditional Thanksgiving dinner through our Boxes of Love program.
For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering around a table filled with food, family, laughter, and traditions. But for far too many families in our community, putting that meal on the table is a real struggle. Food insecurity continues to impact more of our neighbors, seniors, and families than many of us realize.
That’s why this work means so much to me.
One of our favorite annual fundraisers is coming up at the Harp &amp; Hound in Islip. It’s always a great day filled with football, great food, tons of raffles, friends, and, of course, our famous Stop the Clock Drawing!
There is no admission fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at your own expense, so come down, spend the day with us, watch some football, and most importantly, help us help others.
We currently have just 150 Stop the Clock tickets left to sell, and I would love the support of my colleagues in helping us sell every last one.
Purchase your Stop the Clock ticket here: You do not have to be present to Win! <a href="https://square.link/u/WWPj5mDz?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase a Stop the Clock Ticket</a>
You do not need to be present to win. Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email with your ticket number(s).
Starting at 5pm Every 15 minutes, we will draw a $500 winner, and our final drawing will be for $2,500! And here’s the best part: even if your ticket wins, it goes right back into the drawing and can win again.
Every ticket we sell brings us one step closer to filling another Box of Love and putting a Thanksgiving dinner on another family's table.
I have always believed that when our community comes together, there is very little we cannot accomplish. 1,300 families is an ambitious goal, but behind every one of those boxes is a family who deserves to know that their community cares about them.
Please consider purchasing a ticket, sharing this with your family and friends, or joining us at the Harp &amp; Hound. Together, we can make this Thanksgiving a little warmer and a little brighter for 1,300 families.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for always supporting the communities we serve.
With gratitude,
Eddie Fraser President Islip Food for Hope, Inc.

Local Event: Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser

Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser

As we begin to approach the Thanksgiving holiday season, I’m reaching out to you not only as a colleague, but as President of...

There's a new bell on the block. Come celebrate your new favorite Taco Bell at 5159 Sunrise Highway North, Bohemia, NY 11716.


The first 100 customers get a free Cruchwrap Supreme.
Strategically positioned across from the Sayville Plaza on Sunrise Highway, the newest restaurant will serve residents, shoppers, commuters, and visitors throughout the surrounding area. The opening represents Taco Bell’s continued investment in growing communities and its commitment to providing fast, craveable food experiences for fans across the region.

Local Event: Taco Bell Grand Opening in Bohemia, NY

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Taco Bell Grand Opening in Bohemia, NY

There's a new bell on the block. Come celebrate your new favorite Taco Bell at 5159 Sunrise Highway North, Bohemia, NY...

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2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament

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Montauk Point State Park, 2000 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY

2026 Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park

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600 Robert Moses State Pkwy, Babylon, NY