Following the English takeover of New Netherland in 1664 , the new English colony of New York laid claim to Long Island .
Following the English takeover of New Netherland in 1664 , the new English colony of New York brought Brookhaven into its jurisdiction .
Following the English takeover of New Netherland in 1664 , the new English colony of New York laid claim to Long Island and brought Brookhaven into its jurisdiction .