Jeff Bachner News Today

"If we can stand in as a second family and cheer them on ... that means so much to them," said the nonprofit's executive director.

Leisure Pass holders enjoy discounts at golf courses, swimming pools, ice rinks, tennis courts, parks and beaches, marinas and cabanas.

Here are spots that offer scenic views, beaches, water sports and dining by the sea.

Here's how to get a taste of cruising on Long Island's waters, whether destined for a swimming hole or merely a photo-worthy sunset.

New York State is filled with parks great for biking, hiking and playing.

These beaches still have lifeguards on duty after Labor Day; lifeguards are also on duty through the holiday weekend. 

As summer starts to simmer down and September settles in, finish the season strong.

The beloved Italian tradition will have food, games, rides, live music and entertainment. It is open Aug. 25 to 27 and Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.

Up to 3,000 adults are expected to sleep, eat, and shower in tents pitched on the island, located in the East River between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.

Many of the attendees dressed in white, the Japanese color of mourning, and carried signs calling for peace and nuclear disarmament.