Long Beach was just awarded a whopping $1.45 million from New York State to enhance amenities along its 2.25-mile stretch of ...

After a long, dark winter, things are slowly coming alive in Long Beach. A bike ride down the boardwalk, and a stolen moment on the sand is a snapshot of a season that isn't too far away.

Think New York is all concrete and chaos? Well, think again. Just an hour from Manhattan, escape the city by taking a day trip to one of these stunning Long Island beaches.

A comprehensive guide to Long Island's accessible parks, highlighting stroller- and wheelchair-friendly paths in Nassau and ...