REDISCOVER OUR HISTORY

Quick overview of our beautiful island, we call home.

Long Island is a densely populated island off the East Coast of the United States, beginning at New York Harbor just 0.35 miles (0.56 km) from Manhattan Island and extending eastward into the Atlantic Ocean. The island comprises four counties in the U.S. state of New York: Kings and Queens counties (which comprise the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, respectively) in the west, and Nassau and Suffolk counties in the east. However, many people in the New York metropolitan area (even those living in Brooklyn and Queens) colloquially use the term “Long Island” (or “The Island”) to refer exclusively to Nassau and Suffolk counties, which are mainly suburban in character. The majority of New York City residents now live on Long Island.

Broadly speaking, “Long Island” may refer both to the main island and the surrounding outer barrier islands. North of the island is Long Island Sound, across which lie Westchester County, New York, and the state of Connecticut. Across the Block Island Sound to the northeast is the state of Rhode Island. To the west, Long Island is separated from the Bronx and the island of Manhattan by the East River. To the extreme southwest, it is separated from Staten Island and the state of New Jersey by Upper New York Bay, the Narrows, and Lower New York Bay. To the east lie Block Island and numerous smaller islands.

Both the longest and the largest island in the contiguous United States, Long Island extends 118 miles (190 km) eastward from New York Harbor to Montauk Point, with a maximum north-to-south distance of 23 miles (37 km) between Long Island Sound and the Atlantic coast. With a land area of 1,401 square miles (3,630 km2), Long Island is the 11th-largest island in the United States and the 149th-largest island in the world—larger than the 1,214 square miles (3,140 km2) of the smallest U.S. state, Rhode Island.

Who was King Zong?

Not many people really that Long Island once housed royalty from many different countries and financial empires, resulting in the nickname of the “Gold Coast”.

Camp Upton’s Hidden Rail History

General Introduction to Camp Upton’s History Located in the eastern portion of the town of Brookhaven sits what is now known as Brookhaven National Laboratory

Floyd Bennett Field

Many New Yorkers may believe that La Guardia and JFK are New York Cities only airports, but little know that New York had 2 other

Prosser Pines Tee Pee

History of Prosser Pines

Nestled in the heart of Middle Island, lies a rare and historic gem: Prosser Pines Nature Preserve. This unique forest is a living testament to

Lighthouse History: Old Field

If you’ve ever traveled on the Port Jefferson ferry you may have noticed a faint beacon in the distance just west of the harbor. Old

History of Caumsett State Park

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve reaches from Long Island Sound across Lloyd Neck to Lloyd Harbor and occupies approximately 1,500 acres. Located in the Town

The History of Hoyt Farm

Hoyt Farm Town Park, located in the Town of Smithtown, is well known by local residents for it’s numerous recreational and educational activities. The current

Lighthouse History: Horton Point

While many people travel the North Fork, little know about the vast array of lighthouses that dot its shorelines, nor do they know that Southold

Lighthouse History: Fire Island

Over the course of it’s History, the Fire Island Lighthouse has played a significant role in guiding transatlantic ships traveling into the New York Harbor.

Lighthouse History: Cedar Island

Cedar Island, or what is called Cedar Point Lighthouse, is one of Long Islands forgotten lighthouses, sitting sealed like a time capsule earning to be

Lighthouse History: Orient Point

If you’ve ever visited Orient Point for a ferry ride, or coming home from Connecticut you’ve sure seen this coffee pot lighthouse. Sticking at the

Southampton College Windmill

“The windmill, which originally sat on what is now Hill Street in Southampton Village, was moved to its current location in 1890 to become part