Useful links

Local information

http://www.brookhaven.org/
Brookhaven town's website

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_subdivisions_of_New_York_State#Village
An explanation of what "Village" means in New York state. This Wikipedia entry also explains the differences between towns, villages and hamlets as part of New York State's political subdivisions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastic_Beach
Information about Mastic Beach from Wikipedia, including demographics and census numbers.

http://www.thestoryofwesthamptondunes.com/
The story of Westhampton Dunes: how a group of longtime residents fought to incorporate into a village. Really interesting for people in Mastic Beach, Mastic, Shirley

http://www.city-data.com/city/Mastic-Beach-New-York.html
More detailed demographic, geographical and climate information about Mastic Beach

http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/new-york/mastic-beach
Another way of looking at Mastic Beach statistics

The AntiHamptons: Long Island's Best Kept Secret

Local history

http://www.spoonercentral.com/knapp.shtml
A family history of Mastic Beach