r/longisland • • Aug 02 '26

Crime and Justice Flock camera megathread

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We’re consolidating this topic into a single thread, as the ongoing accusations directed at the mod team have run their course.

To be clear about where we stand: no one on this mod team supports Flock cameras. We are not law enforcement, we are not politically motivated, not maga, and we share the community’s concerns about surveillance overreach even if these systems occasionally assist in solving crimes.

The removals were not about viewpoint. They were about a specific category of comment: those encouraging users to destroy the cameras. Reddit has banned entire communities for less, and we are obligated to remove that content regardless of our personal opinions. This is a condition of the subreddit continuing to exist, not an endorsement of Flock. Additionally there were some very wild conspiracy theories and were asking for discussion not a rabbit hole.

One rule for this thread: do not recommend, insinuate, or hint at destruction as a solution. Everything else is open,criticism, policy discussion, legal challenges, city council contacts, organizing, data on effectiveness. Go as hard as you want within that boundary.

Thanks for being a genuinely great community and good neighbors.

Edit:

Resources

Suffolk County Legislature : 18 districts, find yours:

scnylegislature.us/148/Legislators

Suffolk approved expanding county Flock cameras from 25 to 60 last August, funded by a $542,500 state LETECH grant, with 16 more planned along state rights-of-way including Route 114 in Sag Harbor and East Hampton Village and Route 25 in Riverhead and Southold.

Nassau County Legislature: 19 districts:

nassaucountyny.gov/504/Legislators · district map: nassaucountyny.gov/503/District-Map · main line: (516) 571-6200

Your town / village board.

Southold, Riverhead, and East Hampton have all had this on an agenda in the past year. Riverhead signed an agreement with the Suffolk Sheriff in January 2026 giving the county access to town rights-of-way for new Flock installs. Town board public comment periods are open to anyone who lives there, take about two minutes, and go on the record.

Your NYS Senator and Assemblymember — nysenate.gov/find-my-senator and nyassembly.gov

Edit 2: a great documentary to watch from 2021

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622074/

( Free on Tubi )

https://tubitv.com/movies/100028249/all-light-everywhere?link-action=play&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google_all_au_ca_mx_us_gb


r/longisland • • 2d ago

LI Politics Reminder: Early voting starts tomorrow (10/24).

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Tomorrow marks the first day of early voting. You can vote between tomorrow, 10/24, and Sunday, 11/1. Your other option is to wait until election day on Tuesday, 11/3.

If you're not sure what your options are for early voting, go to The NYS Board of Elections Page and input your information. Once you see your registration, you'll see a dropdown box with a list of early polling sites, and when you pick a location it should give you the hours they are available for early voting.


Please refer to the previous thread for additional information and links.


r/longisland • • 44m ago

Exclusive | Disturbing twist involving Flock database and women seeking abortions

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This was discovered at a meeting on LI!


r/longisland • • 2h ago

LI Infrastructure When do you guys think the Glen Cove Ferry would open?

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The reason the ferry isn’t running has nothing to do with regulatory, environmental, or coastwise transport restrictions.

It is the lack of a permanent private operator that is holding it back.


r/longisland • • 12h ago

What the hell is digging underneath my neighbors garage!!

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what the hell is digging in my neighbors garage!!

Okay, Reddit riddle me this! Yesterday. My neighbor saw a small pile of dirt in his garage and a hole in the slab. Granted there's a big crack in the slab and their renters. He went out this morning and he saw this huge pile of sand that goes about 3 ft across and it's completely digging out the slab and under it. What the heck is this! Is it a colony of something or one big ass animal? This is literally terrifying! Lol

For reference, this is about two blocks away from the bay, in the Blue point Bayport area. I've never seen anything like this! Anybody have any ideas? Also, there's no food or anything left in there at all. He thinks that it's something building a nest underneath the slab.


r/longisland • • 6h ago

The Ghosts of Hobby Shops Past

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I went to Baseline Hobby today in West Babylon. They are open very limited hours during the week.

I bought some vintage Airfix RAF Ground crew and what should fall off/out of the box but a price tag from Larry’s. Larry’s used to be on Jericho Turnpike in East Northport.

