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About Long Island City
Long Island is a stretch of island which lies perpendicular to the island of Manhattan. Long Island is separated from Manhattan by a thin stretch of water, which is the East River. Brooklyn connects to the island of Manhattan through bridges and subways, the first bridge which was built is the Brooklyn Bridge, which still stands today. The North shore of Long Island borders Long Island Sound, and the Western shore of Long Island meets the shores of The Atlantic Ocean. There are many parts of Long Island, including The Hamptons, Queens, and The City of Brooklyn. All areas of Long Island are accessible by the Long Island Expressway which is the major highway that runs through Long Island, and by the Long Island Rail Road, originally built in 1834. Many people who live on Long Island work in New York City and in places on Long Island which require them to commute using this high way or rail road system. There are many universities on Long Island such as Hofstra University, Briarcliffe College, Adelphi University, and Five Towns College. Certain areas of the island are former industrial areas now used for housing, some areas are beach towns and coastal, other areas are university campus, and there are even vineyards on Long Island.
Long Island City News & Articles
Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in New York City
New York City is the land of plenty when it comes to restaurants providing outstanding dining experiences. However, finding a restaurant that's open on a holiday can be a little more challe
Halloween Events in Brooklyn
New York City is always buzzing, and the city particularly comes a live during Halloween. There is no shortage of events and activities to get you in the spirit of the season as every area