A popular late-night dessert chain is expanding its presence on Long Island. Insomnia Cookies has opened a new location in Babylon at 55 Deer Park […]
Category: Crazy Facts About Long Island
Crazy Facts About Long Island’s Hidden Nike Missile Bases
Long Island has plenty of things hidden in the woods. Old foundations. Forgotten roads. The occasional shopping cart that seems to have wandered very far […]
Crazy Facts About the Montauk Monster
In July 2008, something strange washed up on the shores of Montauk. A photo taken at Ditch Plains Beach quickly spread across the internet. The […]
Adventureland: 60+ Years of Long Island Thrills
Before it became the soundtrack of Long Island summers, Adventureland was a broccoli farm. Long before roller coasters and cotton candy lined Route 110, the […]
Do Cold Winters Mean Fewer Ticks on Long Island? Um, No
By Angelina Livigni While Long Island’s cold winter seems far from over, in actuality spring is right around the corner. As outdoor activities begin again […]
Update: Trader Joe’s in Miller Place Now Open!
Update: The Trader Joe’s in Miller Place is now open! You may have passed by the parking lot and seen that it was full of […]
Crazy Facts About Gosman’s Dock in Montauk (and Its $34 Million Waterfront Sale)
For more than 80 years, Gosman’s Dock has been one of those Montauk places that feels permanent, the kind of waterfront landmark you assume will […]
Crazy Facts You Didn’t Know About Belmont Park Racetrack
If Long Island had a crown jewel for sports history, Belmont Park would be wearing it proudly. Every June, the racetrack in Elmont becomes the […]
Ten Music Acts That Prove Long Island Is a Hit-Making Machine
Long Island has produced an outsized number of musicians who went on to dominate radio, MTV, and global charts. From hip hop and hard rock […]
Amazon to Close Amazon Fresh, Go Stores on Long Island as It Shifts Grocery Strategy
Amazon’s experiment with cashierless and Amazon-branded grocery stores is coming to an end on Long Island. The company confirmed it will close all Amazon Fresh […]