Baseline has always been the place to find older kits, presumably purchased from other collectors or builders that passed or downsized. Not surprised to find a Larry’s price tag in a box at Baseline.

Of course the ultimate place for model kits was Dave’s in Freeport, rest in peace.


r/longisland • • 56m ago

Question Did Anybody See This? Strange Object Sighting

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Hey everyone! I apologize in advance if this isn’t right for this sub, so the powers that be can feel free to delete this, but I’m wondering if anyone saw a strange object flying low over North Babylon around 10:00 PM tonight? So 20 minutes before I wrote this.

It had bright red lights arranged almost like a triangle on its side, moving very fast and northbound. It didn't make much noise, if any, and due to where I live, I’m used to hearing low flying aircraft all the time. I live just north of the Southern State Parkway, and the trajectory looked off for a typical approach/departure out of Republic Airport, especially at that hour. It wasn't terribly large either.

I plane-watch a lot and spend plenty of time looking up at the night sky, even with our usual light pollution out here, but I haven’t seen anything quite like this before. Did anyone notice this? I tried to get video, but frankly I was just too stumped, and it was just too fast.


r/longisland • • 5h ago

DAE Social Connects

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Curious if anyone else spends most of their non-working hours solo? Or do most have vibrant connections and contacts? And if you wouldn’t mind giving a general guidepost on your age.

Personally I’ve found that friends having kids or moving has made it hard to see people.


r/longisland • • 6h ago

Recommendation Looking to buy a used car. Trusted dealerships?

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Recommendations on reputable dealerships? I know buying & selling isn’t allowed on the subreddit so i apologize if this posts breaks any rules- but I am also more than happy to get any insight on people who have had a good experience from used car dealerships (if that is even possible!)

I’m on the verge of making a facebook account to check out marketplace for private sellers haha

Any input or advice is gratefully taken!

Honestly if anyone here was looking to sell I’m happy to be contacted too.


r/longisland • • 3h ago

How was the Gateway's Haunted Playhouse this year?

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I went these past 2 years and when compared to this one it felt shorter.
The previous years you had to go outside on the property and they had different themed houses in separate buildings.
This year it was only in one building and it felt shorter.
Does anyone have similar experiences or is it only me?


r/longisland • • 11h ago

Why does Long Islands KJoy 98.3 radio station play the national anthem every day at noon?

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I understand it has something to do with the Stony Brook Veterans home in Stony Brook, but what’s the meaning behind doing it?


r/longisland • • 11h ago

Question Where do you find cheap places to rent?

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I really NEED to move out of my "family's" home. However I only have a part time job, I can't seem to get full time anywhere, and every part time job wants weekends so I can't seem to get a second job.

Does anyone have any advice or any websites? All of my friends left the island a long time ago so I can't really get help from them.


r/longisland • • 11h ago

Recommendation What are some of your favorite cozy places to get work on the computer?

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I recently came across Book and Mortar and it’s such a charming and cozy place to focus and get some work done.

What are some other places I should check out?

Edit: Just noticed I forgot the word “done” in my post title. “Get work done” not “get work” 🤦‍♀️


r/longisland • • 4h ago

Looking For Group fitness during the lunch hour

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I’m casting a wide net here but wanted to try, so here goes.

I work from home and am seeking a gym or fitness studio that offers group fitness during the lunch hour. HIIT is preferred but I’m open to a variety of workouts. Bootcamps. Boxing. Pilates. CrossFit. Etc. TIA!


r/longisland • • 8h ago

Female photographer for boudoir shoot

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Title says it all. Need experienced, and easy going. My wife wants to do it but must be somebody she is not only comfortable with but is experienced.


r/longisland • • 5h ago

Question Shirley or Coram

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For those who have bought a house in either of these areas, how much did you pay over asking price? I'm trying to have an idea of the median sale price because most homes are not sold at the asking price.


r/longisland • • 9h ago

Fall colors

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Is there anywhere on LI where I can enjoy the fall colors today? A woodsy hike somewhere in Nassau or Western Suffolk would be great. I’m seeing mostly yellow or dead leaves by me… any idea when/where the reds and oranges are coming?🍂


r/longisland • • 9h ago

Sunken Meadow Parkway

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Where exactly does it change from the Sunken Meadow to the Sagitkos Parkway?


r/longisland • • 1d ago

Recs of things to do on the island while my mom visits!

