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    Long Island is a densely populated continental island in southeastern New York state, extending into the Atlantic Ocean. It constitutes a significant share of the New York metropolitan area in both population and land area. The island extends from New York Harbor 118 miles (190 km) eastward into the ocean … See more

    Early history
    As the last Ice Age waned with Wisconsin glaciation, early Paleo-Indians ventured into the evolving landscapes of present-day Long Island, … See more

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    Long Island is the most populous island and one of the most densely populated regions in the United States. At the 2020 U.S. census, … See more

    Nassau County and Suffolk County each have their own governments, with a County Executive leading each. Each has a county legislature and countywide-elected officials, including district attorney, county clerk, and county comptroller. The towns in … See more

    Music
    Music on Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk) is strongly influenced by the proximity to New York City and by the youth culture of … See more

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    The westernmost end of Long Island contains the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn (Kings County) and Queens (Queens County). … See more

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    Long Island has played a prominent role in scientific research and in engineering. It is the home of the Brookhaven National Laboratory in nuclear physics and Department of Energy research. … See more

    Primary and secondary education
    Many public and private high schools on Long Island are ranked among the best in the United States. … See more

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