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Do you guys know any good hills?

I like doing sprints / running up hills to work out. I know sunken meadow has some nice hills on the trail but it’s a little far from me (west Nassau).

Does anyone know any parks or trails that have decently inclined hills? From driving around anything that seems suitable is a golf course and obviously I can’t workout on those.

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2024/12/15
15:54 UTC

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Where should we move to?

I just got a new job and will be moving back to the island for the first time since 2019. I know a lot has changed, so I was hoping to get some advice. If I describe what my fiancé and I are into, would you mind suggesting which town might suit us best?

We love the beach and would like to be somewhere walkable, but not overrun with college kids like the Hofstra strip or Rockville center. Ideally, we’re looking for a town with a lot of events going on like festivals and things to do, a movie theater, higher-end grocery stores, cocktail lounges, parks, and a nice vibe overall. It needs to be in Nassau, but if you can think of a good spot in Brooklyn or Queens that checks these boxes, I’m open to suggestions!

8 Comments
2024/12/15
15:43 UTC

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Death of a retail giant: Kmart dies on Long Island

The last full-size store closes in Bridgehampton. Kmart’s Legacy: From Retail Giant to Closure

2 Comments
2024/12/15
14:48 UTC

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Reputable Golden Retriever Breeder

Does anyone know or have any experience with a reputable Golden Retriever breeder?

7 Comments
2024/12/15
13:35 UTC

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Which villages parade santa around? (Mineola pictured here)

Mineola FD Santa above. Happens every mid December on a Saturday evening. Which other villages do this?

8 Comments
2024/12/15
13:04 UTC

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Long Island expressway 1972 Ronkonkoma

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2024/12/15
12:54 UTC

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What are some cheap bars in the Eastern Nassau/Western Suffolk area?

My friends and I are trying to find a good spot to grab a few drinks while everyone is home from college. We don't want to schlep to Rudy's in Manhattan every weekend, but we also want a cheap beer.

10 Comments
2024/12/15
07:31 UTC

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nothing to do in your 20s

growing up I remember doing little leagues, PAL soccer, the bowling leagues, group lesson ice skating, theater groups, school sports, select choir & etc activities. Now i’m 23 & Ive honestly missed doing that stuff & since I moved back to my hometown I want to get into some leagues/groups again but there’s nothing i can find. Everything is like 30+ & I do go to a local volleyball meet up with people of all ages & as much as I like them all it’s not the same as hanging out with people just in your own age range. It’s like no one in their 20s go out & socialize unless it’s at the bars..Any one know of some leagues, groups, or activities for join for people in their 20’s? specifically nassau county

9 Comments
2024/12/15
03:27 UTC

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Not a drone - Jupiter and its moons tonight - seen from the south shore

Jupiter is brilliant tonight and I've seen people posting videos of it mistaking it for a drone. This is not a drone swarm! It is the planet Jupiter with its moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Io. Europa is currently behind the planet and will become visible as the night goes on!

Taken tonight handheld with a 600mm lens. Jupiter is the bright object just to the right of the moon.

This is the first time I've ever seen the moons visible to the naked eye. With binoculars you can very clearly see them. Go out and look!

8 Comments
2024/12/15
03:12 UTC

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Anyone have any recommendations?

Im looking for a nice coffee shop or bar that i can sit and draw for a while. I have a day to myself so i want to be productive

3 Comments
2024/12/15
03:08 UTC

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If Gov’t was Concerned About Drones

Then, wouldn’t Nassau, Suffolk, NYC, and the municipalities in NJ have their own PD’s helicopters up to validate if in fact they’re drones and to track them?

62 Comments
2024/12/15
02:41 UTC

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Where can I buy vape?

Recently moved to Levittown from Brooklyn and looking for places that sells disposable vapes. I checked out a few smoke shops today but all they sell are cartilages. Does anyone know a place?

Edit. Sorry, I’m looking for nicotine vape

15 Comments
2024/12/15
01:27 UTC

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Bright blue flash in the sky?

Hey all,

Around 6:15 this evening I was driving westbound on the LIE near exit 68 when the western sky lit up bright blue for a couple of seconds. It was the whole sky, not just a spot.

Wondering if maybe it was something hitting the atmosphere since the Geminids peak this weekend.

Did anyone else see it?

