Step into the shadows of Long Island’s past with our latest post on crime history. For better or worse, these gripping narratives of crime and […]
Category: Crazy Facts About Long Island
The Jones Beach Water Tower: A Long Island Landmark with a Storied Past
The Jones Beach Water Tower has long been a symbol of the stunning beachside park, captivating visitors with its distinctive shape and history. But this […]
Long Island’s Notorious Love Triangle: Amy Fisher Shoots Mary Jo Buttafuoco
Long Island was thrust into the national spotlight (again) on May 19, 1992, when a shocking crime shattered the tranquility of one neighborhood. That was […]
History: Pilot Ticketed by Nassau County Sheriff in 1922
In this historical photo, a Nassau County Deputy Sheriff tickets Lawrence Sperry after landing plane in street. The date of the photo is January 1922. […]
Fire Island’s Historical Shipwrecks: A List of Wrecks and Their Stories
Beneath Fire Island’s serene beauty and picturesque barrier beaches lies a haunting maritime history. The coastline has witnessed countless shipwrecks, each with its own story […]
History: Man Found Guilty Within 11 Minutes For Grisly West Hempstead Murder Back in 1921
In a courtroom packed to the brim with spectators, Justice Cropsey’s warning cut through the murmur of anticipation like a knife. The women in attendance, […]
The Shark Attacks of 1916: The Long Island Link to the Real-Life Events That Inspired Jaws
The summer of 1916 was marked by terror along the shores of the northeastern United States, as a series of shocking shark attacks made national […]
The Nazi Spy Ring That Operated on Long Island: 10 Fascinating Facts
During World War II, the shadowy world of espionage wasn’t confined to Europe or the Pacific—it reached American shores, including Long Island. A Nazi spy […]
The Time Nazi Saboteurs Landed on Long Island’s Shores
During World War II, Adolf Hitler devised a bold plan to cripple American infrastructure by targeting critical bridges, tunnels, and industries. In the summer of […]
The Long Island Sound: From “The Devil’s Belt” to a Modern Maritime Treasure
Long Island Sound, the serene estuary nestled between Long Island and the Connecticut shoreline, wasn’t always considered a safe haven for sailors. In fact, during […]