Explore the mysterious past of Long Island and learn about the spirits that haunt the historic American island. Take a ghostly journey through Long Island's history, from Native American legends and beyond. Ghosts lurk at the Execution Rocks Lighthouse, where Revolutionary War Patriots were brutally tortured and killed by the British during the Battle of Long Island. Popular gathering places have otherworldly tenants, including Bayport's Grey Horse Tavern and the Cutchogue Village Green, where several old buildings - and their former inhabitants - are preserved. Long Island's history is unearthed and preserved through its ghost stories and spirits that have made their presence known. Through extensive research, interviews and investigations, award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, uncovers Long Island's eerie history. Kerriann Flanagan Brosky has been featured in many publications and broadcasts, including the New York Times, Newsday and CBS's Sunday Morning Show. She served as first vice-president for Huntington Historical Society and trustee for Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association. She has many awards, including Top Advocate for Historic Preservation and Education and Woman of Distinction from the New York State Assembly. She is a columnist for Village Connection. Visit ghostsoflongisland.com.  Joe Giaquinto has experienced paranormal phenomena for over thirty years. He uses his gifts for readings and analyzing paranormal evidence. He runs a computer consulting/web-design business. He has been a member of American Society for Psychical Research, Hampton Bays Historical Society, First Parish Church and Ghost Hunters of Long Island. He has appeared in numerous publications and TV/radio broadcasts and given professional presentations and workshops for a variety of audiences. Visit joegpi.com. Historic Haunts of Long Island Ghosts and Legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point By Kerriann Flanagan Brosky The History Press Copyright © 2015 Kerriann Flanagan Brosky All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-62619-668-1 Contents Foreword, by Joe Giaquinto, Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Villa Paul Restaurant: Hampton Bays, 2. Raynham Hall: Oyster Bay, 3. St. James General Store: St. James, 4. The Shops at Suite Places: Huntington Station, 5. Montauk Manor: Montauk, 6. Execution Rocks Lighthouse: Kings Point, 7. Grey Horse Tavern: Bayport, 8. Fire Island Lighthouse: Fire Island, 9. Ketcham Inn: Center Moriches, 10. Fiorello Dolce Bakery: Huntington, 11. Winfield Hall: Glen Cove, 12. Setalcott Chief Gail Revis: Strong's Neck, 13. Katie's Bar: Smithtown, 14. Gourmet Whaler: Cold Spring Harbor, 15. Deepwells Farm: St. James, 16. Coe Hall: Oyster Bay, 17. Country House Restaurant: Stony Brook, 18. Sagtikos Manor: Bay Shore, 19. Culper Spy Ring: Setauket, 20. OHEKA Castle: Cold Spring Hills, 21. Lloyd Antiques: Eastport, 22. Rogers Mansion: Southampton, 23. Cutchogue Village Green: Cutchogue, 24. Sweet Hollow Road: Melville, 25. William Sidney Mount: Stony Brook, 26. Old Bethpage Village Restoration: Old Bethpage, 27. Glen Cove Mansion: Glen Cove, 28. Biggs House: Setauket, 29. The Italian Grandfather: Elmont, 30. Irving: Huntington, Bibliography, About the Author, About the Contributor, CHAPTER 1 Villa Paul Restaurant HAMPTON BAYS History, ghosts and good food abound at the Villa Paul Restaurant located on West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. Strange and unexplainable phenomena have been reported from many eyewitnesses who swear the family-run restaurant is haunted by several ghosts, both human and nonhuman. Despite all the paranormal goings-on, the restaurant, which serves up deliciously prepared continental cuisine, is a well-known fixture in Hampton Bays. Villa Paul is famous not only for its ghosts but also for its signature Long Island duck, veal dishes and fresh seafood. Paranormal investigator/medium Joe Giaquinto and I set out to visit Villa Paul Restaurant to learn about its history and ghosts from longtime married owners Cheryl and Charles Pensa, who were happy to share their stories. The history of Villa Paul restaurant dates back to 1804. Phebe and Joseph Brown had built a log cabin on the site where Villa Paul now sits. Census records indicate that Joseph was a farmer with four children who had been born in the house. The house has been expanded several times, but the current men's and ladies' restrooms are part of the original structure. It is said that this older part of the building served as the "borning room," also known as the birthing room. It was very common during that time period for children to be born in the home. These birthing rooms were also used during times of sickness and in death. Entering and exiting this world all took place within the home. It is unknown how long the Brown family lived there. Records indicate there was a value of $2,2