Long Islanders already know names like Ronkonkoma, Massapequa, Setauket, and Patchogue came from Native American languages. What is less widely known is that Sag Harbor […]
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1962 Photo Shows Robert Moses at the Completion of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge
Taken on November 28, 1962, this photo shows Robert Moses standing at the Fire Island Inlet Bridge at the exact moment the final steel was […]
Before Viral Ads, This Uniondale Native Became Famous for Talking Faster Than Anyone Alive
John Moschitta Jr. became famous in the 1980s as the motor mouthed spokesperson for Federal Express and Micro Machines. You’ve probably heard him… even if […]
The Song Cut in Yaphank That Became an American Anthem: God Bless America Was Written on Long Island
It’s one of the most recognizable songs in American history. You’ve heard it at ballgames, ceremonies, and moments that call for something bigger than words. […]
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 […]
Local Radio Celeb Completes on Jeopardy! Tonight
You may remember her voice from your morning drive for decades as longtime News Director and onair personality on WALK’s Breakfast Club. Or you might […]
81 Crazy Facts About Long Island’s Own Mariah Carey & Her Epic “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Mariah Carey didn’t just give the world a Christmas song, she gave it a seasonal takeover that repeats itself every December. What makes it even […]
Ray Romano Helps Launch Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s New Everybody Loves Raymond Exhibit
Leave it to Ray Romano to turn a quiet Tuesday night in Stony Brook into a full-blown reunion of one of Long Island’s most beloved […]
Crazy Facts About Brian Setzer (Massapequa’s Pompadour in Chief)
The Stray Cats were revved up for a fall U.S. run, until Brian Setzer had to slam the brakes. On Oct. 28, 2025, the band […]
From Elmont to Plum Island: Nelson DeMille’s Very Long Island Life
Nelson DeMille didn’t just set books on Long Island, he made the Island a co-star, poured coffee on the page (about 12 cups a day […]