Somewhere between Woodstock and Watergate, someone borrowed a book from Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket—and forgot to give it back. Fast-forward 56 years, […]
Tropic Con Cosplay Contest Levels Up in 2025 with More Prizes, More Craft, More Community
By Salva Montella Looking for a local cosplay event? Look no further. The Long Island Tropic Con (LITC) Cosplay Championship…
Long Island’s Eternal Con Is Back for 2025—And Fans Are Already Talking
After more than two years of silence, Eternal Con has officially reappeared. The beloved Long Island comic convention quietly updated…
Doctor Who Fans Find Their Home at LI Who Convention This August
By John Segreto Every year, a ripple in space and time brings hundreds of Doctor Who fans to Long Island—not…
New York Comic Con 2025 Gears Up for Another Pop Culture Takeover
New York Comic Con is back this fall with a four-day fan extravaganza set for Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the […]
Talk to George Washington (Seriously) Thanks to AI at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay
Ever wanted to ask George Washington what was really going through his mind during the Battle of Long Island? Or how he felt about British […]
The 56th Fighter Group’s Wild Ride on Long Island: WWII Planes, Beer Cheese Soup, and Back Taxes
For decades, the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant stood as one of the most unique and nostalgic dining spots on Long Island. Located on the grounds […]
After 168 Years, St. James General Store Gets Its 15 Minutes of Fame
After more than a century and a half serving locals and out-of-towners, Long Island’s oldest shop is suddenly enjoying viral fame. Thanks to a new […]
Crazy Facts About the Middle Grounds Lighthouse
Also known as Stratford Shoal Light, Middle Grounds Lighthouse, or “That Thing You See From the Ferry” Halfway between Port Jefferson and Bridgeport sits a […]
Before Pong, There Was Brookhaven: Long Island’s Video Game First
Before arcades. Before Nintendo. Before Atari. Long before kids argued over who got next on the joystick, Long Islanders were already lining up to play […]
From ATMs to Aviation: Historic Long Island Firsts That Changed America
When it comes to making history, Long Islanders never hesitate to step up first (or fly, sail, or swipe their cards, as the case may […]
We’re Not Gonna Fake It: Crazy Facts About Long Island’s Twisted Sister
You’ve headbanged to “I Wanna Rock” at Mulcahy’s more times than you care to admit—but did you know Long Island’s iconic glam-metal rockers, Twisted Sister, […]
The Last Track Standing: Crazy Facts About Riverhead Raceway
On any given Saturday night, if you’re near Exit 73 off the LIE and hear the sound of roaring engines and crunching metal, don’t panic—it’s […]