“Winnie the Witch” in St. James

Thank you to Newsday reporter Nicholas Spangler for interviewing our Director, Nancy Solomon, about “Winnie the Witch” in St. James, an example of occupational folk art! The giant figure was built in 1977, but time has taken its toll on her. View a PDF of the article here: Newsday roadside article 2021

Traditional Tabla Drumming at the Nicholas Center

Thank you to the Port Washington News for publishing an article about the recent 3-day virtual Indian Tabla workshop by renowned tabla teacher and performer Sejal Kukadia at the Nicholas Center in Port Washington. The program was organized, arranged and sponsored by Long Island Traditions. Click here to read the article!

“A World Within A World” – Clip and Discussion

Nancy Solomon, director of Long Island Traditions and filmmaker Barbara Weber, director of “A World Within A World: Bay Houses of Long Island”, were interviewed by Rafael Pi Roman, host of PBS’ MetroFocus, in the Fall of 2020. Enjoy this clip from the discussion about Bay Houses and the making of the film!
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Porches in a Pandemic: Social Distancing in Style

Thank you to Tom Schlichter of Newsday for interviewing Long Island Traditions’ director Nancy Solomon in this article about Front Porches on Long Island. Porches have been a staple on the American homestead for well over a century… now they are key to socializing in a pandemic. Click here to read the Newsday article.

Bay House movie to air on PBS!

WLIW.org recently posted an article about “A World Within a World: Bay Houses of Long Island,” which will be airing on WLIW21 on October 15th at 8pm. The article includes a gallery of photos of bay houses. Read the article here!

Profile of Nancy Solomon

Newsday profiles Long Island Traditions Director Nancy Solomon. Read the full article. Article courtesy of Newsday
Ben Sohm, Amity Harbor Bayman

Ben Sohm Profile

In the May 20, 2020 Newsday Amity Harbor bayman Ben Sohm was profiled. Read the full article. Article courtesy of Newsday.

Long Island Arts Grants

Newsday announced the 2017 Arts grants made on Long Island, including grants to Long Island Traditions Read the full article. Article courtesy of Newsday

Working the Waters

A review of the Working the Waters maritime program from the Anton News Service Read the full article. Article courtesy of Anton News.
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Rockville Centre Historic House

Read this Newsday article about a Rockville Centre Historic House.  This home is part of our Historic and Cultural Resource Survey of Rockville Centre, which can be viewed here.