Long Island New York has many roadways to travel on, but whichever you choose you are almost destined to hit some level of traffic. The main crossway of the island is I-495 which is also known as the Long Island Expressway also known as the LIE. This interstate starts in Manhattan at the midtown tunnel and runs clear across the island ending in Riverhead. The LIE is sure to be full of cars at almost anytime of day as it is the easiest and quickest route to use while getting around Long Island.
The shape of Long Island and layout of the roads also makes it very easy to get around. Almost all of the parkways, turnpikes, expressways, and highways run in straight lines from the north shore to the south shore or from the eastern end of the island to the west. Another important thing to remember while traveling the roads of Long Island is to always allow yourself extra time to get to your destination. The Long Island Expressway and almost every other major road on the island are infamous for traffic backups, constructions, and accidents. Also remember to buckle up while traveling anywhere but especially while on Long Island, as that law is very strictly enforced to locals and tourists.
Long Island is located southeast of the state of New York within the mainland United States. It is the home of Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Each county has its finepoints and attractive repoir. Overall, the island provides added culture to the definition of "New Yorker".
Long Island boasts several museums and tourist attractions. Many hotels ranging from the simple to the lavish call Long Island home as far west as Brooklyn to as far east at the Hamptons. Nestled by itself in the Atlantic Ocean, the island is the spectacle of fabulous portraits throughout all the seasons of the year. One can experience big city life while allowing for the flexibility of the suburban feel as they progress from the west to the east along the island.
One of the charming characteristics of Long Island is its ability to parade its clean, welcoming beaches. The island offers many opportunities for golfing, shopping, and other forms of recreation. It is a great place for shopping for antiques, attending various sporting events, sampling of wines, take in a horse show, and even attend medieval festivals. Tourists can experience the many architectures of various lighthouses throughout the island.
Long Island, New York is the perfect place to experience both the city life as well as the tourist amenities and recreational splendor. With Manhattan in the skyline, relaxing beaches and sun is just moments away with a feel of being out of place surrounded by the hustle of big city life.
Long Island is an island that resides around the southeastern part of New York. It lies adjacent to Manhattan. The island lays partially on the Atlantic Ocean and has four counties: Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau, and Suffolk. A body of water separates the northern shore and Connecticut; this body of water is called the Long Island Sound. There are many beach towns in the region. The most popular include Montauk and the Hamptons.
Long Island remains the largest island within the United States. It joins the mainland using several tunnels and bridges throughout New York City. There are also ferries that can be taken from Suffolk to Connecticut.
The Dutch settled the Western portion of Long Island, while English Puritans traveling from Connecticut, settled the Eastern portion. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington captured Long Island in the Battle of Long Island.
In the early years of the 20th century, Long Island transitioned from farms and such to the greatest example of an American suburb. Robert Moses created many parks for others enjoyment in the Long Island area. Long Island is one of New York City's most popular retreats.
Following the second World War, the population of Long Island grew dramatically. Many people who worked or lived in New York City decided to head to Long Island after the war. The Island remains a strong immigration center within the United States. There is an essential diversity in Long Island that much of the U.S lacks.
From autos, to movies to real estate, just to name a few, there are listings for every type of category imaginable. This website is very user friendly and unlike many other city guide websites, this one is genuinely interested in the well being of everything posted on the site.
Very few websites offer the ability to view a weather satellite to check on impending weather, and then glance through a category for family counseling while at the same time, perhaps looking at the performance of your stock portfolio. As a merchant, there is even a place to check out the advertising capabilities of http://www.longislandexchange.com/ and due to the user friendly page view of the site, you will even have an opportunity to find and locate businesses easier than any print media has ever had to offer.
The full color advertising of the merchants and the alphabetical listings of suppliers, provide for an experience that you will want to bookmark http://www.longislandexchange.com/ and perhaps even forward the link to anyone who has any interest in the Long Island area, for a travel guide or just to see what is going on.
Long Island, New York, is one of the top tourist destinations in the entire United States. From historical landmarks to operating lighthouses, from family fun parks to museums, and zoos to arboretums, there is something for everyone! There is always something new and exciting going on at Long Island.
Visitors to the Long Island area will find a diverse selection of boutiques, auction houses, gallereries, and antique dealers. The wide range of options can at times be overwhelming for shoppers of every sort. Those who seek unique and unusual antiques will be thrilled to find that nearly every corner at Long Island houses some sort of antiques dealer. Both professional and novice decorators have been traveling to Long Island for many years in order to find exquisite fine art, priceless collectibles, and artifacts rich in historic, country charm.
