Nah, it's not gonna be fun if you have to take L.I.E. in the day time. It's a hell of traffic on the way to the city because almost EVERYONE is going to the city on that highway. Other than that, it is HARD to find an apartment building on Long Island (most of apt bdgs are for senior citzens only), or if you're willing to live in the basement of a house near Long Island RailRoad (aka L.I.R.R. an railroad that takes you to the city or around on LI). I recommend to look for some apartment in Queens, Bklyn, SI, or Westchester. They're more closer to Manhattan (depends on where you are in Westchester)