Long Island History
Dive into the history of Nassau & Suffolk with archival stories, photos, videos and more.
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La Amistad replica pays tribute to 1839 revolt2m read
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Floodwaters damage treasures at Cardboard Memories in Commack2m read
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Vintage back-to-school photos on LI1m read
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How the father of U.S. submarines set up the nation's first base — on Long Island5m read
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Stony Brook Grist Mill, 273 years old, still operating despite devastating floods4m read
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La Amistad replica pays tribute to 1839 revolt2m read
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Floodwaters damage treasures at Cardboard Memories in Commack2m read
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Vintage back-to-school photos on LI1m read
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How the father of U.S. submarines set up the nation's first base — on Long Island5m read
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'Roots of the entire submarine force'
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Cool cars, camaraderie and community: Celebrating LI's auto culture6m read
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Shipwreck Diner marks 100 years of serving breakfast in Northport village2m read
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Art exhibit captures how LI evolved in late 1800s4m read
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Mattituck American Legion to shut down, citing declining membership2m read
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Vietnam War monument in Hauppauge refurbished2m read
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'A way for people to come out and experience different cultures'
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'If you don't use it, you lose it'
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Holocaust center shines light on lifesaving heroes2m read
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'Don't worry' advises Ronkonkoma woman who celebrates her 108th birthday2m read
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9/11 families, survivors react with anger at plea deal for mastermind3m read
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Northport 'icon' has been teaching dance for 71 years7m read
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Railroad museum marks 180th anniversary of LIRR service to Greenport2m read
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Family gathers for christening of Navy warship honoring Irish war hero from LI2m read
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Shinnecock art gallery finding its footing, after loss of pandemic funding7m read
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World War II veteran from Stony Brook dies at 1023m read
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Holocaust survivor's life story is a history lesson for youth2m read
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Gathering remembers TWA Flight 8002m read
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LI's largest independent garbage hauler bought2m read
LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES
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Judge delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after November election2m read
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50 great concerts to catch this fall
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3 more rare orange lobsters found on Long Island, given reprieves1m read
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Brightwaters puts its history center stage at inaugural event2m read
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Boy Scout leads project to restore headstones at LI cemetery2m read
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Setalcott Nation Corn Festival Powwow opens Saturday2m read
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Veterans recognized with medals, and with lacrosse2m read
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Harry Chapin-inspired food drive returns2m read
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SUNY scholarship to honor LGBTQ+ pioneer Harvey Milk1m read