LI Main Street Alliance
incomplete list of Downtown Events
Vision and our LI Main Street Alliance partners have assembled this preliminary list of downtown events. We know there are many more so please email us at ea@visionlongisland.org for ones we have missed.
In the meantime head out to our downtowns and Main Streets, patronize local businesses and appreciate the food, art, music, culture and fun of our communities this summer, into the fall and year round!
LI Main Street News will be taping on Main Streets throughout this summer. We started this last week in Farmingdale, Babylon, Patchogue and Oyster Bay. Stay tuned for interviews with local businesses, Chambers, Mayors and local residents and we hope to see you on Main Street!!
Baldwin Music in the Park
Thursday, July 20, 7 PM to 9 PM
Silver Lake Park in Baldwin. More dates to be announced
July 19th through July 23rd
Selected films will screen in the Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. It includes festival-long networking, daily industry panels, opening and closing night parties, screenings, and awards ceremony. Click here for more information
Bellmore Family Street Festival & Carnival
September 21st through September 24th
Crafters, vendors, live music, food, entertainment and carnival rides throughout Bellmore Village
Every Saturday through Halloween from 10 am – 3 pm
Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach
Features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art Click here for more information
City of Long Beach Arts & Crafts Fair
10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday July 22nd, Sunday July 23rd
Hosted by Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair located at Broadway and New York Avenue Click here for more information
City of Long Beach Farmers Market
Every Saturday and Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kennedy Plaza in front of Long Beach City Hall Click here for more information
City of Long Beach
2023 Summer Concert Series on the Beach
Every Wednesday night at 8:00pm
The concerts will take place on rotating beaches, including Grand Boulevard, Riverside Boulevard and Neptune Boulevard. There is a diverse line-up of bands with something for everyone. Bring a beach chair or blanket, and why not order dinner to the beach from one of our amazing Long Beach restaurants. Click here for more information
City of Glen Cove Downtown Sounds
July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Village Square Click here for more information
City of Glen Cove
St. Rocco's Feast
July 26-30, 6pm-11pm; Saturday, 3pm-11pm; Sunday, 3pm-10pm
Food, games, rides, and other vendors Click here for more information
Franklin Square Street Fair
October 7, 2023, Rain date October 8 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Franklin Avenue at Hempstead Turnpike
Live entertainment vendors, food trucks. Click here for more information
Manhasset Al Fresco
June 25, July 9, July 23, August 12 (movie night), September 10.
Manhasset Al Fresco, Outdoor Dining, Shopping, Live Entertainment Click here for more information
Oyster Bay
Cruise Night Car Show & Family Fun Night
Tuesday evenings through September 5th, 2022
5:45 PM until dark
Oyster Bay - East Norwich Chamber of Commerce presents Oyster Bay Cruise Night Car Show & Family Fun Night Click here for more information
Oyster Bay
Dancing in the Street
July 14, 21, 28, August 4, and 11, 7:00PM to 9:00PM
This summer series, led by DJ and dancer Louis Del Prete, will be held at Audrey Avenue around the Bandstand. Bring a chair if desired and get ready for an evening of music, dance, and pure enjoyment. Click here for more information
Oyster Bay Farmers Market
July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 19.
In front of Town Hall, 74 Audrey Avenue Click here for more information
Port Washington
Summer Community Band
Friday Nights July 14, July 21, and July 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Port Washington Community Band - John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell Sunset Park. Click here for more information
The third Saturday of the month, July through August 19
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Vendors from all over Long Island and the Tri-State area will be in attendance selling custom, personalized, ONE-OF-A-KIND items. Food, Drinks & Sweets will also be available for purchase. John J. Byrne Community Center, 800 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale Click here for more information
September 17, 10 AM to 5 PM
Ransom Beach, Bayville
Vendors selling unique handcrafted items as well as general merchandise at great prices. Great Live Music, Kids Fun Zone, petting zoo, Great food choices. and much more. Click here for more information
Village of Cedarhurst Summer Concerts
Every Tuesday night until August 29th, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Free concerts at Andrew J. Parise Park Click here for more information
Village of Farmingdale
Concerts On The Village Green
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM, July 19th, 26th and August 2nd
