My LHBS, Brewtopia of Port Jefferson, was featured in an article on homebrewing. There are mentions of a few local craft breweries as well.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/nyregion/home-brewed-beers-flourish-on-long-island.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=homebrewing&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/nyregion/home-brewed-beers-flourish-on-long-island.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=homebrewing&st=cse