Ever wonder where those white lane lines come from and who paints them? You might want to believe it is Kramer from Seinfeld, but we are sorry to disappoint you, it is not. And the made-up Burkart Expressway is no doubt supposed to be the Long Island Expressway. We are assuming that they changed the …
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Location, Location, Location Nassau County has been known for having, on average, higher housing prices compared to other parts of the country. No doubt one reason is the county’s close proximity to New York City. For many in Nassau, a ride from their LIRR local station to Manhattan takes about 45 minutes, and for some, …
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Our previous article on Long Island culture identified a number of fun places to go year around. Now let’s point out some places to go to specifically for spring. Long Island offers a variety of activities and attractions during the spring season. Here are some popular things to do in Long Island during spring: Visit …
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Brooklyn and Queens are two of the five boroughs of New York City and are considered part of Long Island due to their geographical location. While they may not share the same cultural or regional identity as the rest of Long Island, they are situated on the same landmass and subsequently share many geological features. …
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Where is Long Island City? If you say Long Island, you are right although some would say you are only half right. That is because LIC is in Queens. One of the five boroughs of NYC; however, geography, Queens is considered to be part of Long Island. And so is Brooklyn for that matter. Long …
Long Island abounds with prominent industries and corporations that have made a significant impact on the county and the world. In this article, we will discuss their amazing achievements, starting with Grumman Aerospace Corporation and how their aircraft have become icons and played a significant role in the development of aerospace technology and defense systems …
General NYC TLC Rules The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has established a set of laws and regulations that apply to ride-share drivers operating in the city. Some of the key requirements include: TLC License: All ride-share drivers must obtain a TLC license, which involves passing a background check and completing a …
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Introduction Long Island New York is famously known for its beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and sparkling blue waters. But with all the talk about water quality, many people are left wondering: Is Long Island water safe to drink? In this blog post, we’ll be taking a closer look at Long Island water and uncovering the …
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Overview If you live in Long Island and work in Manhattan and are not interested in drudging along the Long Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative: the LongLong Island Expressway to work each day, there is an alternative, and that is the Long Island Railroad. But you already know that and …
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The Long Island Expressway is rich in history and has been a defining feature of New York’s landscape since it first opened in 1938. Built to ease the burden of heavy traffic on the Northern State and Southern State Parkways, and the local roads that commercial traffic had to use, the LIE quickly became an …
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