Tagged: transportation

September 28, 2015

Islip MacArthur Airport

Nestled in the center of the island, Islip MacArthur Airport has long-served local commuters and travelers alike, who prefer this less hectic alternative to its two big brothers to the East. It’s come a long way from its humble beginnings, growing exponentially over the years, but it still retains its small town charm. … read more

Toys

May 6, 2013

Big Wheel

As a youngster, you yearned to travel the open road like the older kids. And yet, you weren’t quite up to tackling the challenge of a bicycle. Luckily, as any 70s kid can attest, there was an iconic little plastic vehicle called the Big Wheel. Suddenly, you were king of the road and kicking up gravel with the best of them. … read more

Pianoman on Smith Haven Mall: “Susan is right about the golf carts. There were also free balloons that seemed to get away from everyone and…” Oct 4, 14:31
Pianoman on Smith Haven Mall: “Mrs. Fields came later and when I worked at Different Strokes they used to give us their end of the…” Oct 4, 14:24
Pianoman on Smith Haven Mall: “Now add Wurlitzer or my dad will be out of a job again!!!!” Oct 4, 14:22
Pianoman on Smith Haven Mall: “I may be repeating this but the large bird cage was originally a monkey cage and maintained by Dr’s Pet…” Oct 4, 14:17
Pianoman on Lake Ronkonkoma: “Doug; You met Bruce at a very unfortunate moment of his life. His death was surrounded with bizarre circumstances. I…” Oct 4, 14:02
Rob on Blizzard of 1978: “I was there and one of many kids thrilled school was closed for a week. I remember the snow plows…” Oct 3, 21:14
Sparkina on Yoo-Hoo: “Man, that ish tasted like PLASTIC” Aug 22, 20:32
Sparkina on Pine Bros.: “Cough drops, my Aunt Trixie! Those things were CANDY and they were plenty of tasty and I sucked on them…” Aug 22, 19:45
Sparkina on Magic Garden: “I bet you got in trouble big time for that. I loved the Magic Garden and Joya’s Fun School. They…” Aug 22, 19:38
Rosemary Casciotta on Smithtown General Hospital: “Does anyone know where you would find the archived records . I was a nurse there from 1972 to 1975.…” Jul 26, 05:40
Anthony Lojo on Blizzard of 1978: “I forgot that I posted a story back in 2018. Sorry !! Getting old isn’t so great” Jul 20, 13:58
Anthony Lojo on Blizzard of 1978: “I remember the Sunday before the storm thinking how clear the sky was. My dad said the weather can change…” Jul 20, 13:43
Anonymous on Wetson’s: “All these comments and no mention of the Wetsons on Northern Boulevard and 194th Street in Queens. I remember it…” Jul 17, 01:16
Richie on Wetson’s: “It was opened as Joseph’s in Island Park in 1961, then later became Wetsons. That location is now a Starbucks” Jul 14, 05:39
linda on Smith Haven Mall: “anyone remember getting chocolate croissants from the smithaven mall?” Jul 13, 12:05