The Village Pops directed by Brad DiMilo returns to perform their 41st season playing at the gazebo Click here for more information
Village of Farmingdale
Farmers Market On The Village Green
Village of Farmingdale
Movie Nights On The Village Green
Return for the 2023 summer season on Tuesday evenings starting at dusk. Movie showings include: July 11th - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules July 18th - Minions: The Rise of Gru July 25th - The Adventures of Puss In Boots August 1st - The Bad Guys; August 8th – Lightyear August 15th - Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile August 22nd - Sing 2
Bring chairs/blankets for seating Click here for more information
Village of Farmingdale
Music On Main
Thursday Nights - July 27, August 10, and August 24
5 PM to 9 PM
Free music along Main Street on various stages Click here for more information
Village of Farmingdale
12th Annual Farmingdale Art In The Park Show & Sale
September 17, 11 AM - 3 PM
On the Village Green. It is free to exhibit and attend. Join legendary artist Elaine Faith Thompson and other amazing Long Island artists. Click here for more information
Thursday nights in July and August from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will host its annual free Summer Concerts on the Nautical Mile at the Esplanade. Click here for more information
Show runs every Thursday throughout the summer 6 PM to 10 PM
On Atlantic Ave., between Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road. Live music. Click here for more information
Village of Malverne
Summer Concerts
July 31, August 12, August TBD, September 2, 7:00 PM to -8:30 PM
Malverne Gazebo, 34-40 Church St, Malverne, Click here for more information
July 19 and August 16 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Park Boulevard shut down so folks can walk, shop, dine at restaurants, visit a food truck rodeo and enjoy live music on four stages. Click here for more information
Village of Mineola
Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
September 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
1420 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park,
Hosted by The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber. Click here for more information
Village of Rockville Center
Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
Every Sunday through December 24, 2023, from 7 AM to noon
At Municipal Parking Field 12, along the north side of Sunrise Highway, between Long Beach Road and North Forest Avenue. Click here for more information
Village of Rockville Centre Playing on the Porch
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Stroll through the neighborhood for an afternoon of live music as porches, driveways and front lawns turn into intimate concert stages. Brought to you by awesome local musicians and the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more information
8 PM on July 17, July 19 (rain date July 24),
July 26 (rain date July 31), Aug. 2 (rain date Aug. 7),
Aug. 9 (rain date Aug. 14), Aug. 18 (rain date Aug. 21),
Aug. 23 (rain date Aug. 28), Aug. 30 (rain date Sept. 6),
Sept. 8 (rain date Sept. 12)
Village Bandshell Click here for more information
Village of Westbury
Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series
Thursdays, July 6th through August 31, 7-9 PM
The Piazza Ernesto Strada, corner of Post & Maple Avenues Click here for more information
July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 31.
7 PM to 9 PM
Village Piazza Post Avenue (Rain location: Westbury Arts Building, 255 Schenck Avenue) Click here for more information
Bay Shore
Alive by the Bay
July 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, 5 PM to 9 PM
Food, drinks, entertainment. July 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 – 5 PM to 9 PM Click here for more information
Brentwood
Salvadoran American Day "Pupusa Fest"
Saturday, August 5, 12 PM – 7 PM
Fun and food, Consulado de El Salvador 151 Alkier Street Brentwood Click here for more information
August 12 – 13
Aztec and traditional dancers, drums, traditional food, dance competitions. Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague Click here for more information
Cutchogue
Old Town Arts & Crafts Special Events
Events running through October 1st.
Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Rd. (Route 25), Cutchogue, 631-734-6382. Fine Arts & Crafts Fair Click here for more information
September 8th, 9th, & 10th 2023.
John J. Walsh Memorial Park and on Larkfield Road from Pulaski Road. Fine Art, Crafts, Gifts & Specialty/Gourmet Foods Click here for more information
Mondays July 17th, 24th, and 31st
The Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Sachem Public Library to bring its the 6th Annual Farmingville Flicks. At Local Church (1070 Portion Road, Farmingville) At dusk Click here for more information
Greenlawn/Centerport Historical Society
LI Pickle Festival
Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 10 AM to 4 PM
Gardiner’s Farm, 900 Park Ave, Huntington.
