Crescent Duck Farm, Aquebogue, NY: Long Island’s Last Duck Farm Is Back After 19 Months
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue lost its entire flock to avian flu in January 2025. Here is how Long Island’s last duck farm, and the chefs behind it, rebuilt.
Setauket Seafood and Italy’s Village Market — 230 and 232 Main Street, East Setauket, NY 11733
Two counters on East Setauket’s Main Street, a fish market that lasted 42 years and a butcher shop reopened this summer, and the chef who kept both going.
The Last of the North Shore Baymen: What It Actually Costs to Harvest Oysters in 2026
The economics behind hand-harvesting oysters on Long Island’s North Shore — permits, water quality closures, wholesale pricing, and why there’s almost no one left to do it.
The Great Holtsville Zoo Closure: What It Means for Home Values, Schools, and Community Character in 2026
After nearly 47 years as a beloved Long Island institution, the Holtsville Ecology Site is…
The Economics of Love: How Valentine’s Day 2026 Became a $29.1 Billion Phenomenon (And Why Your Pet Is Getting a Present)
Love is in the air—and so is money. As Americans wake up this Valentine’s Day…
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AI’s Hidden Cost: The Water and Energy Crisis Behind Every ChatGPT Query
Every time you ask ChatGPT to write an email, create an image, or summarize a…