The Long Island area takes great pride in their variety of aquariums and zoos. When it comes to wild life of all sorts, central suffolk hosts six establishments with creatures of any number of species. South Shore hosts two additional venues, while North Shore has one. Regardless of which location you choose to visit, you can be assured that you and your loved ones will be awed and amazed. At the aquarium you can choose to undertake such activities as swimming with the sting rays or plunging into the shark tank, from the safety of a cage, of course! The local zoos and game farms allow you to enjoy wild life from a close up vantage point. You can also visit the Long Island wildlife preserves, where creatures roam free.
The breathtaking beauty of Long Island's widely acclaimed, manicured formal gardens and lush arboretums beacon visitors to stop and smell the roses for awhile. The sheer majesty of these gardens, some of which surround historical museums and impressive mansions, are also commonly used by professional artists as inspirational viewpoints. Likewise, visitors of all ages can take in the scenery as they stroll down the wandering walkways. These remarkably landscaped areas are just the place to enjoy quiet, personal reflection, or to view beauty which is naturally remarkable.
The residents of Long Island know that at any given time of the year, they can expect to find a host of concert venues. From outdoor, impromptu stages to professional concert productions, there are numerous concerts to keep you entertained until the wee hours of the night! Major indoor venues host well known performers of all styles of music, while crisp outdoor breezes grace visitors upon the waterfront as favorite local artists take the stage.
No matter your taste or preference, you are sure to find something to your liking when you visit Long Island, New York!
Keeping Pets Safe This Summer We all know by now you can't leave a child in a hot car--even for a moment. But what about our furry friends? How can we keep them safe this season?
The Incredible Hulk Remember my Iron Man review? If not, please feel free to visit my extensive review archive at the bottom of this page and read it prior to reading this review.
NY Daily News Misses The Boat On Hillary Political writing has gotten boring again. I've spent the better part of this year going on and on about it, and now that Obama has won the whole exercise is almost pointless.
Ex-Major Leaguer Gibbons the Newest Duck When a baseball player is looking for a second – or even last – chance, a place that has been a good springboard back to a major league organization has been Long Island.
An Animal Filled Weekend on Long Island My husband and I usually begin planning our weekends on Mondays. ”What do you want to do this weekend?” we ask each other daily until one of us either comes up with an idea or we just “Whatever” each other to death.
At The Movies: Doomsday by Christopher Boyle Doomsday is basically a mish-mash combination of a number of various movies, and the resulting concoction adds up to far less than the sum of its parts. Director Neil Marshall's rip-off...um, excuse me, I mean "homage to" various beloved movies of his youth starts out promising enough, but soon just dissolves into a stew of stupidity and the dreaded "been there, done that" syndrome.
Glazing over the Grocery Bills by Janene Mascarella Sometimes I feel if I take another trip to the grocery store, I'm going to scream. Then when I look at how much we spent in a month on bread, milk, eggs and a zillion other items--I feel faint. Seems like I spend most of my time wandering up and down the isles hunting for new snacks to pack for the kids' lunch. And taking them with me on my weekly excursion is no picnic. I land out spending way more than necessary as I throw items to keep them quiet. DVD's, books, toys, whatever it takes to keep them calm and happy in their car cart.
Osama Bin Laden is Dead by Joe Wallace Have you seen the headlines about the latest Osama bin Laden tape? The figure on the audiotape is supposedly bin Laden, at least in the minds of the geniuses at Al Jazeera television. Why these broadcasters continue to give airtime to these audio missives is beyond me. This crap is news?
Yankees’ Staff Looking Shaky as Season Set to Begin by Joe Pietaro All the questions could have been avoided if the Yankees just pulled the trigger on the most obvious of needs and make the deal for lefthanded starter Johan Santana. The two-time American League Cy Young Award winner and arguably the game’s best pitcher was dangled by Minnesota general manager Bill Smith during the Winter Meetings in Nashville. After failing to come to an agreement on a contract extension with him, the Twins practically begged someone to make them a reasonable offer for Santana. Not as many clubs lined up as one would have expected.
Why Do We Care So Much about Celebrity Pregnancies? by Laura Rupert Pregnancy is beautiful and people feel a connection to expecting women. Add to the equation a celebrity and you have millions of interested people worldwide wanting to know every little detail. It is probably because of the added scrutiny from paparazzi that celebrity women wait to announce their pregnancies until they are in the third trimester. Even when women are obviously pregnant (think J. Lo and Angelina Jolie), they avoid the obvious and carry on as if they weren’t pregnant.
Psychological Problems Deserve Prozac not Paparazzi Many of us have dealt with psychological problems in the past and many of us deal with them every single day. For those that do not suffer firsthand they probably know at least one person in their family or close circle of friends that takes an anti-depression drug or a prescription for some other mental illness.
