Also known as Stratford Shoal Light, Middle Grounds Lighthouse, or “That Thing You See From the Ferry” Halfway between Port Jefferson and Bridgeport sits a […]
Trek Long Island Boldly Grows: Sci-Fi, Inclusion, and Party Vibes
By John Segreto For the past three years, Trek Long Island has grown into a must-attend event for Star Trek…
Good Brain! Science Says It Doesn’t Care If It’s Klingon, Elvish, or English
New MIT study shows your brain processes sci-fi and fantasy languages just like real ones. Think learning Klingon is just…
Hollywood Dream or Crypto Scheme? Director of 47 Ronin Arrested in Netflix Fraud Scandal
Duh Dumb! In a plot twist wilder than any Hollywood script, 47 Ronin director Carl Rinsch has been arrested on…
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Before Pong, There Was Brookhaven: Long Island’s Video Game First
Before arcades. Before Nintendo. Before Atari. Long before kids argued over who got next on the joystick, Long Islanders were already lining up to play […]
From ATMs to Aviation: Historic Long Island Firsts That Changed America
When it comes to making history, Long Islanders never hesitate to step up first (or fly, sail, or swipe their cards, as the case may […]
We’re Not Gonna Fake It: Crazy Facts About Long Island’s Twisted Sister
You’ve headbanged to “I Wanna Rock” at Mulcahy’s more times than you care to admit—but did you know Long Island’s iconic glam-metal rockers, Twisted Sister, […]
The Last Track Standing: Crazy Facts About Riverhead Raceway
On any given Saturday night, if you’re near Exit 73 off the LIE and hear the sound of roaring engines and crunching metal, don’t panic—it’s […]
Lynbrook Library Nominated for Historic Recognition, Crazy Facts From Bookworms to Beaux-Arts
Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled a list of 20 exceptional sites across New York recommended for inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic […]
Trek Long Island Boldly Grows: Sci-Fi, Inclusion, and Party Vibes
By John Segreto For the past three years, Trek Long Island has grown into a must-attend event for Star Trek fans, with founder Stefanie Gangone […]
Good Brain! Science Says It Doesn’t Care If It’s Klingon, Elvish, or English
New MIT study shows your brain processes sci-fi and fantasy languages just like real ones. Think learning Klingon is just for hardcore Trekkies? Or that […]
As Long Island TCG Show Evolves, It Catches Two ‘Best of LI’ Awards
The Long Island TCG Show, a convention that has rapidly grown into a major destination for trading card game enthusiasts and collectors, has been recognized […]
Hollywood Dream or Crypto Scheme? Director of 47 Ronin Arrested in Netflix Fraud Scandal
Duh Dumb! In a plot twist wilder than any Hollywood script, 47 Ronin director Carl Rinsch has been arrested on charges of fraud and money […]