Hank(mea culpa),
There's a Holiday Inn Express in Stony Brook and a new Marriot Courtyard in the same area on the LIE. These are midIsland so would be a good base to go in any direction. Since it's off season you might want to spend one overnight in Montauk on the beach. If you work you trip around September 21, there a Evening Cruise from Greenport by Orient Point, Plum Island, Race Rock, and Long Beach Bar. http://lilighthousesociety.org/events/default.htm
Bob

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