Ridge, NY News & Events

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Cherry blossom festivals on LI, in NYC this spring

Long Island celebrates cherry blossom season with festivals and cultural events this spring.

LI playgrounds worth the drive

DA: LI man sold cocaine, fentanyl to Navy veteran who fatally overdosed

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 11

Canasta, Bridge and Mah Jongg

Apr15

Card players wanted. Come alone or bring a friend for conversation and challenging games, preregister

Where

The Marion and Aaron Gural JCC

207 Grove Ave.

Cedarhurst, NY

11516

Phone

516-569-6733

Price

$1

Website

Online: A Walk Over the Brooklyn Bridge

Apr16

Turnstile Tours will explore the Brooklyn Bridge's design, construction and history, featuring views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and New York Harbor, Zoom meeting ID is 721 207 3003, passcode "PenPubLib"

Where

Peninsula Public Library

280 Central Ave.

Lawrence, NY

Phone

516-239-3262

Price

free

Website

peninsulapublic.org

Meet Long Island's Raptor Ambassadors

Apr18

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center will present 3 of its resident raptor ambassadors, hear their personal stories and learn all about these incredible species, limited seating, register

Where

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

$10, $5 children

Website

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Saturday, April 11

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