Shoutout to Getting Old!

This one is for the animal lovers... and our golden hot teas! We're chatting all about our new little lizard friends finding their way all across the island! While they may be cute we have more to highlight with some amazing outdoor dining spots to frequent this summer and an incredible Long Islander of the week who knows how to fight for what she loves despite her past.

#ShowUsYourLongIslander

This week’s Long Islander shoutout Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. Given her bravery in surviving this horrific era of her live, some days she fights back tears and others she just fights… For the last seven years, Gilda has been taking boxing and strengthening classes. She says she loves doing it every second because she can get out all of her frustration and remain active. Gilda’s story is an incredible reminder of the strength, resilience and passion that comes from our community while also supporting a local business at the Fitness Center she frequents.

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Long Island’s wall lizard population is booming, and spreading east

For more than 60 years, these warm-weather lizards have been crawling their way through Nassau and Suffolk counties, with the past decade seeing a noticeable uptick in sightings.

In Central Suffolk, scores of lizards started appearing in large numbers in the Centereach and Selden areas this spring.

Have you seen these lizards pop up where you live? Write to us or CALL and let us know your stories on our new Long Island natives!

NEW BLOG: Long Island Outdoor Dining Spots

Don’t skip out on the warm fresh air while dining and sit outdoors! It’s what we all look forward to all year long: outdoor dining. Long Island has dockside dining, beachside dining, classic patio dining, and even airconditioned igloo dining, so pick your preferred view and check out the venue options for your next meal.

Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog

#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland

Friday, August 1st

-Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Lucinda Williams & More at Jones Beach Theater

-Spend the weekend at Adventureland!

-Discovery Wetlands Cruise in Stony Brook

-Paumonok Vineyards Sunset Fridays in Riverhead

Saturday, August 2nd

-Saturday Night Fireworks Spectacular at Long Island Ducks

-All New NEON NIGHTS at Splish Splash! (check out our TikTok for a preview!)

-Craft Fair at The Shoppes at East Wind

-LIRR and Metro-North Summer Saturdays!

For more events to check out and detailed info please visit discoverlongisland.com or download our mobile app!

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