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How to Sweet-Talk a Shark
Sharks are not evil. But they're single-minded and very, very hungry. On land, they take the form of bosses, businesspeople, colleagues, family, and sociopathic neighbors. In the …
Sagamore Hill
No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt's cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of …
Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States
Although no battles were fought on Long Island, the Civil War deeply affected all of its residents. More than three thousand men--white and black--from current-day Queens, Nassau …
Boat Building and Boat Yards of Long Island
From the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End, Long Island is home to a nationally recognized and historic boat building industry. The Steiger Craft boats of …
George Washington's Long Island Spy Ring
Long Island and the Civil War:: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States
Although no battles were fought on Long Island, the Civil War deeply affected all of its residents. More than three thousand men--white and black--from current-day Queens, Nassau …
Long Island and the Sea
For more than five centuries, the waterways surrounding Long Island have profoundly shaped its history.Familiar subjects of lighthouses, shipwrecks and whaling are found alongside …
Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon
The first Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 after numerous shipwrecks along the barrier island. A replacement tower built in 1858 incorporated innovations in …
Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House
No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt s cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of …
Long Island and the Civil War
Although no battles were fought on Long Island, the Civil War deeply affected all of its residents. More than three thousand men--white and black--from current-day Queens, Nassau …
The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound
Originally commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt as he built his maritime empire in New York, the Steamboat Lexington eventually became the most prestigious steamship on the heavily …
Fire Island Lighthouse: Long Island's Welcoming Beacon
The first Fire Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1826 after numerous shipwrecks along the barrier island. A replacement tower built in 1858 incorporated innovations in …