Thanks, Michael

11 Comments
2024/12/15
00:26 UTC

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Melville Downtown Petition

Can anyone explain what’s happening with the downtown plans for Melville? Read over the plan and there was a reference to misinformation going around about it. It sounds like a great idea overall but I’m guessing the misinformation in the letter is some sort of low income housing? Anyone know or if there will be LIH going in that area

11 Comments
2024/12/15
00:18 UTC

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Marti homes llc - any one has ever worked with this builder?

I am seeing a few houses pop up by this builder - wondering if anyone has purchased or has experience with them?

0 Comments
2024/12/14
23:45 UTC

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Anyway to get this traffic footage from 511NY?

I had an accident in a certain highway on December 12, 2024, between 2:00 to 2:15 E.S.T. I’ve contacted them on how I could obtain the footage but they claim to not record footage from their cameras. specifically MSP between Exits M2 and M1 (Old Country Rd. Interchange) Can anyone help me out?

0 Comments
2024/12/14
23:41 UTC

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Internet provider needed, in Selden

Live in Selden so Verizon FiOS isn't available at my address and won't ever be so what are my options?? Need Internet service, willing to even just use Verizon for a hotspot off my cell if possible. Advice, suggestions?

4 Comments
2024/12/14
23:18 UTC

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Why do the pizza places on Long Island have to switch to all this low moisture skim milk cheese. It’s horrible.

4 Comments
2024/12/14
22:49 UTC

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Best hair dresser/stylist near Hicksville?

I (19M) have been looking for a new hair salon cause my old one keeps messing me up. Looking for a reliable place nearby. Have medium length straight hair for reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

1 Comment
2024/12/14
22:29 UTC

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record shops with good classical assortment

this might be super niche but my local shop is mostly rock. does anybody know of record stores with a decent selection of classical?

4 Comments
2024/12/14
21:55 UTC

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Crumb Cake?

Growing up on Long Island we always referred to what looks like coffee cake as crumb cake and I’ve never heard anyone else refer to it as crumb cake. Also, I’ve never had coffee cake that tasted like crumb cake so it occurred to maybe they are different? Have you heard anyone call it crumb cake off the island? Maybe we just had the best crumb/coffee cake.

19 Comments
2024/12/14
21:16 UTC

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Ronkonkoma Lakeside Summer 2021- Some one was nice enough to leave a chair 🙃

8 Comments
2024/12/14
21:15 UTC

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Drones

Around 5-6 am I saw about 30-40 drones flying over East islip/great river train station I have so many videos. I also saw the showers and drones so I’m not mixing them up

42 Comments
2024/12/14
21:13 UTC

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Has anyone been to Symi restaurant in Northport?

Curious if there is much nightlife there.

0 Comments
2024/12/14
21:06 UTC

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Anywhere similar to Atia's Flea Market "Merchandise Mart" on the Island these days?

Christmastime brings back fond memories of Christmas shopping at Atia's. Anywhere like that exist today?

1 Comment
2024/12/14
20:59 UTC

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Plumbers west Islip area

Hey, wondering if anyone has good plumber recommendations in the west Islip area. One company in my area signed off on my boiler for a service contract, and then a year later the first time I used my service contract for a tune up they said it’s not safe to use and I need a new one.

Want to get a second opinion, and, I guess a new boiler if it is unsafe to run

3 Comments
2024/12/14
19:28 UTC

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Drain flies

Has anyone else had an issue this year with drain flies? I've never had them in the years I've lived in this house and for some reason they showed up a few months ago and my family and I have tried so many things to get rid of them and nothing is working. I was hoping once it got colder outside they'd start dying off but that doesn't seem to be happening.

Has anyone else had this issue spring up this year? And does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of them? We've tried dozens of suggestions online and the only thing we can think of at this point is just getting the house bombed by an exterminator but we'd like to save that as a very last resort if possible.

They're these extremely small flies that gather around anywhere that has a drain or where food collects. They're black and they fly, very agile and hard to swat (although I'm getting better at it).

Any help or suggestions would be extremely appreciated

7 Comments
2024/12/14
18:59 UTC

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Redefine Places

I seem to see these places popping up everywhere. Any good? Are there differences between the eateries and markets?

6 Comments
2024/12/14
17:41 UTC

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Anyone know why there was a police helicopter circling massapequa and Seaford last night?

My son and I pulled up the flight radar and IDed it. Was flying pretty low. Was curious if anyone knew what was up.

12 Comments
2024/12/14
17:07 UTC

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