History

A little KISS history for those who REMEMBER, and for those who don't know..
"WE ARE FAMILY"

It all Started with a little "KISS" in 1978
Located on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
1978 to 1996

Take notice, you will never see a Fence constructed with Telephone Poles
as we used to surround our Patio and Close In Our Dinning Room...

Our first "KISS" was located at 60 Lake Shore rd., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Opened in 1974 as Jack's, The club was renamed "KISS" in 1978, It was at that
point It became know as the best club on Long Island by the community. We
had decks on the roof', and multi level decks over looking the lake. On Sunday
afternoon you had a hard time to even get near the club. At the end of 1983 we
finally had to relocate to a larger building. While KISS was still open we moved
into our larger location.
We would like to share a brief story written about KISS by a patron,
who became a good friend and he describes the feeling towards KISS.
The names mentioned were staff at the time, who are still all
very good friends and stay in touch with each other, and still patronize KISS.

And we still operate with that same feeling - "FAMILY"

1984 - 1996
Our second "KISS"

"KISS" - Was also located on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, on Rose Drive
We had a six lane bowling alley with bar, a gorgeous restaurant, hotel rooms for
rent, a basement bar known as the RathSkeller. Then in another building , we
offered a huge Night Club, dance floor. and Patio. All sitting on 10 acres
overlooking the lake.

Unfortunately again we out grew the location and the neighbors were not
happy with "KISS" located there. We drew a crowd that was unbelievable. We
battled neighbors for 12 years with them trying to have "KISS" closed down. Well
they finally got their way through lies and false claims and "KISS" shut down in
September 1996. Within a year we were relocated.

1997 -1998
Our third "KISS" at Fire Island, Cherry Grove, NY

"KISS" , Re-located to Bayview Walk, in Cherry Grove on Fire Island.
Because of our reputation within the community, we were
lured over to Cherry Grove, Fire Island by a property owner with a promise
of a long lease on a hand shake deal.
. The site had nothing at the start. With our Ideas, knowledge
of building, and creating skills, we again developed it into the best and most
popular club at Cherry Grove, and naturally called It "KISS".
After all our building and hard work was done the property owners did not
hold up to their end of the deal.Greed set in... We left in 1998
We Sued them and they settled ....

At Certain Locations We Opened Under A Camouflage Name, But
It Was Always KISS Inside. We Did this Because If Neighbors Got Wind
That KISS Was going To Open Near Them, They Would Actually try To Stop It...
This Was Due To KISS Known As A Club That Drew A Very Large Crowd.

1998 -1999
"HUGGS" - Our Fourth KISS

We figured we gave everyone a KISS, now we'll give them a HUG.
We got involved with a winter location and called It "HUGG'S".This location was
operated during the winter while "KISS" at Fire Island was closed for the season. We
never returned to this club after leaving Fire Island.

2000 - 2005
Then came "HONEY'S" - Our Fifth KISS
"HONEY'S" in Bayport, We Bought the Building, With our skills we took
another location that was closed up, falling apart and we created it into a
dynamite club. We created a Huge outside patio that should have been in a magazine.
. We received an offer we couldn't refuse and sold this location.

2006 - Apr. to Oct. CLUB 422
Our Sixth "KISS" - ( ATTEMPTED )

We attempted a Sixth location for KISS, by renovating, and relocating our business
following into a well known location on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma known as
The Bavarian Inn, and we called it Club 422.
Once again on a hand shake deal, after all the renovating had been done and the KISS
following was relocated into the establishment, greed had set in again, and the management did
not honor our deal. We left Immediately .. And they closed shortly afterwards ..... : o )
Better days are coming.....

Remember This..
A LITTLE KISS WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER ..!
BE HAPPY.. WHEN WE RELOCATE WILL HAVE ANOTHER GRAND OPENING...

See everyone at our new location ....!

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