There will be pickles of every flavor and size, 30 Craft vendors, delicious foods, a corn maze, a train ride and fun for the whole family Click here for more information
Greenlawn Summer Nights
July 26 and August 9, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Along Broadway from Hosted by Greenlawn Civic Association Click here for more information
Hauppauge
Friday Night Concert Series
July 15, July 29, August 19, 7 PM
Friday Night Concert Series at the Hauppauge Public Library Click here for more information
Holbrook Carnival & Festival
8/24, 8/25, 6pm-11pm. Sat.8/2, 2pm-11pm. Sun 8/27, 2pm-9pm
Annual Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Carnival &Festival @ Holbrook Country Club Click here for more information
July 23, 12 PM to 5 PM
Re-enactment of the 1776 events in the Town of Huntington. Musket and cannon drills, practice musket drills for children, period craft, cooking demonstrations and tours of the Arsenal. Fee free. Colonial Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington Click here for more information
Huntington Summer Arts Festival
July 1 – 30, 2023
Huntington Arts Council is proud to announce the 58th Huntington Summer Arts Festival featuring four weeks of FREE, live performances at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington Click here for more information
Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair
July 18 through 22
Amusement rides, games, live musical entertainment; parade 7:30 PM
July 19, starts at Jefferson Primary School, 253 Oakwood Rd., ends at Henry L. Stimson Middle School;
July 19, 21-22, 6 PM to 11 PM. Fireworks at Stimson School, 401 Oakwood Rd., Huntington Station Click here for more information
Huntington Station
The Spirit of Summer Art Festival
Sun, Aug 06, 2023 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Long Island’s biggest non-profit festival. A day of fine art, community networking, food trucks, raffles and music/dance performances. 2 Melville Rd N Huntington Station Click here for more information
Holbrook
27th Annual Chamber of Commerce Carnival
8/24 & 8/25, 6 PM -11 PM. Sat.8/26 – 2 PM – 11PM. Sun 8/27 – 2 PM – 9 PM
Carnival & Festival Click here for more information
Kings Park Civic Association
Musical Moments In Kings Park
July 17, Endless Summer; July 28, Beyond Fab; August 11, Eagle River Band; August 25, Urban Rodeo. In Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main Street, Kings Park - FREE - Weather Permitting - Bring Seating - Starting at 7:30 PM Click here for more information
September 3rd, 11 AM to 6 PM
End the season with a lively festival featuring over 200 vendors, merchandise, children’s rides, music, and community spirit. Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma Click here for more information
Mastic/Shirley
Tiki Joe’s Beach Club Summer Music Calendar
September 23, 12 PM to 4 PM
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 201 Montauk Highway, Moriches. Meet local artisans, participate in contests, a knighting ceremony, and much more Click here for more information
Mattituck
Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show
July 29 through 03, 10 AM to 5 PM
Vendors displaying minerals, gemstones, bead jewelry, fine jewelry, fossils, meteorites and more from around the world, as well as geology exhibits, jewelry repair, geode cracking, beads and supplies and a geology scavenger hunt; refreshments available. Mattituck - Cutchogue Jr/Sr High School Click here for more information
July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
Presented by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, the summer concert series is free to the public and features a variety of musicians. Catch a show every Monday through August at the Montauk Village Green Click here for more information
Montauk
Farmers Market
Thursdays through September 28th, plus Fall Festival weekend October 7th & 8th.
This year will include some new vendors along with your old favorites Click here for more information
Montauk
Gosman's Dock Summer Concert Series
July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 6 PM to 8 PM
Sundays beginning in July, Gosman's presents free concerts on its outdoor stage, located at 484 West Lake Drive, Montauk Click here for more information
Nesconset
Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays, 7 PM, free, bring a chair or blanket. That 70’s Band –July 18, Bon Journey (Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute Band) – July 25, Radio Flashback – Aug. 1, Panic! (Dance/Rock Tribute Band) – Aug. 8, Southbound – Aug. 15
Nesconset Gazebo Click here for more information
September 17, October 8 & 22, November 5, 9 AM to 4 PM
Village Center, 901 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, 516-567-0657. Antiques and collectibles Click here for more information
Riverhead
Alive on 25
July 14, July 28, and August 11
Take your family and friends over to Riverhead on a warm summer night, where a walkable, pop-up downtown street market will delight them. You’ll enjoy music on six stages, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, artists, performers, and street vendors. Main Street, Riverhead Click here for more information
Riverhead
Art in The Park
August 19, September 30 – begins at sunset
A walkable, interactive experience for visitors located in Milton L Burns Park on Peconic Ave in Downtown Riverhead. Enjoy art & music in an outdoor natural setting on Long Island's East End Click here for more information
Riverhead Country Fair
October 8, 2023, 10 AM to 5 PM
Features carnival rides, folk music and arts, live entertainment, agriculture, homemaking, and needlecraft competitions, farm animals and pony rides, food, tractor pulls, and vendors, held along the Peconic Riverfront in Downtown Riverhead Click here for more information
Riverhead
2023 Cardboard Boat Race
Saturday August 5, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Peconic Riverfront - Downtown Riverhead – Sponsored by the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Riverhead BID and the Town of Riverhead Click here for more information
