Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Newsday Cars Newsday Homes

LOL

Life on Long Island

'Bounce, Rock, Skate' Christmas toy drive

United Skates Of America roller rink. (Sept. 11,

Photo credit: Ian J. Stark

Seems hard to imagine that, at one time, people would dress up, do their hair and break out their trendiest clothes to roller skate — yet, among the older end of the Island's nightlife crowd, many surely have fond memories of those largely bygone days.

There were a number of roller rinks around the Island during the 1970s and 1980s — even as recently as the early 1990s — and for those who...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on exploreli

advertisement | advertise on exploreli