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Long Island Oddities Paranormal Society meetings and events
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR March 2012 MEETING! The meeting will be 3/26/12 at the Middle Country Library in SELDEN. It is located on Middle Country Road. The meeting starts at 7PM in the upper level meeting room.
UPDATE! We have a projector tonight and will be showingsome interesting paranormal related clips.
Next meeting: 4/23/12 - Selden library branch - large meeting room
Cold Spring Harbor is a community steeped in history. It rose to its prime during the whaling boom of the mid 1800’s. It seems as if every building still standing from that time long ago has its sto [ ... ]
The hallways of this hospital lie quiet and littered with debris. Brunswick Hospital was a small community facility located in Amityville. It served the communities of the south shores of the Nassau/S [ ... ]
Central Railroad of Long IslandWednesday, 11 April 2012 | John LeitaToday, we think of the Long Island Railroad as one system with different branches. This was not always the case. Throughout much of the Nineteenth Century, Long Island was serviced by numerous... + Full Story
Babylon Village MuseumMonday, 06 February 2012 | John Leita The Babylon Village Historical Society has a museum on Main Street. Located in the village's former library, the museum takes you on a tour of Babylon Village's past. Before entering the building... + Full Story
Dosoris - Glen CoveSunday, 29 January 2012 | John LeitaThe Long Island gold coast is dotted with many estates and ruins from the Gatsby era. One area of Glen Cove boasts of many estates from one single family. Charles Pratt started a kerosene... + Full Story
What is Long Island Oddities?
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:
Here you will find our books, magazine and DVDs. Our magazine brings you more of the things you come here for, our DVDs document Long Island in all its bountiful oddness, and our books are truly unique. Take a look.
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.
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 A 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.
Here you will find our books, magazine and DVDs. Our magazine brings you more of the things you come here for, our DVDs document Long Island in all its bountiful oddness, and our books are truly unique. Take a look.
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