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Have Some Fun at Great Long Island Fairs Comments Off on Have Some Fun at Great Long Island Fairs

Have Some Fun at Great Long Island Fairs

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Summer might be unofficially over but that doesn’t mean we have to shut our doors and windows and begin winter hibernation. There’s plenty of outdoor fun to still be had, including tons of fun Long Island fairs! There’s crafts, games, food and more all over the island, so don’t miss out on a great time! Long Island Fairs Westbury Market Fair The Westbury Market Fair takes place every Saturday and Sunday through December! That means you have plenty of time to check out all the booths and delicious food trucks. There’s tons of activities to keep the kids occupied as well! The NYCB Theatre Parking Lot 960 Brush Hollow Rd. Westbury Saturday, September 12, 8 am – 4 pm   Long Beach Super Boardwalk & Street Fair Have some fun at one of the best seaside towns on Long Island. Walk the boardwalk and find great vendors, a vast array of food choices, a petting zoo and pony rides. Long Beach isn’t just hosting your average street fair, it also includes a carnival all three days! Long Beach Boardwalk Friday, September 11, 5 pm – 10 pm Saturday, September 12, 10 am – 6pm Sunday, September 13, 10 am – 6 pm   Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival...

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How to Survive Back to School Shopping Comments Off on How to Survive Back to School Shopping

How to Survive Back to School Shopping

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Back to school can mean more free time for you, but it comes at a price. One of the most painful tasks to get ready for the school year is back to school shopping. There’s the crowds, the scramble to find the right supplies and compromising with your kids about clothing. Fear no more, All Island Transportation has essential back to school shopping tips that hopefully puts you at ease. Back to School Shopping Tips Shop at Home                                                    Before spending money on countless school supplies, take a look around the house first. There’s probably a few scissors, rulers and pencils laying around that haven’t been used yet. Even if the supplies you have at home aren’t on your child’s school list, it’s a perfect time to start a supply stash for the future. Enlist the kids and have a school supply scavenger hunt! Do Your Research Check for coupons and online sales, like Amazon.com. A little well-kept secret is shopping at grocery stores for supplies. Check weekly circulars for impressive discounts and back to school sales. Shop Late Your child probably needs a folder and a notebook for the first week of school, but odds are they won’t need a protractor right away. So hold off on some of...

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All Island’s Garage Sale Tips Comments Off on All Island’s Garage Sale Tips

All Island’s Garage Sale Tips

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Do you have a ton old stuff cluttering up your house? The summertime is the perfect time to clean it out. But, who says you have to throw out useful things? Follow these garage sale tips to turn the items you’ve accumulated throughout the years into cash! Garage Sale Tips Pre-Sale Preparation Promotion If nobody knows about your garage sale, nobody’s going to show up. You need to channel your inner Don Draper and get some advertisements around the neighborhood. No, you don’t need billboards and taxi-top ads to have an effective garage sale. Instead, put up some flyers around town, get it listed in your local newspaper, make a Facebook event and put it on Craigslist. Pricing Our advice about pricing is one of our most important garage sale tips. Be reasonable when pricing items. A garage sale is your last effort to sell a bunch of stuff you would otherwise donate or throw away. People attend garage sales in search of bargains. Chances are, nobody’s going to garage sales looking to spend $500 on furniture. If you have something you’re not willing to part with for a small sum of money, it’s probably best not to include it in your sale. Also, make sure there’s a price...

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Celebrate America with Great Long Island 4 th of July Events Comments Off on Celebrate America with Great Long Island 4 th of July Events

Celebrate America with Great Long Island 4 th of July Events

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It’s that time of year again when fireworks light the night sky and red, white and blue can be seen everywhere as we celebrate the independence of the United States of America. This year, make your 4th of July the best celebration yet! All Island Transportation has a list of amazing Long Island 4th of July events! Bring your friends and family for jaw-dropping fireworks and a good old fashioned fun time! Long Island 4th of July Events Jones Beach Fireworks Spectacular July 4th lands on a Saturday this year so you don’t have to end the party early! Jones Beach will host a fireworks show right over the ocean. The Jones Beach Fireworks Spectacular has not been celebrated since 2009, but this year it’s back and it’s better than ever! At 9:30 pm come for a half-hour long fireworks display that won’t disappoint. It even features WALK 97.5 FM and 1100 WHLI AM simulcasting patriotic music throughout the show. Commemorate America at one of the best beaches on Long Island! Long Island Ducks Pyrotecnico Fireworks Extravaganza There’s always room for celebration at Long Island Ducks games! One of their favorite ways to celebrate is with fireworks by Pyrotecnico! On Thursday, July 2 at 6:35 pm, the Ducks will be hosting the Lancaster...

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All Island Offers Free Prom Rides Comments Off on All Island Offers Free Prom Rides

All Island Offers Free Prom Rides

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In order to make sure Long Island teens have a fun and safe night to remember, All Island Transportation will be offering free prom rides after their party. It’s a time of celebration and All Island hopes to aid teens into a prosperous future. Winthrop Hospital Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Barry Rosenthal MD, All Island Transportation Vice President, Larry Blessinger, Chief of Patrol, Frank Kirby, Acting Nassau County District Attorney, Madeline Singas and Chief of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau, Maureen McCormick have joined together to ensure the safety of teens during the 2015 prom season. Students who find themselves in a compromised driving situation on prom night can call (516) 326-9090 to arrange for a safe ride home from five cab companies including: All Island Transportation All Island Yellow Cab Ollie’s Taxi & Airport Service Glen Belle Taxi Taxi Latino “Our goal is to prevent any horrible tragedies from occurring as a result of drunk driving.  If we can avoid one accident or prevent someone from being injured, it is well worth it.  Providing a free ride is the least we could do to help keep our children safe.” said Lawrence Blessinger Jr., Vice President of All Island Transportation. “The leading cause...

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