Guides
The deep-dive companions to our weekly newsletter. Seasonal guides, best-of lists, town spotlights — curated by The Editors.
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town-spotlightBabylon Village: A Local's Guide for 2026
The complete local's guide to Babylon Village — the South Shore's underrated harbor village. Argyle Theater, Argyle Lake, the restaurant strip, Fire Island ferry access, and the off-hours moves locals know.
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safetyDriving on Long Island: The Safety + Insurance Guide for 2026
A practical guide to driving safely on Long Island — the most dangerous corridors, NY no-fault insurance basics, what to do at the scene of a crash, and how to navigate a claim. Editorial content, not legal advice.
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town-spotlightPatchogue: A Local's Guide for 2026
The complete local's guide to Patchogue — Long Island's most walkable South Shore downtown. Restaurants, the Patchogue Theatre, Alive After Five, the marina, beer + brewery scene, and the moves only locals know.
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safetyCycling on Long Island: The Safety + Legal Guide for 2026
A practical guide to cycling safely on Long Island — best routes, the most dangerous stretches to avoid, NY bike law, what to do if you're in a crash, and how to get back on the road with confidence.
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seasonal · summer 2026Long Island Beaches: A Local's Complete Guide
Long Island has more public beach mileage than any region of New York — Atlantic Ocean South Shore, Long Island Sound North Shore, the East End's dramatic dune beaches. Here's a local's complete guide to the 20+ beaches worth knowing, parking realities, swim conditions, and which ones to skip on summer Saturdays.
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safetyGoing Out on Long Island: A Local's Guide to Getting Home Safe
Long Island nightlife is one of the best on the East Coast — Patchogue, Huntington Village, Long Beach West End, the East End summer scene. Here's a local's guide to the strip, getting home without driving impaired, and what happens if the bar that overserved someone is part of the problem.
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safetyWalking on Long Island: The Pedestrian Safety + Legal Guide
A practical safety + legal guide for walkers on Long Island — the most dangerous intersections, NY pedestrian right-of-way rules, what to do if you're hit, and how to walk our worst roads more safely.
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town-spotlightHuntington Village: A Local's Guide for 2026
The complete local's guide to Huntington Village — restaurants, harbor walks, The Paramount, the Heckscher, Northport ferry option, and the off-hours moves that make the village actually pleasant. Curated by The Editors.
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safetyConcert-Going on Long Island: The Safety + Logistics Guide
A practical guide to attending concerts safely on Long Island — Jones Beach Theater, NYCB Westbury, The Paramount, Mulcahy's. Parking strategy, what to bring, after-hours transit, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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seasonal · summer 2026The Ultimate Long Island Summer Guide 2026
Everything we love about Long Island summer — 60+ events, 30+ venues, 12 towns, beaches, wineries, concerts, free nights, and the moves only locals know. Curated by The Editors.