Toast National Repeal Day and Long Island History

Happy National Repeal Day, Long Island! December 5th, 1933 marked the end of Prohibition, and America was once again free to enjoy alcohol. Positioned on the Eastern Coast, Long Island was perfectly located to intercept ships carrying liquor from the Caribbean during this infamous period in U.S…

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Top Museums on Long Island

From history buffs and art aficionados to couples and kids, Long Island’s museums are a fun way to explore another time, place, and point of view–all year long. A Jazz Age mansion, horse-drawn carriages, the world’s largest taxidermized fish, WWI fighter planes, and crochet-covered trees are just a…

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Celebrate National Wildlife Week at these Long Island Sanctuaries

Did you know that Long Island is home to incredibly rare plant species and even globally endangered wildlife? Our region’s diverse landscapes and terrain have created an oasis for reptiles and amphibians, birds, marine animals, and plants that struggle to survive elsewhere. Take the Piping Plover as…

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