Long Island History
Dive into the history of Nassau & Suffolk with archival stories, photos, videos and more.
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Family gathers for christening of Navy warship honoring Irish war hero from LI
Patrick Gallagher was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during a 1966 enemy grenade attack that nearly killed three of his comrades in a foxhole in Vietnam.
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Shinnecock art gallery finding its footing, after loss of pandemic funding7m read
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World War II veteran from Stony Brook dies at 1023m read
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Holocaust survivor's life story is a history lesson for youth2m read
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Gathering remembers TWA Flight 8002m read