LongIsland.com’s 2014 Labor Day Weekend Fun Guide

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun is stopping any time soon! Labor Day Weekend is little more than a week a way, and this year, Long Islanders are in luck, because the entire weekend is packed with tons of holiday fun! Whether you're looking for a laid back way to say goodbye to Summer with your friends, or you're looking to enjoy one last Big Hurrah with the family before the kids go back to school, we've got you covered with all of the best Labor Day Weekend Events and Things to Do. From the best festivals, fairs, concerts, nightlife and events, to fun ideas like enjoying a day at the beach, or hosting the Ultimate Goodbye Summer BBQ, we've got the scoop on all the best ways to make the most out of your three day holiday weekend! 

For All the Best Labor Day Weekend Fun, Click Here!

Shark Week on Long Island: What to Know About Sharks in Our Waters

This weekend marked the beginning of Shark Week - the Discovery Channel's annual celebration of all things shark-y! Although locals do not typically associate shark encounters with Long Island's sandy shores, there have been numerous occasions where sharks have been spotted along our coasts - a twenty six footer washed up in Babylon just last year!

To find out more about staying safe during a shark encounter, and for more local Shocking Shark Stats, click here!

LongIsland.com's August Family Fun Guide - Summer Fun, Festivals, Concerts, & More!

The end of summer is near but August is still jam packed with fun things to do. Make the most out of the rest of your summer by attending some of Long Island's fairs, festivals, car shows, and concerts. There will be plenty of food, fun, and entertainment for both children and adults. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful, warm weather while you still can. Whether you're a kid trying to squeeze the last moments of Summer fun out of the season, or you're simply a kid at heart that enjoys the warm weather, we've got you covered with the scoop on all the best local fun happening on Long Island this August. 

For LongIsland.com's August Family Fun Guide, click here!

Super Star Gazing Spots on Long Island

Nothing is more relaxing than gazing up at the stars on a warm Summer night. Luckily for Long Island, there are plenty of places where you can go stargazing locally that are nice and dark, and far away from the bright city lights. Whether you're a novice, and you simply like looking up at the sky, or Star Gazing is one of your favorite past times, you won't want to miss out on this great list of wonderful places where you can relax, and look up at the sky!

For the scoop on the best local Star Gazing Spots, click here!

Rockin' Out on the Cheap: Free Summer Concerts on Long Island 2014

This Summer, there are tons of amazing concerts happening right here on Long Island. Luckily for those of us looking to enjoy some frugal fun this season, plenty of them are also free! From special Summer Concert Series that will be held in local towns across the Island, to other great gigs happening at Main Street Days and local venues - this Summer, there are tons of great free concerts that you won't want to miss! This season, make the most out of living on Long Island, and get out there and enjoy some of the local fun - you won't regret it!

For the scoop on LI's best Free Summer Rock Concerts, Click Here!

Long Island’s 2014 4th of July Weekend Guide: Fireworks, Festivals, and Tons of Family Fun!

This year, Long Islanders will be celebrating with tons of fun across LI - from awe-inspiring firework displays, to festivals & carnivals that are sure to be a ton of fun for the whole family, to picnics, BBQs, and of course fun at the beach - there are great ways to celebrate Independence Day no matter how you’d like to spend the day. From Nassau County all the way out to the East End, there are a multitude of celebrations happening, and plenty of opportunities to get in on the fun. 

There’s no reason not to enjoy the holiday and celebrate our great country’s independence - with the 4th falling on a Friday, we’re in for an entire weekend of celebrations and fun! Our great guide has everything you’ve been searching for when it comes to celebrating this 4th of July - check it out!

For all of the best local 4th of July Fun, click here! 

LongIsland.com's 2014 June Family Fun Guide: Fairs & Festivals, Father's Day, & More Summer Fun!

Looking for the best ways to enjoy the month of June? We've got you covered! Whether you're looking to enjoy some fun in the sun at some of the great upcoming local festivals & fairs, or you're in the mood for an amazing concert experience, we've got you covered! The guide is packed with tons of great ways to enjoy the beautiful weather as we transition from Spring to Summer, as well as lots of fun that the whole family can enjoy this month. 

To check out LongIsland.com's June Family Fun Guide, click here!

