Sorry, I thought it was a given that everyone who retired in Long Island moved here, to Wilmington, NC. It is a wonderful place--hot in the summer, gorgeous in the spring, mild in the winter, and FULL of people from Long Island! Our beach is absolutely beautiful, and not too crowded (oops, I'm not supposed to talk about our uncrowded beach, because all of us fear the crowds from Myrtle Beach will find us). People are so friendly, and there are many activities to keep your busy. Local quilt shops cater to quilters, too!