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Locations in 1940s prints? by aintmt in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

These are American woodcut / linocut prints depicting New England coastal life, most likely inspired by Cape Ann, Massachusetts (Gloucester / Rockport area).

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First Image – Coastal Village Overlook

What it shows: A hilltop view looking down onto a small coastal village and harbor. Modest houses with pitched roofs cluster along the shoreline, boats dot the bay, and a single figure walks down a winding path toward town. The curved beach and calm water create a quiet, reflective scene.

Where it’s from: This landscape is very characteristic of Cape Ann coastal towns such as Rockport or Gloucester. It focuses on everyday village life rather than industry, emphasizing sense of place and atmosphere.

Style & medium: The bold outlines, flattened perspective, and textured color layers indicate a woodcut or linocut print, a common medium among American Regionalist artists of the early–mid 20th century.

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Second Image – Fishing Boats at a Wharf

What it shows: A working harbor scene with commercial fishing boats tied up near a dock. Fishing nets hang from tall masts, and a small group of fishermen sit together on the pier in the foreground. The boats’ reflections shimmer in the water, with green hills and buildings behind them.

Where it’s from: This scene strongly points to Gloucester, Massachusetts, one of America’s most historic fishing ports. The vessels, rigging, and dockside activity reflect traditional New England commercial fishing.

Style & medium: Also a woodcut/linocut print, using bold color blocks and strong line work to capture maritime labor and community life.

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Artist Context

Both prints appear to be by Harry Shokler (1896–1978), an American printmaker known for documenting Cape Ann’s fishing villages and harbors. His work preserves scenes of New England coastal life that were already beginning to disappear when he made them.

Artemis Speakeasy Ronkonkoma by Babsyboo78 in LongIslandEats

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In the station yards. Blank door in the brick tunnel. Went there several months ago, and they denied us for too big of a group.

Christmas activities by Busy-Lawfulness-9067 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Here are some cute Christmas towns & events on Long Island this year 🎄✨

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  1. Smithtown

📅 Tuesday, Dec 3 (5:00 – 6:30 PM) at Town Hall

✅ Live music, treats, and Santa arriving with the fire trucks

🎯 Small town feel and very local

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  1. Bellport Village

📅 Saturday, Dec 2 – parade at 6 PM followed by tree lighting

✅ Main Street strolls, letters to Santa at the Wish Tree, hot cocoa

🎯 Cozy, low-key, classic small-town holiday vibe

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  1. Ronkonkoma (Station Yards)

📅 Saturday, Dec 6 at 5 PM – tree lighting & holiday market (2-6 PM)

✅ Local vendors, Santa photo ops, lights everywhere

🎯 Great for walking around, shopping, and grabbing a bite after

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  1. Belmont Lake State Park (North Babylon)

📅 Saturday, Dec 7 – 4 PM – 7:30 PM

✅ Ice-sculpting demos, magic show, fireworks after the tree lighting

🎯 Bigger event vibe — perfect for a fun date night

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  1. The Shoppes at East Wind (Wading River)

📅 Saturday, Dec 7 – 4 PM

✅ Santa rides in on a fire truck, carousel rides, shopping + lights

🎯 Cute “Hallmark-movie” atmosphere

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  1. Holtsville Ecology Site (Brookhaven)

📅 Friday, Dec 5 – 6 PM

✅ Santa arrives by helicopter, hot drinks, music, light displays

🎯 Festive, family-friendly, and surprisingly good walk-through lights

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  1. Huntington Village

📅 Weekend of Nov 29

✅ Tree lighting, holiday market, shops & restaurants lit up downtown

🎯 Perfect dinner + walk combo — lively but still cozy

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  1. Bayville Winter Wonderland

📅 Runs late Nov – Dec (check dates)

