But you actually grew up on Long Island, right?

We all have children growing up on Long Island.

Growing up on Long Island, I'd have one basketball for seven years.

He grew up on Long Island, the eldest of seven children.

He grew up on Long Island with his three brothers.

Of the 11 people in the apartment, 8 grew up on Long Island and 1 still lives there.

For one thing, growing up on Long Island can have a terrible effect on one's sense of direction.

I grew up on Long Island, and children who had learning disabilities were often overlooked there, too.

They both grew up on Long Island and even went to the same high school, although they didn't meet until later.

One of five children, he grew up on Long Island.