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Long Island New York Personal Injury Lawyers
With a population of 7,448,618 people in 2000, Long Island has been deemed the most populated island in the United States; and with its large size of 1,401 miles, it is also known as the largest island within the continental U.S.
Since the 1930's the Long Island Rail Road has been transporting people and products to various locations. Now, the Long Island Rail Road transports over 282,000 people each weekday, and is the busiest commuter railroad system in North America.
There are numerous popular resort areas throughout Long Island, including Fire Island and the Hamptons. Fire Island National Seashore, is a place where families and friends camp, hike, surf and enjoy boating while viewing the beautiful scenery. The Hamptons, is a destination known to attract celebrities from all over, and boasts an active nightlife, and outstanding food and drinks.
For years, Long Island's schools have been rated highly, providing excellent educations to students. Some of the colleges located in Long Island include Briarcliffe College, Dowling College, Five Towns College, and Farmingdale State College. Suffolk County and Nassau County, both located within Long Island have 125 public school districts with over 650 public schools.
There are many historical and cultural places to visit in Long Island, including the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum which is a National Maritime Historic Landmark, the Parrish Art Museum housing 19th and 20th century art, and the East End Seaport Museum which displays the heritage of the East End of Long Island.
