The word cul-de-sac is a French word that means “bottom of the sack” referring to the premise that you have reached the bottom or end and there is nowhere else to go. It gradually materialized into a metaphor that refers to a dead-end street and is frequently used to refer to dead-end streets that form a …
Home staging is the process of preparing a home for sale by making it look its best to potential buyers. This can involve decluttering, cleaning, repairing any damage, and making the home feel more spacious and inviting. The Basics Here are some tips on how to stage your house for viewings: Declutter and depersonalize. This is …
Please note: Attorney Patricia Scanlon does not manage DWI (DUI) cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Please refer to the home page if you need help with moving violations! DWI Statistics According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, there were an average of 30,000 adult DWI arrests (coined DUI in other …
Ever wonder where those white lane lines come from and who paints them? You might want to believe it is Kramer from Seinfeld, but we are sorry to disappoint you, it is not. And the made-up Burkart Expressway is no doubt supposed to be the Long Island Expressway. We are assuming that they changed the …
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Introduction A well-maintained lawn adds beauty, charm, and a sense of tranquility to any property and maintaining your lawn in Long Island is no different from anywhere else. However, achieving and maintaining a lush and attractive lawn requires regular care and attention. In this essay, we will explore the best practices for keeping a lawn …
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2024 Update! Due to the large influx of residents from New York City, the prices of homes in Nassau County have taken a sharp increase, despite the high interest rates. One 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Bellmore that was listed for $650,000 went into contract for $720,000 in a relativity short period. $70,000 more than …
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Our previous article on Long Island culture identified a number of fun places to go year around. Now let’s point out some places to go to specifically for spring. Long Island offers a variety of activities and attractions during the spring season. Here are some popular things to do in Long Island during spring: Visit …
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Overview Sunrise Highway, also known as Route 27, is a 120-mile-long roadway on Long Island that stretches from New York City (Brooklyn), through the Hamptons up to Montauk Point. It is a heavily traveled road, connecting many communities and unfortunately, known for having a high number of accidents. Road Volume Several factors contribute to …
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Brooklyn and Queens are two of the five boroughs of New York City and are considered part of Long Island due to their geographical location. While they may not share the same cultural or regional identity as the rest of Long Island, they are situated on the same landmass and subsequently share many geological features. …
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Where is Long Island City? If you say Long Island, you are right although some would say you are only half right. That is because LIC is in Queens. One of the five boroughs of NYC; however, geography, Queens is considered to be part of Long Island. And so is Brooklyn for that matter. Long …