It’s been nearly 100 years since Jones Beach State Park opened to the public. News 12 spoke to archivist and curator Joshua Cortez about the history of the Central Mall and how it was made to look like a ship.


Curator discusses how Central Mall at Jones Beach was built to look like a ship

It costs $2 an hour to park in metered lots in Port Jefferson on weekdays and $3 an hour on weekends. Shop owners say those fees are too high.

Cost of Port Jefferson parking hurting business, shop & restaurant owners

Nassau County police said they arrested Joseph Horner, 27, and charged him with second-degree murder.

Oceanside music school teacher believed to have strangled sister-in-law in North Massapequa homicide case, prosecutor says

Olivia Bithorn Russell is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 18-month-old son, who prosecutors said died after a popcorn kernel became lodged in his throat. She was allegedly binge drinking in another room.

Merrick mother charged in toddler’s death

Emily Kelly, the fiancée of Duncan’s father, is charged with murder in the 7-year-old’s death. Kelly’s mother and daughter are also facing charges.

Justice for Jor’Dynn: Crowds gather after alleged abuse of 7-year-old girl

Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview held its annual “Holocaust Survivor Celebration Luncheon” honoring dozens of Holocaust survivors.

Ad Choices

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Privacy Manager