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 […]
Game On and Hang Out: East End Gaming Levels Up Local Connection
By Fatima Ortega Guevara Everyone who comes here knows that it’s more than meets the eye. East End Gaming in…
Crowds Marvel at Free Comic Book Day on Long Island
By Mariam Guirgis Local comic book shops across Long Island welcomed hundreds of fans on Saturday, May 3, for Free…
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…
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 […]
Lynbrook Library Nominated for Historic Recognition, Crazy Facts From Bookworms to Beaux-Arts
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 […]
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 […]