Called “The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth,” Maker Faire Long Island returns to Port Jefferson on Saturday, June 8th for its seventh year, showcasing […]
Trek Long Island Boldly Grows: Sci-Fi, Inclusion, and Party Vibes
By John Segreto For the past three years, Trek Long Island has grown into a must-attend event for Star Trek…
Good Brain! Science Says It Doesn’t Care If It’s Klingon, Elvish, or English
New MIT study shows your brain processes sci-fi and fantasy languages just like real ones. Think learning Klingon is just…
Hollywood Dream or Crypto Scheme? Director of 47 Ronin Arrested in Netflix Fraud Scandal
Duh Dumb! In a plot twist wilder than any Hollywood script, 47 Ronin director Carl Rinsch has been arrested on…
Cosplayers, Comics, & More! Cradle-Con Kicks Off Con Season on Long Island
Cradle-Con, the first major multi-day con of 2024 on Long Island kicked off on May 18th and there were creators, vendors, games, and cosplayers galore. […]
May the Snacks Be with You: Star Wars Meets OREO in Limited Edition Cookie Release
You MUST fulfill your destiny. With cookies! In a galaxy not so far away (your local grocery store), OREO and Lucasfilm have joined forces to […]
Cradle-Con 2024: The Sky’s The Limit For Sci-Fi Fans at The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Annual Gathering
At the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, where the spirit of aviation meets the wonders of pop culture, there’s an event that every […]
HurriCon 2024: A Comic Con with Heart and History
In the world of Long Island’s geek culture (which is our bread and butter here at SciFiSland.com), a hidden gem shines brightly as an Infinity […]
Trek Long Island Founder Stefanie Gangone Embodies Ideals of Star Trek: Being Bold and Kind
Trek Long Island 2 will take place Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge. We spoke with Stefanie Gangone, […]
Ant-Man and Superman Techniques at BNL Achieve Atomic-Scale X-Ray Imaging of Gallium Atoms
In a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Surrey and the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a new frontier […]
T’Lyn Actor, Gabrielle Ruiz, Talks About Vulcan Attitudes, the Final Season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, And Her First Terrestrial Con Appearance Ever at Trek Long Island
When Gabrielle Ruiz was ready for her interview with SciFiSland.com she texted: “Call when you’re ready or should I say ENGAGE!” The actor – best […]
Ultimate Guide to Cons on Long Island in 2024
Stay tuned for our 2025 list of Long Island cons coming soon! Cosplayers, gamers, and comic buffs unite! Here is a list of cons where […]
22 Comic Book Stores On Long Island to Feed the Beast of the Most Avid Collector (or Casual Reader)
Independent comic book stores can still be found near most towns across Long Island. You can still pick up read comics, flip through them, talk […]