Five Fabulously Fruity Frozen Cocktails

During the warmer months it's nice to take a break from all of the different beers and breweries and enjoy a nice, fruity, thirst quenching cocktail. Perfect for impressing friends with some aesthetically pleasing, colorful drinks or for simply enjoying them yourself while lying out by the pool with a good book. Get out the blender and cocktail shaker and head to your local liquor store or supermarket to start making up some of these fabulous cocktails.

For all of the great cocktail recipes, click here!

Best Bets for Beaches This Summer on Long Island

 Long Island has always been well-known for it's beaches, and whether you're a local or a tourist, catching some rays & enjoying some fun in the sun is a pastime that can't be passed up this summer! To make things simpler for you this seasons, we've put together a great guide to our favorite beaches across the Island, on both shores, and in both counties. This way, when you're packing up your beach bag, and deciding where to go, you'll be able to pick the best place for you more quickly, and dive right into the fun in the sun! So grab your suit, your flip flops, and get ready - it's time to head to the beach!

To get the scoop on LI's Best Beaches, click here!

Memorial Day Weekend 2014: Celebrate with Fireworks, Parades, BBQs & Lots of Family Fun!

For many, the three day weekend marks the unofficial start to Summer - the holiday falls on the last Monday of May, and you can really start to feel summer in the air! This year, there will be firework shows, parades, barbecues, and celebrations happening all weekend long across the Island, and if you haven’t yet set in stone how you’ll be celebrating, not to worry! We’ve got a great guide put together for you filled with all of the holiday fun that you’re looking for, from laid back ways to enjoy the weekend, to high octane summer fun.

For all of the best upcoming Memorial Day Weekend entertainment, click here! 

National Travel & Tourism Week on Long Island - Check Out The Best Local Attractions & Landmarks!

 Long Island is home to many amazing attractions - from Belmont Raceway, to the East End's iconic Montauk Lighthouse, LI is packed with noteworthy attractions from end to end. This week is National Travel & Tourism Week - why not check out some of our local landmarks in celebration? With so many great things to see, and places to go, you could spend the whole week checking out all of the great landmarks and attractions on Long Island, and still not visit them all! This is also a great opportunity to not only get out and enjoy all that Long Island has to offer, but learn a bit more about our local history while you're at it! This week, if you're stumped when it comes to planning fun things to do, then we've got you covered - we've rounded up info on some of the best local landmarks & attractions that call Long Island home - click here to find out more!

LongIsland.com's 2014 May Family Fun Guide Is Here!

We have officially entered the month of May, and needless to say, the fun has just begun! This month, there are going to be all sorts of great events and things to do here on Long Island - from special events at the local parks, to holiday celebrations the Memorial Day, May is absolutely jam packed with fun - there's really something for everyone! Want the scoop on all the hottest happenings for the month? Then you won't want to miss LongIsland.com's May Family Fun Guide - our latest monthly guide for finding the best local happenings all month long. If you're ready to make the most of May, then head over to the site, and check out the guide - you won't be disappointed! 

To check out LongIsland.com's May Family Fun Guide, click here!

Take Small Steps Toward a Greener Lifestyle This Earth Day!

 Today is Earth Day, and around the country and across the Island, folks are celebrating nature in a variety of ways - from community clean up events, to going green pledges, there are lots of ways to help protect the planet, and even small changes can have big benefits! Going Green doesn't have to be overwhelming - making little changes in your life can have a major effect. Not sure how to get started? Not to worry! In honor of Earth Day, we've put together a great guide to small steps that you can take that can help the planet. They're so simple that they'll become habit before you know it - how easy is that! 

To Find Out What Small Steps You Can Take this Earth Day, Click Here!

It's Look Up at the Sky Day - Here's What to Watch Out For!

 Today, April 14th is Look Up at the Sky Day, and this year, stargazers are in for a real treat! Late late tonight, you'll be able to see a lunar phenomena known as the Blood Moon - a lunar eclipse that makes the moon appear copper in color! In addition to tonight's excitement in the sky, the Lyrid Meteor Shower will also be viewable this week starting on the 16th, although the peak day to view will be next Tuesday, the 22nd.

