Maker Faire Long Island is set to return for its 8th year on Saturday, June 7, 2025, bringing together creators, inventors, and tech enthusiasts for […]
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Rum Runners and Speakeasies: Long Island’s Secret Prohibition History
This story about Long Island’s wild Prohibition days is brought to you by Artemis, a cocktail bar in Ronkonkoma that pays homage to the era […]
Round One: Suffolk Gamer Kicks Off Long Island’s Fighting Game Scene
Kyle McCarthy wanted to bring together a group of like-minded fighting game fans, the kind where players pick characters and duke it out on screen. […]
Long Island’s Revolutionary War Spies: Inside the Culper Spy Ring
Long Island might be known for its beaches, bagels, and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but did you know it also played a pivotal role in winning the […]
Guide to Long Island’s 2025 Goth & Alternative Scene: Masquerades, Markets, and Midnight Gatherings
Long Island’s alternative and goth community has a full slate of markets and events in 2025, offering unique shopping experiences, live entertainment, and immersive gatherings. […]
Blood Worm Moon: A Stunning Total Lunar Eclipse Followed by March’s Full Moon Rises Over Long Island
March’s full moon always brings a touch of folklore and seasonal change, but this year, skywatchers on Long Island are in for a truly spectacular […]
Long Island’s Pine Barrens: The Wildfire That Jumped Highways and Changed Firefighting Forever
A Forest Built to Burn—But Not Like This In March 2025, brush fires once again raged through the Pine Barrens, burning hundreds of acres and […]
Bolt-Cutting Bandits Bust into Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant
Just when you thought Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant’s crazy history couldn’t get any stranger, a group of bolt-cutter-wielding vandals decided to add their own chapter. […]
Huntington Village Transforms Into a Spielberg Film Set—And Parking’s the First Casualty
Huntington Village is rolling out the red carpet—well, more like rolling up the parking spots—as Steven Spielberg sets the scene for his latest sci-fi venture, […]
Ultimate 2025 Guide to Comic Book Stores on Long Island
Across Long Island, independent comic book stores continue to thrive as vibrant community hubs. Step inside these local gems and you’ll find yourself flipping through […]