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August 6, 2018

Bubble Yum

Bubble Yum was the first soft bubble gum to arrive, way back in 1975. Enormously popular when it was introduced, it would soon find itself waging war, not only against a handful of competitors, but also an army of imaginary spiders. … read more

Places

October 23, 2013

Lake Ronkonkoma

There are countless legends and mysteries woven within Long Island’s rich history. One of the oldest and most enduring concerns Lake Ronkonkoma and the tragedy that befell a Native-American princess. If you grew up in the surrounding area in the 1970s, you are undoubtedly aware of this ominous Lady of the Lake. … read more

Places

October 4, 2013

Mary’s Grave

There are countless urban legends associated with Long Island, but none more pervasive nor frightening as the place called Mary’s Grave. Every 1970s kid has heard the gruesome stories from friends and siblings, and many a brave teenager has even paid a visit to Mary’s supposed final resting place, wherever that may be. … read more

Andy on Smithtown General Hospital: “I was born there August 1970!” May 11, 13:25
Robert on Korvette’s: “No, The Waldbaum’s bldg, wasn’t even built back in the days of Korvettes.” Apr 11, 21:00
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Not!” Feb 24, 19:48
Dorian Gilbert on Bald Hill Ski Bowl: “Good day, I was a ski instructor at Bald hill for several years and your dad went to my wedding.…” Jan 27, 14:57
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Update on the earliest BLI guys: Ashley Martella passed, Jay Mitchell back on LI retired in Riverhead. Barry Neal lives…” Dec 10, 06:44
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Yes at WCWP CW Post college and news for WCTO beautiful music in Smithtown (the old WGSM-Fm and now WWSK).…” Dec 9, 09:46
Dave on Long Island 70s Supermarkets: “Hey Ron, yes I remember the White Horse Inn. It sat on the property that would eventually be the Suffolk…” Dec 5, 05:20
Thomas D. on Smithtown General Hospital: “Me to, way back in 1963.” Nov 29, 13:17
Thomas D. on Islip MacArthur Airport: “I remember going there on summer evenings. We would stand at the fence by the terminal and we could feel…” Nov 29, 13:13
John Daly on Bald Hill Ski Bowl: “I ran a 10K (or maybe 5 miles) race up that hill, that ended at the Bald Hill Ski Bowl.…” Nov 14, 07:49
Jean on Howard Johnson’s: “My first date with my husband ended with ice cream at the Howard Johnson’s in Smithtown NY” Oct 9, 13:12
Robert on Korvette’s: “My folks, siblings and I went to the KORVETTES on 5 Towns off Rockaway Blvd in the late 60’s-77. Many…” Oct 7, 01:39
Mike on Bavarian Inn: “I worked there for a couple years as a cook, Great Chef, Bob Smith , 2 great head cooks ,…” Oct 4, 18:50
Wolf61 on Beefsteak Charlie’s: “Worked at Levittown from 1978-1984 did a few years at Smithaven and Carle Place 84-87. I remember Paul Mazza, Al…” Oct 4, 08:10
Lois Waldick on Buried Treasure: “I grew up in Ontario and the buried treasure we got was a creamsicle type ice cream with the buried…” Sep 25, 08:09

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