For many a home is their most valuable asset. Because of this, it is important that the home be properly protected. Researching homeowners insurance can be confusing, especially for a new homeowner. Knowing what’s covered and what’s not covered is a must to insure you know what to do and how to handle things in case the need arises. Homeowners …
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
The collection was formed by the local community who recognized the need for a repository to preserve the region’s local maritime history and Cold Spring Harbor’s whaling past. The museum holds about 6,000 documents and artifacts from Cold Spring Harbor and other Long Island whaling towns. The museum hosts educational events and exhibitions year-round, including films, lectures, performances, and special …
Summer Pet Tips
When the lazy days of barbecues and swimming pools roll around, you can make them even better by sharing them with your favorite pet. By following a few summer pet safety tips, you can keep your animal friends healthy and enjoy the months of sun and fun. • Never leave your pet in the car. Though it may seem cool …
Lobster Roll Restaurant
If you love Lobster and you are visiting the east end end make this place one of your stops. As you travel down a single-lane road to Montauk, you pass that iconic “Lunch: Lobster Roll” sign, shining bright atop a restaurant with outdoor seating, donning a striped red, white & blue awning. The Lobster Roll was purchased in 1965 by …
Splish Splash Water Park
Looking for a new and exciting way to spend a day this upcoming summer? Splish Splash Long Island opens for business on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:00am. Splish Splash Long Island was voted one of the Best Water Parks in America by the Travel Channel! Splish Splash is located at 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton, NY 11933, conveniently accessible …
LI home buyers, scant supply drove prices up 4% in quarter
Buyers drove up home prices early this year as they competed for the scarcest supply of Long Island listings in more than a decade. Long Island homes sold for a median price of nearly $385,000 in the first quarter, up 4 percent from a year earlier, a report to be released Thursday by brokerage Douglas Elliman and appraisal company Miller …
The Big Duck in Flanders
Have you ever noticed a the big white duck roadside on your way to our East End during the summer months? To most, that duck is a fun roadside attraction, however in the early 1930’s the duck served a great purpose. The Big Duck located in Flanders, New York is a ferrocement building originally built in 1931 and was added …
Sagamore Hill: The Summer White House
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. The construction of the 26-room home was started in 1884 and completed in 1885 at a cost of $16,975.00, which equates to $452,478 today. The actual location is 12 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. The house and …
What is the STAR exemption and how do you apply?
The New York State School Tax Relief Program, better known as “STAR”, is a partial exemption from school property taxes on owner occupied primary residences. Primary residency is typically defined as the property lived in 51% of the time. Documentary proof may be requested as part of the application, such as car insurance and registration or voter registration card to …
Walt Whitman Museum
An Overview of the Walt Whitman Museum The Walt Whitman Museum is a historic site located in New York. It was first declared a historic site in 1957. This museum allows you to basically hear the voice of Walt Whitman to this day, and you can really take a look into his vision of democracy, creativity and diversity. They have …