You’re working in the city but the rent is way too high to justify getting an apartment in Manhattan. There are a lot of great places to live in New Jersey with easy commutes to NYC, but in your heart you don’t want to live in New Jersey. Well, there’s still hope for you, and…Read More about Best Towns on the LIRR to Commute into Manhattan→

Are you planning to move to the Long Island area? If so, one of the first things you are going to discover is how much there is to do and see. If you are ready to get to know some of the most popular and exciting Long Island attractions you have to experience, keep reading.…Read More about Top 5 Long Island Attractions for First Timers→

If you’re ready to retire or looking forward to the day when you leave your working life behind, Long Island may not be at the top of your list. But whether you have family or friends nearby, or don’t want to live in a retirement community, Long Island has places that are ideal to consider.…Read More about Top Long Island Areas for Retirees→

Not only is Long Island, NY the largest and longest island in the United States (with an area of over 1,377 square miles), it is home to dozens of vacation spots that are family-friendly, affordable, and educational. If you’re moving to the island or just moved and are looking for a vacation spot to take…Read More about Vacationing on Long Island – Great Local Sites on a Budget→

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as a New York resident, you are one of 8,537,673 people. Whether you are one of the several hundred thousand people coming and going every year or whether you have lived in New York for a lifetime you are a New Yorker. A New York resident has specific characteristics…Read More about 9 Signs You’re Officially a New York Resident→

If you are moving to the New York City area, you already know about all of the fantastic cultural offerings this metropolis has to offer. But don’t forget the city’s natural beauty as well! Springtime in New York is a magical season when so many natural wonders come back to life. As the weather warms…Read More about The Ultimate Guide to Springtime in New York→

Museums in America receive around 850 million visits each year. They are not only entertaining but also educational for people of all ages. Approximately 55 million of those visits come from school groups. But your child doesn’t have to wait for a class trip to find an entertaining and educational museum to visit. If you’re…Read More about 10 Best Children’s Museums on Long Island→

New York City has broken its own tourism records for eight years running, and it’s little wonder why. The Big Apple is a melting pot of culture, art, history, and personality. Festivals in New York reflect the same diversity, providing hubs for creativity, inclusivity, and some of the best cultural experiences in the world. But…Read More about An Insider’s Guide to the Best Festivals in New York→

Over 60 million people visited NYC last year. Were you one of them? Or are you one of many wondering if a trip to the big apple with children would be worth it? A bustling city can seem like a daunting place to take your family, but New York holds a wealth of opportunities for…Read More about 8 Budget-Friendly Activities in NYC for the Whole Family→

While Long Island has long been associated with traffic-logged expressways, the cold pizza slice and the Cheesecake Factory, there is so much more to it. The 118-mile island includes the boroughs of both Brooklyn and Queens, and extends to a gorgeous coastline, rolling farmlands and wineries aplenty. In this case, it’s no wonder the Long…Read More about The Ultimate Guide to the Best Restaurants in Long Island→