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What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About Lindenhurst?

We polled our readers to find out what the one thing most people don't know about Lindenhurst. Check out some of the answers we got.

LINDENHURST, NY - We recently asked our readers on Facebook what's one thing most people don't know about Lindenhurst?

We got a lot of different responses -- some silly and some serious. Here's just a few of the answers from our readers that we received:

  • Lindenhurst is known for the most bars in one town
  • The local football team won the LIC championship
  • Actor Dan Lauria, the dad from Wonder Years, grew up in Lindenhurst
  • Venetian Shores beach used to have bikini contests
  • Lindenhurst was originally name Breslau before German settlers moved in 1873 and renamed it 1891
  • Pat Benatar graduated from Lindenhurst High School in the early 70’s
  • Joy Behar from the View taught at Lindenhurst High School

Do you agree with these answers? What do YOU think is one thing most people don't know about Lindenhurst? Comment your answer below.

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