MVP Eli Gives Brady, Belichick the Blues in Stunning 17-14 SBXLII Win Glendale, AZ- Being the underdog is a familiar scenario for the New York Giants. Heading into the 2007 season without Tiki Barber, the team was not expected to qualify for the playoffs. Even when they joined the postseason dance, heading on the road as an NFC wild card entry, they were given little to no chance to make it very far.
Stock Market Follies Whenever I go to the gym, I always wind up on the cross trainer machine next to guys watching the financial reports on the gym TV system. I finally got curious to see what was holding the attention of sweaty dudes with determined looks on their faces, so I switched over one day and wound up being sucked into a mini-obsession with stocks.
Coughing Up Some Facts: Warnings About Cold Medications for Kids Alright. Now I'm really confused. I remember a while ago hearing news reports that cold and cough medication was not safe for children under 2. Got that. It's perfectly clear. But in case you didn't, recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory strongly recommending that over-the-counter cough and cold medications not be given to infants and children under two years old because of the risk of life-threatening side effects. I got a zillion "Must-read. Cold medication warnings" fwds from some of my fwd-happy friends when that went out over the news wires. I responded to a few, "Phew, thanks for the info!". But really, it was on the news, all day. and I usually zap all Fwd emails with the delete button--even if it says, don't delete. In fact, faster if it says don't delete.
Pure blood, death, and mayhem. We’ve been apart far too long, my friend. My fellow moviegoers, let me tell you of a time known as the 1980’s. Former actor Ronald Regan was president, and in Regan’s America, an odd duality existed in the movies produced during that era- sex was bad (and usually punishable by death), but violence was welcomed, especially when it was directed at dirty, godless non-Americans. Known to many as the Golden Age of Action, the 80’s box-office was firmly ruled by macho, massively muscled one-man armies such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Stephen Seagal. Combined, these gentlemen killed enough people on-screen to fill the Grand Canyon hundreds of times over. Plots? Character development? Who needed them? As long as we had unlimited ammunition, sharp bladed weapons, and plenty of bad guys to insert them into, audiences were elated.
Party 105 Expands to Nassau County Monday, January 07, 2008, 11:01:10 AM Party 105 Expands to Nassau County After ten years of broadcasting exclusively to Suffolk County, The Morey Organization's (TMO) flagship radio station, Party 105 (WDRE 105.3 FM), is expanding to Nassau County. Party 105's programming will be simulcast on 101.5FM out of Plainview. You will now be able to hear Party's high energy mix of Top 40, Hip-Hop and heritage Dance music throughout Long Island from the Cross Island Parkway through the Hamptons. "We are very excited to be in Nassau County", said Party 105 Operations Manager and morning show host Vic Latino. Latino also states, "There has been a huge hole in Nassau County for this music ever since the city stations stopped playing this high energy format. A few days into the simulcast and the response from listeners and advertisers has already been unreal." TMO is launching an extensive marketing campaign in Nassau County. Many announcements will be coming in the next few w .....
Great L.I. Band JRAD Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 3:01:10 PM A Few years ago i met these two young Kids from long island who are in a band called JRAD,They graciuosly took me into there home and gave me and my son a one on show,and holy smokes, they were great to say the least. They made a studio DVD ,gave me a signed copy (i asked because i know the'll be big someday). Check em out ,you won't be disapointed. There new cd is available on Itunes, I'm definetly picking up a copy. I wish these guys all the best,they deserve it. www.jradrocks.com .....
AFTERLIFE: Progressive Rock Returns! January 11 Sunday, December 30, 2007, 10:12:58 PM Hi Folks, We wanted to remind you about a much-anticipated performance coming up just shortly into the New Year. Although we’ve been rehearsing weekly for some time now, we don’t actually do many live shows at all (historically, at best two shows a year). So each show is a bit of a musical “event”. The band’s last two performances were at sold-out large hall auditorium/theater venues -- but we’ve decided to try something very different this time. We hope the cool concept and hip venue will help convince you to sneak out for an enjoyable evening of gourmet food, a large full-service bar, stellar live entertainment, and good company. It’s a much smaller venue than usual so you may want to get your tickets now (really). New music and new visuals have been added – things are fresh and evolving -- and we’re real excited about this up .....
New York, NY – State and federal officials have approved more than $6.2 million in disaster grants and low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damages during the August 8 severe storms and flooding.
The following is a summary of activities as of close of business on October 25, 2007:
3,389 households and business owners registered for assistance.
