Long Island is primarily a residential area with approximately 8 million residents. It is larger than the state of Rhode Island and includes two of New York City's boroughs, Queens and Brooklyn. It boasts a diverse culture with plenty of things to do and see (Queens is home to the New York Mets... click here for New York Mets tickets, Jones Beach State Park is a popular place to view summer concerts) and has always been a popular place to live comfortably and visit (just head over the Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn). Located to the east of Manhattan, Long Island is just a short drive, ferry ride or train away from the most popular New York City attractions and may be best known for its beaches and coastal towns and beauty.
Long Island New Yorker Fast Fact: Long Island is the longest and largest (1,401 square miles, 118 miles long and 23 miles wide) island in the contiguous United States and the 148th largest island in the world!!
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