By Bridget Mudge Members of Long Island’s Star Wars cosplayer clubs are headed for the New York Comic Con, raising money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. […]
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The History and Montauk Legacy of the La Amistad
By Matthew Figueroa On August 24, 1839, nearly two centuries ago, the Spanish schooner La Amistad was seized off the coast of Montauk by American […]
A Galaxy Far, Far Away is Coming to Long Island With Premier of Troopercon 2025 This December
By Salomé Davoudiasl Troopercon is set to bring a galaxy far, far, away closer to home this winter, promising Star Wars fans not just a […]
Maker Faire Long Island Brings Fire, Fantasy, and Future Tech to Stony Brook
By Ariel Arana If you wanted a glimpse of the future and its inventors in real time and all in one place, Maker Faire Long […]
Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Is the Binding at Book and Mortar Bookstore in Mount Sinai
By Salomé Davoudiasl In the heart of Mount Sinai’s historic district, a new bookstore has emerged as a haven for readers seeking cozy corners, Victorian-inspired […]
Game On and Hang Out: East End Gaming Levels Up Local Connection
By Fatima Ortega Guevara Everyone who comes here knows that it’s more than meets the eye. East End Gaming in Oakdale is a vibrant community […]
Boom in Trading Cards Leads to New and Improved LI TCG Show
By Aidan Steng Riding high off a recent explosion of popularity in the trading card game (TCG) market, Seepersad Entertainment’s Long Island Trading Card Game […]
Crowds Marvel at Free Comic Book Day on Long Island
By Mariam Guirgis Local comic book shops across Long Island welcomed hundreds of fans on Saturday, May 3, for Free Comic Book Day, one of […]
Lakeview Cemetery: The Patchogue Graveyard Full of Poets, Patriots, and Possibly Ghosts
By Isabella Scuteri In 1791, the burial grounds of Lakeview Cemetery began behind the Union Church located on the corner of Waverly Avenue and West […]
Tropic Con Cosplay Contest Levels Up in 2025 with More Prizes, More Craft, More Community
By Salva Montella Looking for a local cosplay event? Look no further. The Long Island Tropic Con (LITC) Cosplay Championship is back—and this year, it’s […]