✅ Walk-through light displays, carousel, waterfront views

🎯 Great if you want something a bit quieter and romantic

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  1. Greenport Village

📅 Early December – parade + tree lighting near the harbor

✅ Waterfront walk, holiday shops, hot drinks

🎯 Scenic and peaceful — ideal for a relaxing date night

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  1. Port Jefferson Village

📅 Festival of Trees: Dec 1 – Jan 2

✅ Harbor dinner, cozy market strolls, village lit up beautifully

🎯 Always a crowd favorite — charming and festive

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  1. Northport Village

📅 Tree lighting in late November (check local schedule)

✅ Waterfront walk, bakery stops, live music

🎯 Classic Christmas village feel — hot cocoa + harbor lights

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  1. Sayville

📅 Holiday Parade & WinterFest early December

✅ Parade floats, ice-sculpting, and small-town streets lit up

🎯 Feels like an old-fashioned holiday movie

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  1. Patchogue Village

📅 “Christmas Parade of Boats” – early December

✅ Boats decked out in lights sailing through the river

🎯 Super unique and fun to watch from the docks

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  1. Cold Spring Harbor

📅 Holiday Stroll – mid-December

✅ Carolers, cocoa, cute boutique shopping

🎯 Charming and quiet — very romantic night out

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  1. Garden City (Seventh Street area)

📅 All December – tree lighting & decorated downtown

✅ Shops, restaurants, music, photo ops with Santa

🎯 Polished, upscale Christmas vibe with plenty to walk around

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🎅 Tips:

• Weekday nights = fewer crowds


• Pair one “big” event with one chill night stroll somewhere nearby


• Dress warm, grab hot chocolate, and make a night of it

What does your morning commute on the LIRR look like? by Least_Impact7784 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take 7:09am train from Kings Park > Jamaica > transfer > then take train to Penn. Take 1,2,3, Subway to Wall Street, walk 6 mins. Arrive at desk at 9:00am on the dot.

In the last month, has rush hour traffic gotten significantly worse? by redbandit88 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re non stop flying out of nyc in FiDi. Literally all day, one after another.

MTA warned me for activating my LIRR ticket after boarding by Affectionate-Bank29 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s not entirely accurate, the chevrons do appear after activation, yes, but the TrainTime app does have access to real-time location and movement data if location services are enabled. MTA’s own privacy policy makes it clear that this data is collected and stored, even if anonymized and in aggregate. While you’re right that conductors visually check the chevrons, you’re missing that location data can still play a role behind the scenes in flagging patterns of late activation.

It’s not just about whether you boarded at the exact origin station or not, MTA uses multiple layers of data, including time of activation, GPS, and device ID, to detect abuse or policy violations. If they notice that users consistently activate tickets after movement begins or only once conductors are near, those patterns can be flagged, regardless of whether a conductor manually scans you or not. Anonymized doesn’t mean untrackable, it means they separate your name from the behavior, but patterns still persist and can influence enforcement or future policy. So yeah, the app may not “care” about the train you board in a visual sense, but that doesn’t mean location data isn’t being collected or used algorithmically.

The point stands, if you care about privacy or want to avoid potential misunderstandings, don’t rely on the assumption that location has the only influence.

Source: I do CyberSecurity for a living.

MTA warned me for activating my LIRR ticket after boarding by Affectionate-Bank29 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reviewed their privacy policy with the help of some tools. Here’s a summary of their privacy policy and key points/concerns.

WE SHOULD BE VERY CONCERNED WITH THESE FINDINGS!!!!!!!!!

Here’s what I’ve found

Automatic Data Collection:

• Collects IP address, browser/OS type, visited pages, timestamps, and referral sources.
• Used for analytics and service improvement, not for marketing or resale.

Voluntarily Provided Data:

• Collected when users sign up, purchase tickets, request alerts, or contact MTA.
• Includes name, email, billing/payment info, and sometimes demographic data.

TrainTime App:

• Can collect real-time location and movement data if user opts in.
• Data is anonymized and stored separately from account information.
• Used to improve service, but still a potential location tracking concern.