Sunday, September 3, 2023, 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Hawkins Avenue Ronkonkoma. Hosted by Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Click here for more information
St. James
Farmers and Artisan Market
Saturday mornings through November, 9 AM to 1 PM
Where: 230 2nd Ave, St James. Hosted by Community Association of St. James Click here for more information
July 14, 21, 28, August 11 at 6 PM
Bring your own lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy entertainment under the stars at The Common Ground Click here for more information
Sayville Summerfest
August 4th – 6th
Food, rides, games, live music performances, art, a 4-mile run, and a classic car show. Downtown Sayville Main St., Gillette Park and the Common Ground at Rotary Park. greatersayvillechamber.com Times vary Click here for more information
Shelter Island
Chamber of Commerce 59th Annual
Arts Show & Craft Fair
Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Art lovers unite for a day of admiring local works and creating your own. Shelter Island Union Free School District Grounds Click here for more information
Smithtown
Summer Concert Series
July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 7:30 PM with a preshow at 7:00 PM
Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series - Smithtown Library Main Building Click here for more information
Southampton
Farmers Market
Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM
Jul 16, Jul 23, Jul 30, Aug 13, Aug 20, Aug 27, Sep 3, Sep 10
Chamber of Commerce presents farmers market, Agawam Park, 25 Pond Lane
Click here for more information
Southold
Summer Antiques, Fine Arts and Craft Fair
July 29 & 30, 9 AM to 4 PM
Southold Historical Society, 55200 Route 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane), Southold, 631-734-6382. Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures Click here for more information
Saturdays through August 19, 2023, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Stony Brook Village Center, Free Family Weekend Fun in Inner Court Click here for more information
Stony Brook Village Summer Concerts
Sundays, through August 20, 2023 at 7PM
Concerts on the Village Green at the Stony Brook Village Center, admission Click here for more information
Village of Amityville Farmers Market
Saturday mornings through October - 9 AM to 1 PM
Farm fresh products, specialty foods, crafts. Location: 9/11 Park (Broadway/Rte. 110 at the LIRR Station. Sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association Click here for more information
Village of Amityville
"Friday's on the Greene" Street Parties
Thursdays July 27, Aug. 17, Aug. 31 from 5 PM to 9 PM
Main Street to Park Avenue. Live music, outdoor dining, games, vendors, food trucks, fun, and more Click here for more information
Village of Bellport
Summer Bandshell Concert Series
July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 12, 18, 25, September 1 – 7 PM
at Bellport Bandshell, Bellport Village Marina Click here for more information
July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7:30 PM
Mitchell Park, 115 Front Street, Greenport. Enjoy music and dancing under the stars in beautiful Mitchell Park. Remember to bring a blanket or chairs Click here for more information
Village of Greenport
Community Police Funfest
August 2, 10 AM to 12 PM
Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport. Demonstrations, police vehicles, fire department vehicles, EMTs, K-9 police corps, giveaways and more Click here for more information
Sunday, August 20, 11 AM to 8 PM
Vendors, music, games, and more. At the Gazebo & Memorial Park, 980 Hawkins Ave. Lake Grove Click here for more information
Village of Lindenhurst
Wednesday's on Wellwood
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 (rain date 7/26), Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 (rain date 8/23)
Hosted by Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce with the Village of Lindenhurst - North Wellwood Ave. (Gazebo). A Street Fair with vendors, live music, bouncy house park, food and fun Click here for more information
Village of Northport Summerfest Concerts
Wednesdays - August 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Summerfest Concerts: Summerfest Concert Series - at the Northport Village Park Bandshell Click here for more information
Village of Northport
Cow Harbor Day
September 24th. Parade begins sharply at 12 Noon
Activities, carnival and sidewalk sales will follow. Main Street, Northport Click here for more information
Village of Northport
Farmers Market
Saturdays, through November 18th 8 AM to 12:30 PM (Rain or Shine)
Cow Harbor Park, 54 Woodbine Ave, Northport Click here for more information
Village of Northport
Family Nights
Tuesday, July 18th & 25th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
A portion of Main Street in Northport Village will be closed to accommodate two nights of live music, outdoor dining, sidewalk sales, antique cars, and more Click here for more information
Village of Northport
NAC Summer Concert Series
Fridays through September 2, 7 PM
Happenings on Main Street: Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition.
Northport Village Park in front of the Gazebo. Summer music performances of folk, rock, blues and other styles. Bring lawn chairs or blankets - picnicking encouraged Click here for more information
Village of Patchogue
Alive After 5
June 29, July 13, July 27 & August 10 at 5PM
Patchogue’s popular Alive After Five Summer Main Street festival series is back
Location: 22 W. Main St., Patchogue Click here for more information
Village of Patchogue
Concerts at Shorefront Park
Aug. 5, Kids Dance Party – Aug. 11, Amber Ferrari (Joplin and Benatar) – Aug. 12, That 70’s Band – Aug. 18 at 7PM
Shorefront Park, 49 Smith Street Click here for more information
Village of Patchogue
Family Fun Circus on Main
August 4 (Rain date, August 11) 5 PM to 9 PM
East Main Street between Ocean and Maple avenues, Patchogue. Family activities for all ages including face painting, train rides, balloons, music and vendors Click here for more information
Village of Patchogue
Great South Bay Musical Festival
July 20th through July 23rd at Shorefront Park, Patchogue.
