16. Discover Long Island
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This is the official Web site of the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (877-FUN-ON-LI). It’s an excellent resource for anyone looking to vacation on Long Island, with information on accommodations, restaurants, activities, attractions, special events, and the history of Long Island. The site is updated regularly with articles and information about what there is to see and do on the island throughout each season.
17. Explore Long Island
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This is a comprehensive online news, lifestyle, and entertainment magazine operated by the Long Island Newsday staff. If you’re looking for a great place to eat, for example, this site maintains a complete listing of all Long Island restaurants, plus offers featured reviews of new restaurants. You’ll also find a detailed events listing here. Another useful resource is the online edition of Long Island Newsday (www.newsday.com/long-island).
18. Hamptons.Com
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: Targeted to residents and visitors to the Hamptons, this online magazine and directory offers everything you want and need to know about the region, including a listing of current events, profiles of local merchants, reviews of local restaurants, and information about top tourist attractions.
19. Longisland.Com
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This site combines the resources of an online-based newsmagazine with a comprehensive directory of events, services, activities, and other resources on Long Island. From hotel and restaurant listings to a detailed events calendar covering all of Long Island, you’ll find it here.
20. Longislandpress.Com
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This is the online edition of the Long Island Press, which is one of the largest weekly newspapers in the United States. It caters exclusively to Long Island residents and visitors.
21. Nassau County Government Web Site
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This site offers a wide range of information about Nassau County, including news and lifestyle information of interest to residents and tourists alike. It’s of more interest to people living and working in Nassau County, and covers local politics and other issues. You can also read about local elected officials and obtain their contact information.
22. News 12 Online
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This is the interactive news and information Web site operated by News 12 Long Island, the 24-hour local news service dedicated to covering the counties of Nassau and Suffolk. The cable TV–exclusive service currently reaches nearly 800,000 households through the Long Island Cablevision system.
23. Northfork.Com
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media
Description: This is an informative and entertaining online magazine covering Long Island’s North Fork region (wine country). It covers news and events at the local vineyards, as well as provides details about local lodging, events, dining, attractions, shopping, recreation, real estate, local services, and the weather forecast. There’s also a local classified ads section and a map section on the site. Most of what’s on the site is in the form of links, as opposed to original articles and editorial coverage, but it’s a great resource for someone planning a trip to this region.
24. Suffolk County Government Web Site
City: Long Island, NY
Category: Media