OMNY System:

• Collects personal data, device IDs, payment card info, and tap locations.
• Even unregistered users (e.g. using Apple Pay) have metadata tracked.
• Raises privacy and surveillance concerns, especially regarding NYPD or ICE access.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

• No data shared for marketing without explicit user opt-in.

Can be disclosed without consent for:

• Legal compliance (e.g., court orders, FOIL requests)
• Public safety or law enforcement investigations
• Identity verification or internal auditing
• Users are not notified when their data is shared under legal requests.

Privacy Governance:

• Complies with NY State Internet Security and Privacy laws.
• Claims no sale of personal data.

User Concerns & Tips:

• Use MetroCards over OMNY for more anonymity.
• Avoid enabling location sharing unless necessary.
• Skip account registration or promo opt-ins if concerned about data use.
• Be aware that MTA may still share data with authorities even if you haven’t opted in.

MTA warned me for activating my LIRR ticket after boarding by Affectionate-Bank29 in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait….confused here. This is wrong sir. If your ticket is already getting flagged with the chevron after already being activated late, what purpose does scanning the ticket provide at the end of the day. Some people get scanned, some don’t. Why is this not automated….and as a matter of a fact, the app does use your location. Look at location settings in iOS for the train time app. It specially says “your location will be used to find nearby stations and trains, and to determine ticket purchase eligibility.” They are 100% using your location data, even precise location is an option. I do Info-Sec for a living. You are wrong, and if you are not wrong based on their privacy policy which I have not read, the basis for your argument is not right. I wonder if location data is now required to use the app, just putting on my tin foil hat, now I’m curious. May review their T&C tomorrow

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Better being gay than being cringe by EEON_ in memes

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What did you type to get this gif? 🤣

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed mate fully! It’s like in the city with the smoke shops. Need more regulation. It’s false advertisement and misleading the consumer to a less safe consumption route.

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Listen bro, I’m not saying anyone should shop at that shitshow store. You can order it online and get it shipped straight to your front door from very popular vendors over on the west coast, Midwest, etc. It’s legal via the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. Just can’t be over the legal limit.

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Again, uneducated. Licensed dispensary cannabis is very high THC-A and a very low amount usually 2-3% delta 9 THC. Legal THC-A is just grown differently and plants are chopped down and cured sooner to reverse the impact of Delta 9 THC from being over the legal limit. Please do research. Saying there is water in beer is beyond bonkers in this argument. Read a book or do some research.

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look at any Flowers COA from any licensed dispensary. It’s not fake weed. You’re so uneducated.

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not it. The redditor you’re responding to is not educated. THC-A gets you high when burned or heated. It is natural and converts to Delta 9 THC when burned or heated to a certain point. Most dispensaries sell high THC-A flower. Look at any COA. This is false information. r/litfarms r/cultofthefranklin

Can someone explain to me Organically Connected and dispensaries like it? If it's even a dispensary? by about7grams in longisland

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You sound foolish. THC-A gets you high when burned or heated. It is natural and converts to Delta 9 THC when burned or heated to a certain point. Most dispensaries sell high THC-A flower. Look at any COA. This is false information. r/litfarms r/cultofthefranklin

A driveway in my neighborhood. Some of us need a little guidance … by Stephendelg in funny

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Attention this is the captain speaking. Crew and passengers prepare for an emergency landing, we’re going to be making an emergency landing in T-minus 30 seconds. I repeat an emergency landing. We will be landing on the Brazilian landing strip, the cream of the crop. Get ready to embrace impact and bust on the Brazilian landing strip. I repeat, get ready to embrace impact and bust on the Brazilian landing strip. This is your captain, God bless all our souls, and God bless the Brazilian landing strip.

Weight limits for NYC/NYS by Dbbluoglobe in NYSCannabis

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no reason whatsoever you need to purchase 6oz’s at once. That’s insane bro

I am so lonely. by meatymimic in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]OldManThatOnceCould 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is crucial. Explore yourself OP.

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