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Secrets of the South Shore: Inside a Long Island Mystery

It's totally off limits to the public, but Stacey Sweet unlocks the mystery in our special series, Secrets of the South Shore.

Posted by Tom Zweibel, August 4, 2011 at 02:29 pm

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What sits in a traffic circle at the Wantagh Parkway, and is the most debated, most misunderstood, and most talked about 231-foot landmark on the South Shore? It's an age old question...what exactly is it? And is there anything inside? We went on a quest for the answers. Along the way, we discovered the history, the beauty... and maybe even a few ghosts!

Produced by Stacey Sweet

Videography and Editing by Tom Zweibel

Music by Kevin MacLeod

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Bleep August 4, 2011 at 07:10 pm

thats kewl that people got it right. but im shocked its 231 feet...hey i learned something new

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STACEY SWEET August 4, 2011 at 07:11 pm

good to hear!! thanks for watching.

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SeanO August 4, 2011 at 11:45 pm

Wow allways knew it was a water tower but too see inside... Great job can't wait to see what's next.

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:03 am

thanks seanO!
glad you liked it! and thanks for watching.

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Eddie August 5, 2011 at 12:30 am

Nice job Stacy. Great story.

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:45 am

thanks eddie. i really appreciate that! i learned a lot about the tower-- and as far back as i can remember, i always wondered exactly what was inside!

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Matthew Hogan (Editor) August 5, 2011 at 05:41 am

Best video yet, Stacey -- really nice job!

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 08:02 am

Matthew, thank you so much!!!!!

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Alison vesey August 5, 2011 at 11:27 am

Fantastic! Thanks!

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Debbie Kupperberg August 5, 2011 at 11:37 am

This story was told in such an upbeat yet interesting way -- the writing was superb and each shot was positioned perfectly. You are all experts when it comes to production value. So well done! Please do more! What are your backgrounds in broadcast journalism?

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WHMomOfFour August 5, 2011 at 11:45 am

Very interesting. Thank you for that information - I always wondered what was in there !! Great job.

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Jules August 5, 2011 at 12:19 pm

WOW, great story Stacey. I am sending link to friends and family. All these years and WOW, that's all I can say. Thanks.

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:23 pm

thank you alison!

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:28 pm

wow, debbie-- thank you for the kind words! i am really excited about these special segments for patch... i am working with a super talented photographer and editor! my background includes News 12, Inside Edition, TV Guide Network... and PATCH!
thank you so much for tuning in... and for reaching out!

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:29 pm

my pleasure!! i always wondered what was in there too!! thanks so much!!

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:30 pm

thank you!!! i am so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sending it on to friends and family!! i had no idea of the history behind the tower until we did the story!! very cool.

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mary mazzeo August 5, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Great job Debbie !! a wonderful piece of info !! thanks

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STACEY SWEET August 5, 2011 at 12:46 pm

thank you!!!!

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oruffy August 6, 2011 at 03:34 am

This is a great story and we knew that it is a water tower but nice to see inside.. would have been nice to know what the recent renovation did though....and finally something strictly local --- Long Island, Bellmore/Wantagh in particular! This Stacy is the first video reporter on Patch that seems to be a real reporter, professional and a true free spirit.

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Lou August 6, 2011 at 07:10 pm

Thanks Stacy, great work. I go to Jones Beach all the time and have always wondered what it looks like inside, and now I know!

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STACEY SWEET August 6, 2011 at 09:07 pm

glad you enjoyed the piece! thanks for watching!

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STACEY SWEET August 6, 2011 at 09:07 pm

so glad to hear it!! thanks!

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Tideline August 6, 2011 at 11:26 pm

You left out at least one other show.

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Bobbie Peters August 11, 2011 at 04:46 am

I grew up with this tower (The Pencil) and I think I always knew it was a water tower. Seeing the inside was a first- very interesting to see the contrast of in/outside. Also nice to have it by video, rather than just lots of photos. We really get the feel of it being like a cellar, and musty. Even the water on the floor. Thank you Patch!

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STACEY SWEET August 11, 2011 at 10:30 pm

thank you bobbie!

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Tony Ruvolo August 25, 2011 at 12:59 am

I remember the tower from many years ago.I think I always knew it was a wter tower. We used to have the greatest times at Jones Beach. I went there after I got married also used to go to roller skate and to the dances at the band shell. Those were good times. Tony Ruvolo

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Tom Lynch October 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

That was a really interesting story. Nice job.

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STACEY SWEET October 16, 2011 at 02:54 pm

thank you tom...

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