I just accidentally ran into these in the Suffolk County Parks Press Release Archives...thought we might as well have them posted here...

Oct 16, 2002 - CEDAR ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER
Long Island Lighthouse Society Gains Important Step in Restoration of Lighthouse
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases_arch.cfm?ID=814&dept=10&thisyear=2002

Aug 30, 2002 - HISTORIC SUFFOLK COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE VANDALIZED
Suffolk County Parks Seeks Information Relating to Lighthouse Destruction
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases_arch.cfm?ID=804&dept=10&thisyear=2002

Jul 18, 2002 - SC PARKS TO HOST HISTORIC LANTERN WALK AT CEDAR POINT
Lighthouse Society To Raise Funds for Restoration of Cedar Island Lighthouse
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases_arch.cfm?ID=740&dept=10&thisyear=2002

Apr 26, 2002 - SUFFOLK COUNTY PARKS RECEIVES GRANT FOR LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION
Initial Funding Will Provide Assessment Cost for Complete Restoration Project
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/pressreleases_arch.cfm?ID=670&dept=10&thisyear=2002