Community Reports

Beaches:

The hundreds of miles that border Long Island in white sand, should not only be enjoyed from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but rather the whole year round. From the North Shore to the South Shore, Long Island boasts some of the most impressive beaches on the East Coast, no matter what the season. Though some are open to local residents only, most are open for the public to enjoy. To find a list of beaches in your area visit Long Island Browser and go to Nassau or Suffolk County Beaches on the homepage.

Census Information:

A great place to find information on the population of Long Island is Census.gov  . On the homepage simply enter in Nassau and Suffolk Counties into the population finder to get information for all of Long Island. You could also enter in a town or village to get specifics on the population in a certain area.

Children’s Entertainment:

Long Island is filled with attractions to keep young ones entertained and interested. From Museums to Theatre, you will never have to travel far on the island to discover something for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you are a Long Island resident, or just visiting, find out what your children might be interested in on a calendar of events provided by Discover LongIsland . Click on calendar of events on the homepage, and enter in week or weekend to find out what events are taking place.  You can also find a complete listing of events in the News12.com What’s to Do section.  

Education:

Nassau and Suffolk Counties are home to some of the most prestigious schools in the nation. Long Island has over twenty colleges and universities, over one hundred public school districts, as well as dozens of private and religious schools. For more information on a particular university or district, go to WWW.LONGISLAND.COM  and select schools on the homepage.  To see Long Island students and their grand accomplishments, go to News12’s Student’s Making a Difference

Famous People From Long Island

From Billy Joel to Billy Crystal, Long Island has quite a roster of famous locals that were born and raised right here. For a closer look at “famous islanders” select LI Facts & People on the homepage.

Golf Courses:

Whether you are a golf expert or new to the green, Long Island offers dozens of courses with varying degrees of difficulty. For an in depth look at the challenging courses of Long Island.

Government:

Election time isn’t the only time of year when people should take an interest in local government and politicians. For the names and contact information for our elected officials. There you can find information on New York State government, as well as Nassau and Suffolk County Assembly Members.

Hospitals:

It is never a bad idea to keep a list of local hospitals and emergency information around. For a comprehensive list of Long Island hospitals, along with addresses, directions and contact information - click on hospitals.

Key Industries:

If you are looking for labor market information from wages to the latest job figures, the Department of Labor has current and accurate and up to date statistics. Go to Labor Statistics and enter Long Island as the region in the search field.

Land Marks:

Long Island is filled with rich history from coast to coast. You won’t have to travel far to see these beautiful landmarks. For a look at of some of Long Islands more famous sights, go to  Landmarks click on entertainment on the menu bar, scroll to entertainment, and then visit the Long Island History – Photos of Landmarks link. You can find images and descriptions there.

Night Life:

No matter what your interests are there is always plenty to do at night on Long Island. Clubs, pubs and sports bars alike, you can find entertainment every night of the week. Go to NightLife and read reviews on the latest hot spot in your area.  Also, the News12.com What’s To Do page contains activities for adults.

Parks:

Long Islanders are fortunate to be surrounded by acres of active parks in the area. With something here for all outdoorsy types, you can enjoy

camping, horseback riding, swimming, hiking, fishing, and boating.

Most active parks have a full-time, on-site staff. Find the parks in your area, and seasonal information such as hours and parking.

Real Estate:

Ask any Long Islander and they will tell you what a great place the Island is to live. Whether it be Nassau or Suffolk County, North Shore or South, you certainly have a lot to choose from. A great resource for purchasing a home on the Island, or just getting started on some research is FREE LISTINGBOOK ACCOUNT . Signup for a FREE account and manage your search like a Real Estate Professional.  There is a large inventory of homes for sale and plenty of information to begin your search.

Seasonal Activities:

For a calendar of seasonal fun visit  or the News12.com’s What’s To Do section.

You can find the particulars on holiday events, wine tasting and concerts all in one place. Go to the Seasonal Festivities page and discover what’s happening on Long Island this month or all season long.

Shopping:

The Island is proud to offer fabulous shopping no matter what town or village you are browsing in.  From large malls and outlet centers to quaint boutiques in waterfront villages, you will definitely find what you are looking for without having to venture far. For a list of malls go to the shopping pags.

Top Businesses:

Whether you are looking for a job on Long Island, or just want an idea of the types of businesses we have here, you may want to check out our Top 132 Businesses based on revenue. For a list visit Newsday.com and click on the business page. There you will find a link for the Top Long Island Companies where you can view the companies and their revenue in millions of dollars.

Transportation:

Public transportation on Long Island mimics that of some large cities. You can find bus stations, and train stations in most towns that usually run on the hour and can get you most anywhere you would need to go. For up-to-date maps, schedules and fares.

Wine Country:

Long Island has over 3,000 acres of cultivated land, and more than thirty wineries. You can tour the wine region to sample and purchase award winning wines as well as get an insiders look at the wine making process.  Take a look at the Long Island vineyards with addresses and contact information.

Sports:

Sports fans can always find seasonal games to watch and participate in on Long Island. From the Islanders to the Ducks, children and adults alike can be found cheering for their local home teams. For a list of Long Island teams, as well as links to local sports news visit http://www.longisland.com/ and click on the sports page.

For sports that’s ‘as local as local sports gets’, click to News12.com’s sports page at http://www.news12.com/LI/sports