Long Island Manufacturing Month kicked off at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on October 2, bringing together local manufacturers, educators, and students to highlight Long Island manufacturing and career opportunities.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 23rd Annual Air & Space Gala honors leaders in space exploration, aviation and airport development.

A special September 19 screening and seminar for veterans, first responders, 9/11 survivors and families, and all those affected by September 11.

Thanks to support from the JetBlue Foundation, students from the Baldwin Union Free School District participated in a hands-on STEM program at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, exploring aviation, aerospace, and career opportunities through classroom learning and immersive museum experiences. The program concluded with a Family STEM Night celebrating their achievements.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum received a $22,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to support Aerospace Futures Lab, an after-school STEM program serving Uniondale middle school students through hands-on, career-focused learning.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum was recognized with the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Arts & Culture Award at the Long Island Imagine Awards on April 28, 2026.

The Aline Rhonie mural is now on view at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, depicting early American aviation from 1909–1927 and Long Island’s role in the history of flight.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum hosted its 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast, bringing together Long Island leaders to discuss workforce development, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and the role of STEM education in preparing the next generation

ABC7 New York’s Krista McNally joined us at the Cradle of Aviation Museum to cover the Artemis II splashdown. Families, visitors, and members of the community gathered for our free watch party, experiencing the moment together from Long Island.

FOX 5 New York joined us at the Cradle of Aviation Museum to cover the Artemis II splashdown. More than 150 people—families, kids, and members of the community—gathered for our free watch party, experiencing the moment together from Long Island