Brian Heyman

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Aug 1, 2024, 10:08 AM

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00:24

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01:49

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02:11

Another cool afternoon for Long Island but warmer weather is heading our way for the weekend

We're on the water, up on a roof, chilling under a mighty bridge and in line for an Italian favorite with a new twist on a new Road Trip Close to Home!

Hudson River Recreation

• Kayak tours, rentals, lessons and SUP in Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Croton, Rye

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G&R Italian Deli

• 1928 Williamsbridge Road | The Bronx, NY 10461

• Website

Cross Island Ferry

• Website

Exploring Stony Brook

Sweet Mama's

• 121 Main St. | Stony Brook, NY 11790

• Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Website

Avalon Nature Preserve

• Harbor Road | Stony Brook, NY 11790

• Website

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

• 97 Main St. | Stony Brook, New York 11790

• Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

• Website

Virgin Hotels New York

• 1227 Broadway | New York, NY 10001

• Website

Stokes State Forest

• 1 Coursen Road | Branchville, NJ 07826

• Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

• 360 Furman St. | Brooklyn, NY 11201

•  Website

MORE FUN:

Yale Art Museum

NY State Fair

U.S. Open

Food Network Food Festival

Interested in more adventures? Check out last week's destinations close to home.