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 .
Brookhaven was transferred to the more secular Hartford - led Connecticut Colony in 1662 .
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 Brookhaven 's jurisdiction .
Brookhaven was transferred to the more secular Hartford - led Connecticut Colony in 1662 .