Long Island was the site of an important early battle of the Revolutionary War in 1776. The British won the battle and went on to use the region as a headquarters and breadbasket for their troops ...

Preservation Long Island's primary collection of centuries-old documents had largely been inaccessible to the public. But a small team at the East Hampton Library is trying to change that.

The Battle of Brooklyn (also called the Battle of Long Island) was fought on August 27, 1776, and is considered one of America’s greatest losses during our war for independence. The carnage all ...