Over 60 performers on four stages, performing classic and contemporary rock, punk, Indy, jam-band, reggae and funk, craft beer and wine tents, artisan and craft market, food court and more Click here for more information
Wednesdays in July and August, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Harborfront Park, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson. All concerts are free, and all-ages. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Rain or shine: Rain location inside Port Jefferson Village Center Click here for more information
Village of Sag Harbor
Chamber of Commerce HarborFest 2023
Saturday and Sunday September 16th and 17th
The village’s rich maritime history on full display all weekend long. Long Wharf will be filled with live music, kids’ activities, great food, beer and wine and dozens of vendors representing Sag Harbor’s rich cultural and artistic history Click here for more information
Village of Sag Harbor
Arts & Crafts Fair
September 16-17
The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts event, Marine Park, one block from historic Main Street. The Arts & Crafts Fairs feature more than 50 vendors selling their handmade art, jewelry and other crafts. The fair will take place during HarborFest Click here for more information
August 19 & 20, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave., West Sayville, 631-854-4974, Celebrate oysters, clams and seafood traditions, live performances, exhibits and arts and crafts Click here for more information
Shinnecock Tribal Nation Powwow
Labor Day Weekend, September 1st through 4th, 2023
Shinnecock Powwow Grounds, Westgate Road, off Montauk Highway on the Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton, 631-283-6143. Tribal dances, crafts, storytelling, native foods, demonstrations, dance and drum competitions, no pets Click here for more information
Tue. 7/18/2023 12:00pm- 1:30pm
(SBA and Port Authority NY&NJ)
Webinar “Grants for Research and Development: SBIR & STTR” Click here to launch meeting
Tues. 7/18/2023 2pm-3pm
(SBA and Renaissance EDC)
Webinar “Access to Capital” Click here to register
Tue. 7/25/2023 4pm-5pm
(SBA and White Plains Library Youth Program)
Webinar “Financial Literacy for Teens” Click here to register
Thurs. 8/3/2023 3pm-4pm
(SBA and Tech Incubator at Queens College)
Webinar “How SBA Can Help Your Business- Capital, Counseling and Government Contracting” Click here to register
Thurs. 8/10/2023 9:30am- 10:30am
(SBA and York College SBDC)
Webinar “Marketing Strategies – with Neuro-Marketing Concepts” Click here to register
Thurs. 8/10/2023 3pm-4pm
(SBA and CNPP LISC)
Webinar “Access to Capital” Access to Capital
Wed. 8/16/2023 11am-12pm
(SBA and Flushing Library)
In person and virtual “Starting a Business at 50+”
Meeting ID: 821 0001 2622, Passcode: 0816 Click here to join meeting
Wed. 8/16/2023 3pm-4pm
(SBA and Flushing Library)
(in Mandarin) In person and virtual “Starting a Business at 50+”
Meeting ID: 821 0001 2622, Passcode: 0816 Click here to join meeting
Tue. 8/22/2023 4pm-5pm
(SBA and White Plains Library Youth Program)
Webinar “Financial Literacy for Teens” Register in advance here
For more information, please contact Ms. Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, New York District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration at Man-li.lin@sba.gov.
Backpack Pirates is an annual event, hosted by the Long Island Coalition of the Homeless, where over 425 homeless and at-risk children are invited to spend a day at a summer camp, packed with as many fun games and activities as possible. Activities include: Sports, field games, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, a theater show, swimming at the beach, archery, DJ, dancing, and much more.
This event provides kids in shelters an amazing one-day summer camp experience and gives them the essentials they need to get their school year started off on the right foot.
Each child will get to select their own new back-to-school outfits (and sneakers/shoes!) and new back pack. They will leave with snacks, clothes, back packs, and BEST OF ALL – a “Summer Story”. This event is free for all the kids who participate – it’s funded through grants, sponsorships, and donations.
You can help.
Please consider supporting this incredible event through a sponsorship or donation from now until our deadline of July 21. Partners are also being sought to help collect donations of school supplies.
Summer offers a lot to look forward to – the beaches, the barbecues.
It also brings particular challenges for our neighbors facing food insecurity. Supplies at food banks dwindle and school meals stop.
