Erik Trinidad

Busking has a long tradition inside of the city’s transit system, with performers providing much-needed moments of joy to straphangers.

Did you know there’s a lively surf scene on Long Beach, Long Island, where pro surfer Balaram Stack honed his aerial skills before becoming a champion? Or that Long Beach waves were worthy enough to host the 2011 QuikSilver Pro world tour and the 2019 World Surf League Longboard Classic?

I’ve always loved fresh seafood since I was a kid, when my father brought me on charter fishing boats to catch porgies on the Long Island Sound. Over the years, my penchant for fish evolved into a full-blown love affair with all types of seafood, from grilled octopus to oysters on the half shell. So when I heard about Freeport, the Long Island port town where fishing boats haul in fresh seafood to serve in the local restaurants, I knew I had to visit...