Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled a list of 20 exceptional sites across New York recommended for inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic […]
Northport Game Creator Mixes Mobsters and Magic in New Tabletop RPG
by Shayla Montalvo A biomedical engineer by day and game writer by night, William Little brings his long-time hobby to…
2026 Sees the Rise of Troopercon
Despite what they say about stormtroopers, the 501st Legion Empire City Garrison scored a direct hit with its Star Wars…
TrooperCon Strikes Back With Free Star Wars Fun
Get a peek under the helmet on Sunday, September 13th when Troopercon returns to Levittown Hall at 201 Levittown Pkwy…
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 fans, with founder Stefanie Gangone […]
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 for hardcore Trekkies? Or that […]
As Long Island TCG Show Evolves, It Catches Two ‘Best of LI’ Awards
The Long Island TCG Show, a convention that has rapidly grown into a major destination for trading card game enthusiasts and collectors, has been recognized […]
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 charges of fraud and money […]
Maker Faire Long Island Returns for 2025 – Call for Makers Now Open
Maker Faire Long Island is set to return for its 8th year on Saturday, June 7, 2025, bringing together creators, inventors, and tech enthusiasts for […]
Rum Runners and Speakeasies: Long Island’s Secret Prohibition History
This story about Long Island’s wild Prohibition days is brought to you by Artemis, a cocktail bar in Ronkonkoma that pays homage to the era […]
Round One: Suffolk Gamer Kicks Off Long Island’s Fighting Game Scene
Kyle McCarthy wanted to bring together a group of like-minded fighting game fans, the kind where players pick characters and duke it out on screen. […]
The Culper Spy Ring: How Long Island Spies Helped George Washington
Long Island was occupied by British forces for most of the Revolutionary War, but that also made it one of George Washington’s most valuable sources […]
Guide to Long Island’s 2025 Goth & Alternative Scene: Masquerades, Markets, and Midnight Gatherings
Long Island’s alternative and goth community has a full slate of markets and events in 2025, offering unique shopping experiences, live entertainment, and immersive gatherings. […]