We launched Power to Feed Long Island in 2021 to help address this particular need. The community support has been overwhelming. For 2023, we’ve set an ambitious goal to collect the equivalent of 50,000 meals.
PSEG Long Island, Island Harvest and local supermarkets across the island will be hosting the following collection drives for non-perishable food and essential care items from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
7/28 - Carle Place - Stop & Shop - 95 Old Country Rd.
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) was founded in 1985 as a grassroots local advocacy effort to bring non-profits and other community partners together to unite around the cause of homelessness, seeking to expand and enhance services to meet local needs. Its mission is “To end homelessness on Long Island, and alleviate the issues associated with homelessness and poverty for homeless and at-risk persons in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.” LICH has expanded services to continually align with local community needs and approaches that evidence shows to be most effective in addressing homelessness.
Right now, LICH has two calls to action:
1. Veterans Community Garden – Starting on April 5th, community service hours are available to help with the organic vegetable garden located on the north side of Amityville Community Resource Center, 600 Albany Avenue, Amityville. The Garden Club meets Wednesdays, 4 PM to 7 PM from April through November. Email Bailey at Briekkinen@addressthehomeless.org for more information or to RSVP.
2. The Scott Martella Supply Our School Drive, May through July 26, 2023. Items needed include backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, lunchboxes, glue sticks, binders, index cards, scissors, calculators, highlighters, hand sanitizer and more. For more information visit www.addressthehomeless.org or Facebook/backpackpirates.
Times are tough, let’s all extend a helping hand.
The Scott Martella School Supplies Drive for LI Coalition for the Homeless
Through July 26th
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) was founded in 1985 as a grassroots local advocacy effort to bring non-profits and other community partners together to unite around the cause of homelessness by seeking to expand and enhance services to meet local needs.
Each year, LICH collects new school supplies and backpacks to distribute to Long Island kids in need. There are over 2,000 kids living in shelters; many thousands more are at risk of homelessness. Its goal is to collect and distribute over 5,000 back packs so students can start their school year with the tools they need to succeed.
The drive is held in memory of Scott Martella. The Scott Martella School Supplies Drive began in 2017 in memory of Scott, the former Communications Director for County Executive Bellone, who was tragically killed in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway.
Participating in this drive can be a great team-building exercise amongst any office or organization. Please see flyer for a full list of what new items are being accepted. LICH can supply the boxes and pick them up once the drive concludes. The drives can begin as soon as possible (beginning no later than early July) and must conclude by 7/26/23.
If you’d prefer to skip the store, you can donate via Amazon Wishlist by clicking here
A wide range of programs are available under the NYS Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) through ten state agencies (all applications are due July 28, 2023), including:
NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project
(WQIP) Program – Click here
A competitive, reimbursement grant program that funds projects that directly improve water quality or aquatic habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source.
Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Mapping Grant (NPG) – Click here
A competitive, reimbursement grant program that funds planning reports for nonpoint source water quality improvement projects and mapping of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).
NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities
Grant Program – Click here
Funds are available for two broad project categories - implementation and certification. The first project category supports implementation projects related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change adaptation. The second supports planning and assessment projects aligned with Climate Smart Communities certification actions. It was established in 2016 to provide 50/50 matching grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties of the State of New York for eligible climate change mitigation, adaptation, and planning and assessment projects.
NYS Department of State (DOS) Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Grants – Click here
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) serves as the Office of Planning and Development’s primary program for working in partnership with waterfront communities across the State to address local and regional (coastal or inland) waterway issues, improve water quality and natural areas, guide development to areas with adequate infrastructure and services away from sensitive resources, promote public waterfront access, and provide for redevelopment of underutilized waterfronts.
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation
Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) – Click here
The Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) supports projects across New York State that utilize unique EPA-designated green stormwater infrastructure design and create cutting-edge green technologies. Competitive grants are awarded annually to projects that improve water quality and mitigate the effects of climate change through the implementation of one or more of the following green practices: Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency and Environmental Innovation.
NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant – Click here
Engineering Planning Grants to help fund the development of an engineering report.
NYS Office of Parks Recreation and
Historic Preservation Grants– Click here
State Parks, through state and federal funding sources, provides a number of grant programs. From historic preservation efforts to playgrounds and trail development, we provide grants to a variety of projects that promote recreation, preserve our historic and natural resources and generally improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state.
Long Island Community Foundation (LICF)
Competitive Grants – Click here
LICF is interested in supporting new projects in the environment/conservation category “to protect and preserve Long Island’s natural resources, healthy ecosystems and public health”. While average grant size ranges between $15,000 and $25,000, LICF may be able to fund a few larger projects ($25,000-$50,000) this year.
