You think you don’t have an accent, but you know someone in your family does.
It's really only after you leave Long Island that you realize what an odd and eclectic and strangely privileged experience it was. For me, going to school in Pennsylvania meant realizing most people don't have immediate access to a beach or…
You think you don’t have an accent, but you know someone in your family does.
You think you don’t have an accent, but you know someone in your family does.
Thanksgiving for most people in America means family, turkey and stuffing. We asked NPR's readers what stuffing they make. Turns out there's a lot of passion and variety when it comes to stuffing.
Born and raised in Elmont, Long Island, right on the edge of Queens, I grew up with ethnically diverse foods at every corner. When we weren't eating Italian at home as family, we were minutes from our favorite Jewish deli, and it was just a few blocks to the authentic Neapolitan pizzeria that had been family-owned for generations. It was a gift to be raised in a community where you never had to eat at a chain restaurant—in fact, there really weren't many around. I became painfully aware of just how lucky I had been when I moved to Central Florida in 1996.
Born on August 5, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, George Clair Tooker Jr. grew up in suburban Bellport, Long Island and took painting lessons from a family friend as a child. Tooker graduated from Harvard University in 1942 where he studied English Literature and continued to pursue his interest in art. Tooker was discharged from […]
Long Island makes for a great place to start a family and raise your kid! Here are 50 reasons.
"I started painting in earnest as soon as I could afford a larger studio,” laughs the artist Hope Gangloff. “Every time I can manage to, I move into a larger space.” The relatively recent transition back to painting, which occurred over the last several years after a protracted period during which she focused primarily on drawing, was a kind of homecoming for Gangloff, who grew up painting large-scale pieces in her parents’ barn on Long Island. “When I was much younger I painted really large,” she says. “I loved it. I love moving across a canvas, it feels good.”
vanderbilt planetarium- centerport, long island
Which part of the island you're from tells a lot about your personality.
Lately, our travel schedule has been a little bit quieter than before, but that’s been okay since we’ve had a chance to check out some awesome places like the
Visit Port Jefferson - a bustling town located right on the Long Island Sound where you can enjoy seafood, shop local at the small businesses, and get away via the Long Island Ferry. Port Jeff is a popular spot for a night on the town, and it is easy to find live music at local bars and cafes. Go shopping, enjoy the food, and take in the sights at this unique waterfront town.
Rosie O'Donnell, born on March 21, 1962, in Commack, Long Island, New York, has had a multifaceted career. Known as a comedian, actress, television personality, and social activist, among other roles, O'Donnell's net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, with an annual salary reported at $5 million. Early Life Rosie grew up as […]
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WORTH: 3 POINTS Many songs in the sixties and seventies refer to the Vietnam War. They usually reflect the growing discontent among Americans about America’s military participation in Vietnam…
East Islip? Great River? Islip Terrace?