Looking for somewhere nice and dark where you can Look Up at the Sky? We've got you covered! 

Click here for the scoop on where to go to view the Blood Moon and the upcoming Meteor Shower!

Spring Break Staycations: Make the Best of Spring Break on a Budget

For many local students, Spring Break will begin this upcoming weekend. For kids, this means time to kick back and relax now that midterms are finally over, and the weather is beginning to warm back up. Parents, on the other hand, don't have it so easy - they'll be tasked with coming up with all sorts of creative ways to keep the entire brood entertained for a week or more while school's not in session. For those of you who aren't going away this Spring Break, there's still plenty of fun! We've put together a great guide for parents planning a fun filled staycation this Spring. Whether you're looking for educational fun, you want to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, or you simply are looking for a good excuse to get out of the house, we've got you covered! 

For all of the Spring Break Staycation Fun, Click Here!

Hop To It: Themed Baskets that Even the Easter Bunny Will Envy

With Easter comes the expectation of baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, jelly beans, and of course Easter Eggs. This year, why not go for something a little different - we've got some great ideas for egg-cellent Easter Basket themes that are sure to please this holiday! No matter who you'll be gifting this holiday, we've got you covered - we've got all sorts of sweet treats for everyone - sports lovers, gardeners, artsy folks, and everyone in between! This year, you can create a basket that even the Easter Bunny himself would be envious of - so what are you waiting for? Hop to it! 

To Check Out our Egg-Citing Easter Basket Ideas, Click Here!

Enjoy Harmless Fun with April Fools' Day Pranks for Kids

April Fools' Day is almost here - how will you be celebrating the day with your family? If you're looking for ways to enjoy some harmless, good-natured fun, then you've come to the right place! We've put together some great pranks that are sure to put a smile on everyone's faces this holiday - even those who are getting pranked! Participating in some harmless fun is a great way to teach your kids that you can play a joke without hurting anyone - these simple pranks are sure to elicit big laughs from everyone involved, and are the perfect way to enjoy April Fools' Day!

For the scoop on some great harmless pranks, click here!

Preparing for the Warmer Weather: Spring into Spring Cleaning

Spring has arrived and most of you are heading outdoors to enjoy the weather but a lot are also organizing and giving your home's a fresh feel with the traditional spring cleaning! The beginning of spring is a popular time to do some deep-down cleaning on your home. This goes for the inside and outside, top to bottom! Many like to organize as well and throw old things away in order to start fresh with the new season! A great way to do this is by using the "out with the old, in with the new" process. Donate any clothes, toys or other items that you don't need anymore and give others a chance to start fresh this spring, too! 

For the scoop on Spring Cleaning, click here!

LongIsland.com Alexa Rank Climbs as More Locals Turn to Site Daily for All Things Long Island

 As LongIsland.com continues to expand its localized information, news, and resources, its Alexa.com ranking has continued to climb. As of February 26th, the site's US Ranking is 8,866, a significant jump from the previous year - in July of 2013, LongIsland.com US Ranking was 12,978. Alexa Rankings are determined by comparing how well a website is performing in comparison to all other websites on the internet over the period of the past three months. For almost two decades, Alexa has been the premier online tool for tracking the success and popularity of websites.

Since relaunching LongIsland.com in March of 2012, the Long Island Media team has continued to expand the site's content and resources, including its ever-popular Things to Do Section, thorough Resources and helpful Guides, and its extensive Business Directory, as well as countless other sections throughout the site. With the number of daily visitors continuing to grow, its no surprise that LongIsland.com's Alexa Ranking has jumped so significantly from 2013, moving up thousands of places in a matter of just a few months.

To read this Press Release in full on LongIsland.com, click here!

Break out Your Masks & Beads for Mardi Gras!

 Mardi Gras is right around the corner and celebrations full of rich eating and partying are underway. Mardi Gras, also known as "Fat Tuesday" and "Carnival season" to most Americans, is held the day before Ash Wednesday and follows unique traditions to celebrate. Although the Mardi Gras traditions differ from city to city, most include dressing up in fun costumes and decorative masks while wearing multiple strands of colorful beads around their necks as they wander through the streets during parades and parties. 

For the full scoop on this year's Mardi Gras fun, click here!