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Hotels, Lodging, and Tourism
Are you a visitor to Long Island or a resident planning a vacation close to home? You'll find links to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. There are also guides to resort areas on the East End, i.e. the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and Montauk.

News and Media
Newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations. Get the news and find out about upcoming events on Long Island.

Real Estate
Resources for those looking to buy a home, rent an apartment, or who are just interested in the market. Find realtors, for sale by owner listings, roommate matching services, comps, property tax information, mortgage information, and title companies.

Arts and Entertainment
Looking for something fun to do? Maybe something cultural? Here are links to local performing arts venues, events schedules, movie theaters, bowling alleys, bands, orchestras, performers, performances, museums, dance troupes, and special events.

Employment Resources
Job and career resources for those job hunting, planning their careers, or looking for employees. You'll find job listings, employment agencies, government employment information, local employers, community agencies, and career planning services.

Weather and Traffic
Don't finalize your plans yet. You'll want this information first. Here are resources that will help you find out about current weather conditions, weather forecasts, marine forecasts, school closings, and road and traffic conditions.

Beaches and Pools
Looking for somewhere to swim or splash around. Get your swim fins and your suntan lotion -- we have many places where you can enjoy the water. After all, we are an island. Here is information about county, town, city, and village beaches and pools.

Business Resources
Here are resources for those doing business in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There are links to chambers of commerce, business publications, organizations, associations, councils, government agencies, consultants, and business-to-business services.

Education
Pre-school through Adult Education. Including public and private schools, colleges and universities, continuing education, home schooling, libraries, distance learning, and related educational information. Also includes day care.

Electricians
Electricians and electric contractors on Long Island.

Government Resources
This is your guide to locating government information and learning about services in Nassau County and Suffolk County and the municipalities within each one. You'll also find information pertaining to the New York State and Federal governments.

Health Care and Medicine
A guide to health care in Nassau and Suffolk Counties that provides links to hospitals and other health care providers, community support groups, alternative health care providers, and mental health providers. You'll also find insurance information.

Housekeeping Services
Companies that provide cleaning services for apartments, houses, and offices.

ISPs
Tired of AOL, Earthlink, MSN, and AT&T? Maybe it's time to switch to a local Internet Service Provider. Here's a list of ISPs that provide services to Long Island households and businesses. It includes dial-up, ISDN, DSL, and cable services.

Maps and Directions
Here are maps and driving directions to help you get around, and off, Long Island.

Nature/Wildlife
Explore the great outdoors. Long Island is full of nature preserves, botanical gardens, and trails. Find out where to go hiking or birding.

Famous People From Long Island
Among those from Long Island who have made it into the limelight are the acting Baldwin brothers, the piano man himself, Billy Joel, football hero Vinny Testaverde, comedians Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy, and pop stars Ashanti and Mariah Carey. Biographical and other information about famous people who have lived or were born on Long Island.

Pets and Pet Services
Resources for pet owners and pet lovers. Here are rescue groups, pet supply stores, animal shelters, breeders, veterinarians, pet hospitals, training, boarding and other pet services.

Plumbers, Heating and Sewer Specialists
Plumbers, heating, and sewer specialists that service Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Religion
Those of many different faiths can find a place to worship here. This is a list of churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of worship. You'll also find spiritual and religious groups and organizations for those of many faiths.

Restaurants and Dining
A guide to eating your way across Long Island. You'll find different types of dining experiences, including delis, diners, and fine restaurants. Explore international cuisine -- American, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Thai.

Shopping and Services
Are you looking for books, cameras, garden supplies, clothes, shoes, bridal gowns, flowers, or food? How about a lawyer, a plumber, or a cell phone dealer? Here's a guide to stores, malls, services, and everything to do with shopping on Long Island.

Sports and Recreation
Information about baseball, football, golf, tennis, hockey, volleyball, and any other competitive or recreational sports played on Long Island.

Summer Camps
Find a summer camp to meet your child's needs. Here's a list of Long Island day camps. Included: general interest camps, and camps that specialize in science, performing arts, visual arts, sports, and computers. Find camps for children with special needs.

Transportation
Planes, trains, buses, and ferries -- you have to get around here, away from here, or to here somehow. Here's information about local airports, and ferry, bus, and train schedules, to help you commute around, or to and from Long Island.

Utilities
Here are links to gas, electric, telephone, cable television, and other utilities serving Long Island, New York.

Wedding Resources
Brides and Grooms: Here are resources to help you plan the perfect wedding. You'll find consultants, caterers, flowers, formal wear, music, and photographers.

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