Best Officiant on Long Island

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and your ceremony deserves to be the perfect service to encapsulate all that you are as a couple – and who you will be going forward in this life together. Your officiant will not only marry you, but bring together your unique pasts,…

Best Midwives on Long Island

Bringing a new life into the world is a deeply personal experience, and the right midwife can provide expert care, guidance, and support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether you’re planning a natural home birth, a birthing center experience, or seeking a holistic approach to prenatal care, the best midwives offer compassionate, personalized care tailored…

Best Iced Tea

Cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, iced tea is the perfect drink for any time of year. Whether you prefer it sweetened or unsweetened, classic black tea or a fruity herbal blend, the best iced tea is always brewed to perfection. Long Island is home to cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops serving up the most…

Best Puppy Kennel on Long Island

When people are thinking of getting a new dog, the first thought is always a puppy. Not only are puppies adorable, but getting one allows you to have him or her for their whole life so that you don’t miss anything as they grow up. There’s a lot of loving out there just waiting for you. And…

Best Billy Joel Song

2025: Long Islanders Voted Piano Man Best Billy Joel Song! Piano Man Long Island’s very own Billy Joel has built one of the deepest catalogues of any musician, but of all his songs, “Piano Man” may be the one that is most synonymous with the 75-year-old singer and songwriter. Released in 1973, the track captures…

Best Mojito on Long Island

Those who love mint must love mojitos, and fans of Ernest Hemingway probably do too (it was the writer’s favorite, after all). This mixed drink is the perfect combination of rum, sugar, sparkling water and lime juice with a blast of minty freshness. It’s served up at so many different places on Long Island, but…

Best Beauty School on Long Island

Have you ever thought about pursuing a rewarding career making others look and feel better? Long Island offers many places where you can learn how to become a professional hairstylist, manicurist and makeup artist. Our voters in this Best of Long Island category certainly found the beauty school that’s truly a cut above the rest.…