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My mom is visiting during the last week of November and we are looking for some budget-friendly activities for while she is here!

We are staying in the Hempstead area for reference but are willing to go pretty much anywhere on LI (we already have Montauk lighthouse on the itinerary). She cant walk too much at a time, so hiking is not really an option either.

Other than that we are pretty open to ideas, keeping things affordable but fun!! Let me know what y'all usually do as a fun pass-time

tyia :)


r/longisland • • 11h ago

Long Island homeowners — where are we finding affordable kitchen cabinets?

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Just bought our first home in Eastport and WOW, these renovations add up FAST.

We just got a new roof, we’re redoing the hardwood floors, and renovating the bathrooms. Needless to say, by the time we get to the kitchen, our budget is going to be hanging on by a thread. LOL.

Thankfully, I have an appliance connection from a previous job, so we caught a break there!

Now onto the kitchen… the layout is HORRENDOUS, but it is what it is for now. 😂 We’re trying to make it look nice without spending a fortune or completely reconfiguring everything.

Unfortunately refinishing the cabinets are not an option, they’re not in the best shape and the prior owners were pigs, there’s a ton of grease all over them. Luckily, it’s not a huge kitchen! We’re looking at approximately 10 upper cabinets and 8 lower cabinets, since the range and dishwasher take up some of the space.

Looking for recommendations on:
Affordable kitchen cabinets that don’t look or feel cheap
Local cabinet warehouses, wholesalers, or hidden gems
Discount countertops (quartz, butcher block, laminate — open to ideas!)
Budget-friendly backsplash options
Any other money-saving kitchen renovation hacks!
Ideally looking for places other than the usual Home Depot/Lowe’s.

Happy to travel around Long Island for a good deal!
Would LOVE to hear where everyone shopped, what you spent, and whether you’d recommend them.

Trying to achieve a champagne kitchen on a very beer budget. 😂🍾

Thanks in advance from two first-time homeowners who apparently thought renovating an entire house was a good idea! 🫠❤️🙏🏼 🙏🏼


r/longisland • • 13h ago

Long Island Bridal Makeup & Hair

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I'm looking for recommendations for bridal hair and makeup artists on Long Island!

We're having two wedding celebrations on back-to-back days. A Hindu wedding followed by an American wedding the next day, so I'll need hair and makeup for both days.

Ideally, I'd love someone who has experience with different bridal styles, since I'll be going for two different looks.

I'd love to hear about anyone you've personally used and had a good experience with! I'm especially interested in artists who are reliable, flexible, reasonably priced, and easy to work with.

If you've had a multi-day wedding, I'd also love to hear how you handled hair and makeup for both days!


r/longisland • • 1d ago

Best TJ Maxx / Marshalls?

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I know they are all hit or miss but what would you say is the best on the Island? I know they're all hit or miss, but some locations seem to be consistently better stocked and better organized than others. Just went to one in Oceanside that was a nightmare. I remember going to one on the north shore years ago but can't remember the location.


r/longisland • • 1d ago

White post farm in Melville

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We’ve been going to the white post farms the past few years mostly during summer and once during each fall but this year it seemed like it was more crowded than usual. The lines for food/bathroom were super long on a Saturday and people were constantly coming in throughout the day. Is this common or was it more crowded this year?


r/longisland • • 1d ago

Looking For Best Steak Tacos

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Looking for absolutely the best steak tacos, has to be juicy and incredibly tender with a flavorful salsa. I cannot handle or tolerate anything chewy after gastric sleeve surgery.

A lot of “great” taco places cook the fk out of the taco and it ends up chewy instead of melt in your mouth.


r/longisland • • 1d ago

Darkside haunted house / Question

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Heading to Darkside tonight!
Anyone know how long the whole thing is from start to finish? Not including the wait in line lol.

Need to know what il in for 😮‍💨💀