$4,229,779 in grants to 1,936 households has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for individual and household assistance. These grants include:
$3,657,781 to 1,530 households for home repairs and renting alternative housing, and $571,997 to 406 households has been provided by the State’s Other Needs Assistance Program (ONA) and FEMA for other serious needs.
$2,004,400 in low-interest disaster loans has been approved for 59 households and five business owners by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The deadline for Brooklyn and Queens residents to apply for assistance is now extended to November 16. To register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), call toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Registration is also available online at http://www.fema.gov/
Long Island is a part of New York State, located at the east of Manhattan and physically comprises of four counties - Brooklyn, Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, although Brooklyn and Queens are mostly considered NYC.
Long Island is a place worth visiting during all seasons of the year. Spring brings with it winding roads, field with blossoms and greenery, and if you love beaches, spring here brings you an early tan. In the summer, you can expect concerts by the sea along with carnivals and many other recreational activities. Autumn is the season for long and quiet walks where you will really relax yourself. Open meadows, wine county, tranquil ponds and wildlife sanctuaries are where you have to head for when in Long Island in autumn. The winter brings out the beauty of Long Island where you have more than outdoor splendor to look forward to.
Food is beautiful; entertainment enthralling, great shopping experiences and visits to art galleries, museums, dance and theater are all in the calling during winter in Long Island. If you want something to warm yourself in winter, you can always go walking on empty beaches, sledding, cross country skiing, ice skating or just go watching deer.
Long Island boasts of quaint and colonial villages worth visiting where you can have a look at its preserved past. The adventurous can have a go at ocean or surf fishing where you can have a picture taken with a record breaking fish. Playing games like golf, tennis, horseback riding and fishing can keep you fit and healthy all the while.
Touring the museums of Long Island and attending the country auctions let you have a glimpse at the history and heritage of Long Island. Thoroughbred racing, Islanders’ hockey and Mets’ baseball brings some excitement to your stay in Long Island, and if it is romance you are looking for, this too is found in abundance in Long Island. Take your partner to one of the many dinner theaters, plays, concerts and nightclubs found in Long Island to follow with a round of fine dining in romantic settings.
Long Island is not only a place singles and couples should visit; there are many reasons for bringing along kids too. Besides the sports entertainment and beaches, there are many zoos, aquariums, wineries, mansions, gardens and the Vanderbilt museum and planetarium worth visiting with the family in Long Island.
To sum it up, Long Island is one of those places on earth that must be visited at least once in one's life time.
Long Island, having an area of 3567 sq km and jutting out about 132 km from the NY Harbor, is the largest such land mass in the Continental United States. It is divided into the counties - Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk – and has a combined population of over 7.5 million people, making it rank 17th in the list of the most populated islands in the world. But, given the large influx of people into Long Island, which has been continuing for many years, contours that divide NY City and its suburbs are obliterating faster than ever; these days, Brooklyn and Queens are considered parts of an expanding NY City, and only Nassau and Suffolk Counties have a conventional county government in place.
The flow of immigrants into Long Island started began at the dawn of the last century, when people came in large numbers to settle in Long Island boroughs, mainly owing to its proximity with NY and also for business purposes, and as the commerce grew, the place also gradually evolved into one of the richest dwellings in the NY suburbs. If to take into account its current demographics, Long Island has a long list of some of the richest Americans as its residents, a feat virtually unmatched by any other city in the whole US. For a new comer to NY or its suburbs, keep in mind, Long Island is one of the most expensive residential locations in the whole NY area.
Suffolk County is home to renowned museums such as Vanderbilt Museum, Walt Whitman Historic Site, and the Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences and also some of the most alluring seashores in the region. But a visit to Suffolk is never complete unless one spends some time feeling the diverse world presented by Long Island’s two forks – the laid back North Fork and the more uptown South Fork. North Fork’s farm stands, vineyards and the many charming villages, and South Fork’s upscale shopping destinations are not to be missed in any case.
Listings for real properties on sale are getting better by the day.
Last Aug. 3, ERA Real Estate announced that it has started providing its residential property listings throughout the country to Google Base. You’ve heard of Google but what’s Google Base? Google Base is a service that allows its users to submit all sorts of offline and online content that can be searched on Google. Even if the content isn't online yet, Google Base will search for you.
By providing this service, ERA Real Estate aims to help make listings of home sellers more accessible online. That’s because the firm can now provide specific attributes of a certain property that will appear during searches. In addition, your listing will appear in other services, such as Google Maps, thus allowing potential buyers to look at where the house you're selling is actually situated.
"A large majority of today's real estate consumers are starting their home search online, but they are getting to this information in a number of different ways," said ERA Real Estate president and CEO Brenda Casserly.
