8-30-2010
An inside look into an abandoned nuclear plant.

8-27-2010 Added several new items to Roadside Long Island, including the Stony Brook Eagle, a shark's mouth restaurant, Hercules, the Star Gazer, and Wicks' Nursery witch. TEST

7-10-2010 Long Island Oddities gets an aesthetic makeover. Check for new articles to be added weekly.

PARANORMAL SOCIETY EVENT On Sunday July 18th,the LIO Paranormal Society is taking a field trip to the grave site of Pirate Jones, and an ancient fort. The fort was the site of an Indian massacre and the Pirate Jones' home was said to be haunted. Both are located in Massapequa. If you would like to attend please contact paranormal@lioddities.com.

LIO is dedicated to covering all that makes Long Island the interesting and unique place we all love. We aim to meet this goal through this website, documentaries we produce, lectures, and a magazine. We maintain an online store where you can help support our future endeavors.

This website is broken down into the following sections:

Abandoned Long Island
A glimpse into the past can be seen in abandoned buildings across the island. Some are monumental and have stood the test of time, while others have sadly been demolished. We cover abandoned factories, state hospitals, houses, and historic sites.

Bygone Long Island
These articles are about bygone leftovers from eras long past. Unlike sites covered in the abandoned section, these sites are not necessarily abandoned, but still are a link to our heritage as Long Islanders.

Cemeteries
These are not your run of the mill burial grounds. To make it into this section a cemetery must be notable for either uniqueness, or historical connection.

Paranormal & Folklore
This section covers Long Island's rich folklore. These are Stories that are passed down from generations. Here tales about infamously haunted locations all around the island. We also cover Long Island's UFO sightings, crashes and abductions. Even if you don't believe in the paranormal, the tales are part of our heritage.

Roadside Long Island
These articles cover the odder things you drive by everyday but may not know much about. Also covered are quaint little roadside eateries, such as small diners and luncheonettes. Basically, all the things that make a typical Long Island Road trip exciting are covered here..

Urban Exploring LI
Urban Exploring has become a pastime to those seeking to explore what most never get to see, such as abandonments, and hidden infrastructure. Take a look at what this hobby entails, ramifications and how it is rewarding. Then take a look at some of the active steam tunnels that lie under some of LI's institutions of higher learning.

Forums
An online place where you can meet with other odd Long Islanders. Chat about the topics covered on this site, share what you know, and find out new things from others.