Why Long Island?
Home to the East Coast’s largest industrial park, the Hauppauge Industrial Park, which employs more than 55,000 residents of Long Island
The 13th most populated island in the world
The Long Island Pizza Festival and Bake-off is held each year to decide which “mom and pop” pizzeria is the best of the island
Famous beaches include Main Beach, Cooper’s Beach, Fire Island National Seashore, and the beach area at Jones Beach State Park
Learn about Long Island’s maritime and whaling history at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, and Long Island Maritime Museum
Numerous golf courses, vineyards, and state parks are scattered throughout the island