"By working with Internet search leader Google, we have created another important online marketing venue that, in addition to our brand web site, will generate exposure for our affiliates and their listings," she exaplained.
Those who prefer to shop for homes online can now see information on ERA Real Estate's listing on Google. This information is guaranteed to match a buyer's needs and preferences. Results of these searches can be linked to ERA Real Estate's website, so more information can be provided on a certain property. This will also allow contact with a sales associate or provide other real estate-related services.
"As a company founded on technology, ERA Real Estate is committed to utilizing the Internet to provide the best service possible to both our affiliates and the homebuyers and sellers they serve. Working with Google is just the latest example of our ongoing effort to maximize the power of the Internet to help our affiliate brokers and sales professionals best market their clients' properties," Casserly said.
Congress is pushing a law that would abandon the Internet's First Amendment -- a principle called Network Neutrality that prevents companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast from deciding which Web sites work best for you -- based on what site pays them the most. If the public doesn't speak up now, our elected officials will cave to a multi-million dollar lobbying campaign. http://www.savetheinternet.com
May 17, 2006 -- Long Island Exchange was awarded a silver and bronze certificate of excellence in last week's 2006 BOLI awards on Long Island for its http://www.longislandexchange.com Web site. This was the company's first year entering the competition and took a silver certificate for "Internet, News, Media and Publications" also taking home a Bronze certificate in "Internet Independant."
"This is our first year competing in the competition and we look forward to many more to come. The turn out was fantastic and we are just starting to get our feet wet with Long Island Exchange. We really can't wait for next years event. It was a great pleasure to be here" said John Colascione, the company's owner and founder.
Each year the Long Island Advertising Club (http://www.liac.org ), located in Port Washington Long Island, holds the annual BOLI Awards, founding in 1973, which have become one of the most prestigious business competitions in the major metropolitan New York region. Best of Category statues as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates of Excellence presently reside in 31 states and three foreign countries.
The winners of the 33rd annual BOLI awards were announced on May 9th at The Inn at East Wind in Wading River.
"There's been a tremendous amount of really exceptional work in the newer categories - all the Internet-related categories, Web sites, rich media, e-commerce," said Mark Preiser, senior vice president at Walter F. Cameron Advertising Inc. in Hauppauge and president of the ad club.
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Long Island Exchange Inc. is currently seeking Corporate Sponsorship. For more information on business partnerships, advertising, or media relations please contact:
Long Island Exchange Inc. John Colascione Chief Executive Officer 5 Ketridge Street West Babylon, New York 11704 Phone: 631-587-7050
Corporate Sponsorships Tom Forrest Media & Public Relations 5 Ketridge Street West Babylon, New York 11704 Phone: 805-493-4450
The H2O Seafood Grill is a contemporary seafood restaurant located at 215 West Main Street, Smithtown, New York. The restaurant, designed with an upscale New England feel, is destined to become a favorite dining spot in Smithtown. H2O Seafood Grill offers an extensive menu of seafood varieties to please any palate.
H2O Seafood Grill boasts an extensive Mautiui Bar, eclectic Wine List and a Sushi bar. Diners can relax in the dining room or dine in the sushi bar.
H2O Seafood Grill offers a wide selection of seafood delicacies such as the tuna tower appetizer, clams and oysters on the half shell, lobster cocktail, shrimp cocktail, lump crabmeat, and many more. The restaurant’s entrees feature Asian style crispy whole fish served with sweet Thai chili sauce and French fries, Brazilian lobster tails served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, pan-seared red snapper with grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and saffron butter sauce. H2O has something for non-seafood lovers - the spit-fired rotisserie chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled mushrooms and a Guinness-carmelized apple demi glace is a tongue tantalizing treat for non-seafood lovers.
H2O’s ambience is primarily a sublime nautical one, with black and white photographs of seaside and fishing scenes decorating the walls. The restaurant’s interiors are dominated by sepia tones. The vibrant atmosphere together with friendly and knowledgeable service sets the tone for the restaurant.
For banquets and private parties, H2O has two rooms – the Parlour and the Main Dining Room. Depending upon the size of the party, customers can select any room. The Parlour can accommodate up to 40 people and is a prefect one for small gatherings. The Main Dining Room can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people and is available for rental during the afternoon.
H2O offers various outdoor catering packages to suit almost any needs. Whether you are planning a personal celebration or a corporate event, H2O can customize a unique package which fits your budget and needs. H2O’s experienced event planners are ready to assist you on almost all aspects of your event.
H2O Seafood Grill is open for lunch from Monday through Friday. Dinner is served seven days a week. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. All major credit cards are accepted.
