Before he was a symbol of hope, a civil rights hero, or an Oscar-winning biopic, Harvey Milk was just a Jewish kid from Woodmere with […]
Author: Crazy Facts About Long Island
Plum Island: You Can’t Go There—But Here’s Everything You Want to Know About It
Off the eastern tip of Long Island, just past Orient Point, sits Plum Island—a place most Long Islanders know by name, but few know much […]
Beloved Long Island Restaurants That Are No Longer Around
Long Island’s food scene is constantly evolving, but for many of us, some restaurants never truly left—they just live rent-free in our memories. Whether it […]
Book Returned to Emma Clark Library – 56 Years Overdue!
Somewhere between Woodstock and Watergate, someone borrowed a book from Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket—and forgot to give it back. Fast-forward 56 years, […]
Talk to George Washington (Seriously) Thanks to AI at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay
Ever wanted to ask George Washington what was really going through his mind during the Battle of Long Island? Or how he felt about British […]
The 56th Fighter Group’s Wild Ride on Long Island: WWII Planes, Beer Cheese Soup, and Back Taxes
For decades, the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant stood as one of the most unique and nostalgic dining spots on Long Island. Located on the grounds […]
After 168 Years, St. James General Store Gets Its 15 Minutes of Fame
After more than a century and a half serving locals and out-of-towners, Long Island’s oldest shop is suddenly enjoying viral fame. Thanks to a new […]
Crazy Facts About the Middle Grounds Lighthouse
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 […]
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 […]