Long Island

an island of New York state lying to the eastward from New York harbor. It has an extreme length of 120 miles and is from twelve to twenty-three miles wide. It is reached from New York by the Suspension Bridge and by ferries. A subway is under consideration. The island is divided into four counties. The eastern portion is wooded and is held by wealthy men as a game preserve. The soil is productive and is tilled closely. The hay, fruit, and vegetables are grown for the city market. Oyster, clam, and other fisheries employ many persons. Surburban villages, as Oyster Bay, the residence of President Roosevelt, are extending farther and farther into the country and along the shores. These suburbs and towns are famous for tennis courts, golf links, and clubhouses. See Brooklyn