Inspired by this question, I'd like to determine what playground I loved to be taken to in the late 1960s, early 1970s on Long Island, probably in Nassau County. The most salient feature was a climb-on rocket ship. Was it at Jones Beach?
posted by Morrigan on Oct 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of any sword shops on Long Island, particularly eastern Long Island? I'm looking for shops that sell mostly Japanese Swords and weapons. Also I'm mainly interested in collectors swords, not practical swords.
posted by FireStyle on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Lawn Guyland filter: Does anyone know how long the big waves at Jones Beach and Robert Moses beach going to last? Are they still even around? How about tomorrow morning? [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Aug 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Moving to Long Island: what should I know? [more inside]
posted by pemberkins on Jun 16, 2009 - 13 answers

We are thinking of moving to Levittown, NY from Brooklyn. Of course after finding the house we are considering buying, I'm now hearing from different "long islanders" who scoff at the thought of ever stepping foot in Levittown. What gives? We were there a number of times and it looked like a very nice, well kept, working-class neighborhood. Are looks deceiving? Does anyone know what the resale value is on levittown homes? we're expecting to pay around 300k for a five bedroom / two bath home on a 60x100 lot in the Levittown school district. We gave a seven month old who is the main reason that prompted us to move out of our decrepit apartment. Thanks for any suggestions/advice!!!
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2008 - 5 answers

My wife's birthday is coming up and I would like suggestions for a decent weekend lodging/activities, September 19-21, in eastern Long Island, preferably near the beach. We will not have a car, so bus or train accessibility is important.
posted by billtron on Sep 6, 2008 - 2 answers

New Yorkers, help a former New Yorker out! How impractical would it be to take a taxi from LaGuardia Airport in New York out to Locust Valley, NY, versus renting a car for the weekend (not this weekend—no holiday rush implied.) [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Jul 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Any information about the Jones Beach Hotel in Wantagh NY? [more inside]
posted by tonci on Jun 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Long Island-filter: need to get from Sag Harbor to Port Authority on Thursday, 6/28, leaving Sag Harbor at 4:00 pm, need to be at Port Authority no later than 7:30. I think the LIRR schedule isn't very amenable to my needs. Can I make it by car? Will I be a nervous wreck the whole time, stuck in traffic, freaking out about being late?
posted by fingers_of_fire on Jun 1, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me hire a great wedding band in the NYC area. [more inside]
posted by josh on Jun 27, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me find a great wedding photographer for my wedding on Long Island next June! [more inside]
posted by josh on May 16, 2006 - 12 answers

As a follow-up to the New Jersey/New York relationship question, in my ongoing attempt to grasp these complex regional dynamics, could someone explain to me how Long Island fits into the mix? I'm a Midwesterner, but have been to both NYC and Long Island and notice the general differences and similarities, but can't quite put my finger on what residents of each location think of each other.
posted by marcusb on Nov 23, 2004 - 9 answers