Long Island Oddities ─ Curious Locales, Unusual Occurrences, and Unlikely Urban Adventures

LongIsland’s history is well known, but often overlooked are the island’s uniqueand bizarre stories and treasures—the most interesting locations and darkestlegends. From hidden haunts and legends like the Indian Princess of LakeRonkonkoma to well-known events like the Amityville Horror House murders, thiscollection chronicles the tales of restless spirits, unrequited loves andotherworldly visits that riddle the island. There is much to be seen along theroadside, too, including the beloved Big Duck, the Riverhead Indian and eventhe grave site of Nixon’s dog, Checkers. Through history, pictures and thepersonal experiences of a ten-year endeavor, authors John and Laura Leitabrings to life Long Island’s abandoned structures, including psychiatrichospitals and other ruins waiting to be rediscovered. Join the Leitas as theygo in search of the delightfully quirky side of Long Island.