Bohemia in Long Island was formed by 3 couples who fled persecution in their original European lands. One of the men was a wood craftsman and the house he built at Bohemia in Long Island stands to this day. These people soon invited their compatriots and established a community of farm labor. They branched in to their traditional vocation of hand-made cigars as well.

Bohemia has come a long way during the course of the decades after World War II and is a bustling center for commerce and entertainment. Classic is an efficient 24*7 shuttle between Manhattan, Long Island and the JFK and Le Guardia airports. It is one of the popular services that are based in Bohemia. The Ocean Rock Adventure Center is an unusual service on the border of Bohemia and Oakland. This company trains people for adventure tourism and extreme outdoor sports. It also sells equipment, gear and aids related to the pursuit of the rather dangerous and very active pursuits for which it trains its customers. The First National Bank of Long Island has a full service Branch in town that serves all financial needs of Professionals and Business Owners in the area. Bohemia is also supportive of small enterprises and the Long Island Bee Keepers Club has a resource in Bohemia who will help you with a swarm of bees and even help to start some honey production on a garden scale.

The realty market in the Bohemia area is very active and dynamic and no fewer than 10 firms of important and well informed realtors are based in town. ParkTerrace.com is one of the best known and they are agents of choice to buy to sell a home. Their services range from comprehensive and broad-based listing to termite control and will provide a written and professional valuation as well.

The Bohemia Track Club is a jewel of the town. It encourages people of all ages to take part and is very active in promoting participation even by novices and people who do not have any outstanding athletic skills. The distinctive red, blue and white jerseys of the Club help members stand out in a crowd of runners, especially during popular competitive events.

Bohemia has a satisfying variety of restaurants, ranging from small Diners to local branches of regional chains. The Lizard Lounge is an upscale Martini bar that gives local town residents a feel of the Big Apple without having to travel. The music and entertainment is pulsating and it is a great place to unwind or to make intimate friends. A Comedy Club adds to the range of entertainment options in Bohemia. A couple of tattoo parlors serve as some diversion by day and help fashionable people keep up with the latest trends.