It’s not just a house—it’s a legend. Nestled in the peaceful suburban streets of Amityville, this home has a history that blends true crime with […]
Category: Crazy Facts About Long Island
A Blast from the Past: Discover Three of Long Island’s Storied Windmills
Centuries ago, windmills weren’t just picturesque structures—they were essential machines driving the local economy. On Long Island, the constant bay and ocean breezes powered these […]
Fire Island Lighthouse: History, Height and the Crazy Facts Behind a Long Island Landmark
The Fire Island Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on Long Island, but its 168-foot height is only part of its story. The familiar black-and-white tower […]
The 2024 Long Island Holiday Lights Map Is Here – And You Can Add Your House!
The holidays are aglow on Long Island, and this year’s LI Lights Map is ready to guide you to the best and brightest displays across […]
How Lake Ronkonkoma’s Lady of the Lake Lost Her Arms
For years, the towering 32-foot statue of Tuskawanta, the Lady of the Lake, has stood watch over the waters of Lake Ronkonkoma. A work of […]
Looks Fake (100% Real): BNL’s Joanna Fowler with Radioisotope Synthesis Aparatus in 1979
In our series of historical pics that look like they were taken on a movie set but are 100% real life is a picture of […]
Isaac Asimov’s Brother Stanley Was a Journalist at Newsday
Isaac Asimov is a writer who needs no introduction. But his brother Stanley might. Born in Brooklyn to Russian immigrant parents, Stanley Asimov was also […]
Looks Fake (100% Real): High Flux Beam Reactor at BNL in 1964
In our series of historical pics that look like they were taken on a movie set but are 100% real life is the experimental floor […]