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1. www.britannica.com › place › Long-Island-New-YorkLong Island | Description, Map, & Counties | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Long Island, island in the Atlantic Ocean that comprises the southeasternmost part of New York state, U.S. The island lies roughly parallel to the southern shore of Connecticut, from which it is separated to the north by Long Island Sound.

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3. untappedcities.com › 2020/06/23 › 10-beautiful10 Beautiful Places to Discover in Suffolk County, Long Island

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   3 days ago · Suffolk County has a great deal to discover, from historic buildings to ethnic eateries rarely found in New York City to small parks and quaint downtowns.

4. www.lawngisland.com › home › long-island-mapLong Island Map — Lawng Island

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   4 days ago · It’s located in southeastern New York State, stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. The island is divided into four counties: Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. Each county has its own unique character and attractions.

5. misstourist.com › things-to-do-long-island-new22 Things to Do in Long Island ️ Beaches, Parks & Hotels

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   3 days ago · Discover the best things to do in Long Island! From beaches to cultural attractions, explore top activities in this New York destination with our curated guide

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6. untappedcities.com › 2020/06/30 › ny-getaway-12NY Getaway: 12 Places to Discover in Setauket, Long Island

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   3 days ago · Setauket, in Suffolk County, is a quaint village on Long Island dotted with numerous historic sites dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries and a natural waterfront that harkens back to the...

7. untappedcities.com › 2020/07/31 › the-controversialThe Controversial History of Levittown, America’s First Suburb

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   2 days ago · To better understand the roots of today’s debate, we can look to the history of Levittown, Long Island, America’s first suburb. Levittown in Nassau County is a rather quaint hamlet that was...

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   Where is Long Island located?

   • Long Island, island in the Atlantic Ocean that comprises the southeasternmost part of New York state, U.S. The island lies roughly parallel to the southern shore of Connecticut, from which it is separated to the north by Long Island Sound. Long Island’s western end forms part of the harbour of New York City.

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   Is long Island a city or a borough?

   • Long Island’s western end forms part of the harbour of New York City. The island has four counties; from west to east they are Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. Kings county is the New York City borough of Brooklyn, and Queens county is the borough of Queens.

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   How big is Long Island?

   • It is 12–20 miles (19–32 km) wide and has an area of 1,401 square miles (3,629 square km). Its eastern end is divided into two narrow peninsulas; the northern peninsula is about 25 miles (40 km) long and culminates in Orient Point, and the southern peninsula is about 40 miles (64 km) long and ends in Montauk Point, Long Island’s eastern extremity.

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   When did Long Island become a county?

   • The county system was introduced in 1683 with the creation of Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties. During the American Revolution, Long Island was a hotbed of activity by both loyalists and patriots, and its coastal area was raided by privateers and military units.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › Brooklyn-borough-NewBrooklyn | History, Neighborhoods, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Brooklyn, one of the five boroughs of New York City, southwestern Long Island, southeastern New York state, U.S., coextensive with Kings county. It is separated from Manhattan by the East River and is bordered by the Upper and Lower New York bays (west), the Atlantic Ocean (south), and the borough of Queens (north and east).