Competitive grants are supported by hundreds of funds. Some can be used at the Foundation’s discretion, while others were created for particular purposes and range from specific (mental health for veterans, protecting drinking water quality)—to broad (environment or elderly programs).
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has a grant opportunity that funds projects to address climate resilience of transportation systems including the use of natural infrastructure. Also called nature-based solutions, these strategies reduce flood risks, erosion, wave damage, and heat impacts while also creating habitat, filtering pollutants, and providing recreational benefits. Strategies include conservation, restoration, and construction of: riparian and streambed treatments, wetlands, native vegetation, stormwater bioswales, breakwaters, reefs, dunes, and shade trees.
*Applications are due August 18, 2023
The NOAA Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Habitat Protection
and Restoration Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Competition – Click here
NOAA is soliciting grant proposals from eligible state and territory CZM Programs for coastal habitat restoration; coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design; and land conservation projects.
*Letters of intent are due August 14, 2023
NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge – Click here
Made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, approximately $575 million is available for projects that build the resilience of coastal communities to extreme weather (e.g., hurricanes and storm surge) and other impacts of climate change, including sea level rise and drought. The focus of this grant program is on collaborative approaches to achieving resilience in coastal regions. Proposed projects should address risk reduction, regional collaboration, and equity, and build enduring capacity for adaptation.
*Letters of intent are due August 21, 2023
The Nassau County Main Street Recovery Grant Program awards grants of $10,000 to small businesses and non-profits that experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19. Financial assistance is available to those in need on a first come, first served basis. Per Internal Revenue Service guidance, these grants are taxable.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
To qualify for Recovery Grant Program, an applicant must:
Be the principal i.e., majority owner of the applicant entity.
Be a small business owner or nonprofit executive currently operating within Nassau County. Businesses that have ceased operations are ineligible.
Be an eligible for-profit business or 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) nonprofit organization.
Have less than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) W-2 employees.
Have had less than $5 million in 2021 and 2022 gross revenues.
Certify and demonstrate they experienced economic or financial hardship due to COVID-19. Examples include demonstrating reduction in revenues, increases in expenses, costs related to COVID compliance, staffing difficulties, etc.
Not have received a grant from Nassau County within the past 3 years. Applicants that already received grant funds from Nassau County are not eligible to apply.
Not be in default or arrears on past or current federal, state, or local financing or funding programs.
Not be in current litigation with, or have any conflict of interest with, Nassau County or the third-party administrator (NDC).
ELIGIBLE USE OF PROCEEDS: Eligible uses of grant proceeds include working capital to mitigate the economic and financial hardships caused by COVID-19 such as the purchase of inventory/supplies, rent, utilities, lease or purchase of equipment, operating and emergency maintenance, etc.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants can make full application at ndc.smapply.io. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. Only one (1) application per Tax ID.
FUNDING IS LIMITED
Applicants needing assistance can email NCMSRecovery@ndconline.org and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Enhance Your Open Space
Outdoor Commerce
& Beautification Grant
These grants are designed to foster economic viability, vibrancy and support of local businesses while increasing economic growth and business in downtown areas. The program provides funding to the following types of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations: Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Districts, Civic Associations or not-for-profits.
Outdoor Dining/Commerce: Includes heaters, benches, tables, chairs, umbrellas, garbage receptacles, barricades, durable safety equipment, outdoor non-holiday-specific lighting, speaker systems and limited signage,
Beautification Projects: includes planters, plants, mulch, landscape materials, rocks, flags, new gazebo construction and/or gazebo upgrade materials, winter seasonal décor/holiday lighting,
Murals,
“Welcome To” signage: PSEG Long Island recognition signage required.
Accepting applications until December 31, 2023 or until funds are exhausted. Pre-approval by PSEG Long Island required prior to any purchase.
The Main Street Revitalization Program is designed to encourage economic vitality of a business district and to optimize the use of existing electric infrastructure. This program offers financial incentive awards for projects in a local business district that is expected to improve the economic stability and growth of a municipality.
Eligible projects may include:
Interior renovations,
Façade improvements,
Streetscape improvements,
Other investments that would enhance the economic viability/vibrancy of the business district.
The Applicant may one or more of the following:
Property owner or developer,
Local Development Corporation, Business Improvement District, or Chamber of Commerce. Or similar agent of a municipality,
Not-for-profit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6), acting in partnership with a municipality, county or local development corporation on improvements in a business district.
Programs will continue based on available funding.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home energy. Applications for the 2022-2023 HEAP Cooling Assistance benefit are open now through August 31, or until funding runs out.
