It sounds like something out of science fiction, but it happened right here on Long Island. In 1961, while most Americans were still getting used […]
Category: Crazy Facts About Long Island
Wetson’s Was Long Island’s First Fast Food Chain Then It Disappeared
Long before drive-thrus and dollar menus became the norm, Long Island already had its own version of fast food. The name was Wetson’s. If you […]
These Side-by-Side Photos of Montauk Point Change How You See It
Most Long Islanders know Montauk Point is eroding. But very few have ever seen just how much, until these two images are put side by […]
From Gilded Age Palace to Abandoned Campus: The Untold Story of Idle Hour
If you’ve ever been near the Connetquot River in Oakdale, you’ve probably passed one of the most overlooked Gilded Age estates on Long Island. It’s […]
The Time the LIRR Fought a War Against Caterpillars
It sounds like something made up, but it wasn’t. In 1913, Long Island Rail Road workers were locked in a quiet but very real battle […]
The Giant Weapons Hidden Beneath Camp Hero That Changed Long Island History
If you’ve ever stood on the bluffs at Montauk and looked out over the Atlantic, you’ve probably felt like you were at the very edge […]
Throwback Pic Shows Historic Suffolk Police Vehicles
The Suffolk County Police Department shared a throwback photo from its historical archives highlighting the vehicles officers have used to respond across Suffolk County. The undated […]
Why Long Island Bagels Still Beat Every Other Bagel in America
There are a few things Long Islanders will argue about without hesitation. Pizza. Traffic. Property lines. But bagels? That’s not even a debate. Long Island […]
These Long Island Towns Had Completely Different Names
Ever since Adriaen Block sailed around Long Island and had the groundbreaking realization that, yes, this thing is surrounded by water, the place has been […]
These Famous Musicians All Started on Long Island
Long Island has a habit of producing serious musical talent, and not just in one genre. From hip-hop pioneers to arena rock legends, the Island […]