Frequently Asked Questions

Long Island Today (LIT) is your daily source for positive community news, local events, restaurant guides, and good vibes from Nassau and Suffolk counties. We focus on the stories that matter to Long Islanders — celebrating our community's achievements, highlighting amazing local businesses, and keeping you informed about the best things happening on the Island.

We update our website daily with fresh content! Our weekly Weekend Guide newsletter goes out every Thursday, featuring hand-picked events and activities. Our restaurant reviews, good news stories, and Best of LI voting are updated throughout the week.

Yes! We cover both Nassau and Suffolk counties, from the Queens border to Montauk. Our content spans the North Shore, South Shore, and everything in between. We try to feature businesses and events from every corner of the Island to give our readers the full Long Island experience.

Follow us on TikTok at @LongIslandToday for daily content, behind-the-scenes looks at local businesses, event coverage, and community highlights. We're most active on these platforms and love engaging with our community!

We'd love to hear about your event! Here's how to submit:

• Visit our Contact page and select "Submit an Event"
• Fill out the event details including date, time, location, and description
• Include any relevant links or images
• Submit at least 2 weeks before your event for best coverage

Our editorial team reviews all submissions and will reach out if we need more information.

Basic event submissions are completely free! We review all submissions and include events that we think our readers will love. For guaranteed placement, featured positioning, or newsletter inclusion, check out our advertising options.

We feature a wide variety of events including:

• Community festivals and fairs
• Live music and concerts
• Food and wine tastings
• Outdoor activities and sports
• Family-friendly events
• Art exhibitions and cultural events
• Charity events and fundraisers
• Holiday celebrations

If it's happening on Long Island and brings people together, we want to know about it!

For the best chance of being featured, submit your event at least 2-3 weeks in advance. For newsletter inclusion (our Thursday Weekend Guide), submit by the Monday before for consideration. Last-minute submissions may still be included on the website if there's space.

Our free Insider membership includes:

• Weekly Weekend Guide newsletter every Thursday
• Access to save events and restaurants
• Ability to vote in Best of LI polls
• Early access to some content
• Community features like sharing and comments

It's completely free to join — just enter your email!

Insider+ ($5/month or $48/year) unlocks premium perks:

• Everything in free Insider
• Ad-free browsing experience
• Exclusive discounts at partner restaurants
• Priority access to sold-out events
• Monthly insider-only giveaways
• Early access to all content
• Support local journalism

We'll miss you, but we understand! There's an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email we send. Click it and you'll be removed immediately. You can also manage your preferences to receive fewer emails instead of unsubscribing completely.

Yes! You can cancel your Insider+ subscription at any time. Just go to your account settings or email us at hello@litlongisland.com. You'll continue to have access until the end of your billing period.

We offer several ways to reach our engaged Long Island audience:

• Newsletter Sponsorship: Featured placement in our Thursday Weekend Guide
• Website Display Ads: Banner ads across our site
• Sponsored Content: Native articles about your business
• Event Promotion: Featured event listings and social coverage
• Social Media Partnerships: TikTok features

Visit our Advertise page for full details and pricing.

Our audience is highly engaged Long Islanders who are:

• 60% aged 25-54 (prime spending years)
• High household income ($100K+ average)
• Active: they go out, dine, shop, and attend events
• Local: 95%+ live in Nassau or Suffolk
• Engaged: 45%+ email open rate (2x industry average)

We're always looking for great Long Island restaurants to feature! You can:

• Submit your restaurant via our Contact page
• Invite us in for a complimentary tasting
• Reach out about sponsored restaurant features

We also discover restaurants organically through our research and community recommendations. Being active in the Best of LI voting can help too!

Yes! We love supporting local small businesses. We offer:

• Special rates for locally-owned businesses
• Package deals for multiple placements
• Seasonal promotions
• First-time advertiser discounts

Contact us at ads@litlongisland.com to discuss options that fit your budget.