I didn’t realize how much I was going to miss Long Island until I went away for college in Pennsylvania. Being away from home can be hard, but it only makes going home for breaks even better. These are ten reasons why I love calling Long Island my home. From the food to the beaches, if you’re from or live on Long Island you will be able to relate!
1. We live ON Long Island, not IN
Everybody is very adamant about the fact that we live on Long Island not in. If you say it the wrong way, you run the risk of being yelled at by somebody from Long Island.
2. The Pizza
Nothing beats the pizza on Long Island. There are countless pizzerias in every direction 5 minutes from your house, but of course you still have your favorite that you order from every time!
3. The Bagels
Everybody loves their bagels with every and any type of cream cheese you could imagine on them. Getting a bagel and an Iced tea from the bagel store is a Long Island tradition nobody should miss out on.
4. The Deli’s
5. The Chinese Food
Just take my word for it, the food on Long Island is amazing.
6. Ralph’s Italian Ices
7. 24 Hour Diners
Hungry for Mozzarella sticks or some French fries at 3am? Well, don’t worry because you can just go to an endless number of the 24-hour diners we have on Long Island. It’s the best to take a trip late at night/early in the morning to eat some greasy food with your friends.
8. The Beaches
9. New York City is just a train ride away
Anytime you want to go into the city it’s just a train ride away! Make last minute plans with your friends when you’re bored, spontaneously get tickets to a Broadway show or go hang out in Central Park. It is amazing to have the city so close to home!
10. There’s no place I would have rather grown up