If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
Applications for Regular HEAP may be submitted online at myBenefits during the HEAP season.
Applicants age 60 and over as well as those who are permanently disabled may apply for regular HEAP by mail to:
Nassau County Office for the Aging
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone 516-227-7386
All others (including applicants age 60 and over or permanently disabled, with an emergency) may apply in person or by mail to:
EAC Inc.
175 Fulton Avenue
4th Floor
Hempstead, New York 11550
Phone 516-565-4327
Further information, including benefit amounts, is available through the New York State OTDA HEAP website.
Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in Long Island waterways, are eligible for grants to help cover the cost and maintenance of runoff mitigation projects on their property.
The Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC), in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NEIWPCC, is introducing the Long Island Garden Rewards Program. The program will provide up to $500 to offset the expense of installing green infrastructure on their properties including rain barrels, native plantings, and rain gardens.
Rain Barrels: Rain Barrels reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and storing rainwater for homeowners to later use in their yards and gardens, also helping conserve water consumption. Barrels must be a minimum of 50 gallons and are required to have mosquito netting or screening.
Rain Gardens: Rain gardens collect rainwater from roofs, driveways and other surfaces and allow that rain to soak into the ground. Rain gardens can filter stormwater before it reaches local waterways, mitigate flooding caused by pavement and enhance your yard with low maintenance landscaping. To be eligible, a rain garden must be a minimum of 20 square feet, use native plants and be maintained for at least three years.
Native Plantings: Native plants are heartier and more resilient to local climate conditions. Native plant gardens can reduce fertilizer and pesticide usage, reduce water usage, and promote biodiversity. These native plants support a healthy ecosystem and are more resistant to local weather.
Round XIII Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative has been announced. Round XIII includes core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from 10 State agencies, including $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development, available to projects on a continuous basis.
The Councils are encouraged to support projects that advance or address strategic State priorities -including green buildings and sustainable development, child care, distressed communities, and innovative public-private partnerships; those projects, will be eligible for additional award funding.
New this year, two new micro programs will award capital grants to support New York State craft beverage manufacturers and non-profit organizations, and a new $30 million Challenge competition will award $10 million to up to three regions to implement creative solutions to tackle persistent barriers to economic growth. Also, for the first time since 2015, the Councils will be tasked with updating their strategic regional economic development plans.
The Regional Councils will score projects submitted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), the State's single application for State resources which includes programs from numerous agencies.
The 2023 REDC Guidebook and a list of additional resources available to REDC Members are accessible here. The CFA is available here.
The deadline for applications is Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Open enrollment programs are not subject to the July 28 deadline and will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted.
The Long Island Empire State Development Office will be holding open office hours both in person and via zoom where businesses can discuss their potential projects with staff. Registration is required. PleaseCLICK HEREfor more information and to register.
The New York Department of State is offering more than $26 million in funding to municipalities for a variety of planning, revitalization and efficiency programs, the Longs Island Business News reports.
The five programs, which include Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning, Countywide Resiliency Planning, Brownfield Opportunity Area, Local Waterfront Revitalization and Local Government Efficiency, can all be applied for through a single application form - the Consolidated Funding Application.
$16.3 million is available through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, which provides grants to communities to develop a vision for their waterfront. There are currently 93 fully approved LWRPs, representing 113 municipalities throughout the state.
$4 million Local Government Efficiency Grant Program incentivizes local governments to reduce the cost of municipal operations and modernize delivery of local services, limiting growth in property taxes. About $3.6 million will be awarded for implementation projects, and about $400,000 will be awarded for planning projects.
$2 million for the Smart Growth Planning and Zoning Grant Program helps communities develop comprehensive municipal-wide plans and zoning ordinances, as well as targeted area plans and zoning for downtowns, central business districts and transit-orient development districts.
$2 million for the Smart Growth Countywide Resiliency Planning Program aids in the development of countywide plans that address climate change resiliency, risks and vulnerabilities and identify strategies for planning and implementing projects in a socially, environmentally, fiscally and economically sustainable way.
$2 million for the Brownfield Opportunity Area program is available to assist the transformation of brownfield sites from liabilities to community assets, which in turn generate and support new businesses, jobs, housing and public amenities.
“New York State offers an unparalleled suite of programs that have proven to be key to our state’s economic and social resurgence after the pandemic,” Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez said in the statement to the Long Island Business News. “These five programs administered by the Department of State will provide critical funding to municipalities and local governments so they can continue to grow and improve, putting us on a path to a safer, greener and more business-friendly New York.”
For more information on these funding programs visit the DOS website at dos.ny.gov.
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