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Why does Long Island have so many villages?

By Michael Campbell Posted on June 24, 2026

First in a series of stories

Dotted across New York State, and most concentrated in Nassau County, is a peculiar municipality — the incorporated village.

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Why does Long Island have so many villages?

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